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A strong case for advice in the medical schemes market

01 June 2012 | Healthcare

Broker representative bodies, medical schemes and National Treasury are currently debating the draft insurance Demarcation Regulations. But some of the legislation’s outcomes – it sets out clear boundaries between medical schemes and other health insurance businesses – are already achieved at scheme level.

A little more legislation is not going to kill you

01 June 2012 | Practice Management

Education is an essential component of professionalism. It could therefore be argued that the Financial Services Board’s move toward Regulatory Examinations (RE) plays into the financial advisors’ hands. Each certificate, qualification and professional development point raises the overall standard of advice in the industry.

A balancing act: Claims managers meet industry challenges head on

01 June 2012 | Short Term

Professionals involved in insurance claims management are under pressure to control costs, exercise strict quality control and balance claimants’ compensation with the premium paid. We asked Berna Hattingh, Claims Specialist at Centriq Insurance, to share some of the challenges facing today’s claims manager.

At own risk! A court ruling that could impact liability cover

01 June 2012 | Short Term

Disclaimers are dime a dozen in today’s fast-paced world. From the “leave vehicle at own risk” parking sign to the “past returns do not reflect future returns” unit trust warning, businesses owners go to great lengths to defer risk. Can a disclaimer release its “owner” from gross negligence or recklessness?

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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