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Living annuities answer the retirement funding dilemma

Living annuities answer the retirement funding dilemma

01 February 2012 | Life

Entering retirement is fraught with challenges – yet it is a life stage we will all have to face eventually. One of the biggest dilemmas your clients face is what to do with their accumulated capital when the reach retirement age.

Advisor remuneration on risk products - the pros and cons

Advisor remuneration on risk products - the pros and cons

01 February 2012 | Life

In November 2011 the Financial Services Board (FSB) invited insurance industry associations to comment on intermediary services and related remuneration. This is seen by many as a first step to bring risk product commission practices in line with the regulator’s Treating Customers Fairly regime.

The short-term insurance industry gets serious about climate change

The short-term insurance industry gets serious about climate change

01 February 2012 | Short Term

On 28 November 2011 representatives from more than 190 countries descended on Durban, South Africa, for another ‘talk shop’ aimed at tackling climate change and its consequences. Debbie Donaldson attended the event in her capacity as General Manager: Strategy and Planning, South African Insurance Association (SAIA).

Are you ready? New Binder Regulations ‘go live’ from January 2012

Are you ready? New Binder Regulations ‘go live’ from January 2012

01 February 2012 | Short Term

The new Binder Regulations changes the way in which insurance intermediaries conduct business with licensed insurance providers. From 1 January 2012 insurance brokers who enter into binder agreements with insurers must take special care...

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Salvage means business in many ways

Salvage means business in many ways

01 February 2012 | Short Term
Green insurance – Bridging the gap between rich and poor

Green insurance – Bridging the gap between rich and poor

01 February 2012 | Features / Profiles
Professionalism, professional membership and the looming CPD requirement

Professionalism, professional membership and the looming CPD requirement

01 February 2012 | Training
Does compensation determine the type of service we deliver?

Does compensation determine the type of service we deliver?

01 February 2012 | Compliance
Obesity is a growing concern for insurers

Obesity is a growing concern for insurers

01 February 2012 | Life
South Africa’s New Benefit Tax

South Africa’s New Benefit Tax

01 February 2012 | Prof Robert Vivian
Outgoing CEO reflects on Altrisk successes

Outgoing CEO reflects on Altrisk successes

01 February 2012 | Features / Profiles
Mastering 45-years in the insurance industry

Mastering 45-years in the insurance industry

01 February 2012 | Features / Profiles