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Ensuring sustainability through flawless claims management

Ensuring sustainability through flawless claims management

01 August 2012

The short term insurance landscape has changed significantly over the past 15 years. Improved scientific and risk-specific underwriting models, evolving distribution channels, new entrants with innovative products and loyalty programs have revolutionised the way we conduct business. What will the next decade bring?

Cyber Liability Insurance: Don’t run your business without it!

Cyber Liability Insurance: Don’t run your business without it!

01 August 2012

Your corporate website could violate copyright or intellectual property laws, a stolen laptop might trigger a long and costly nightmare involving theft, extortion or both and an ill-considered post on Facebook or Twitter could result in slander or defamation claims. Of equal concern is what happens when sensitive information gets into the wrong hands.

Fixing the cracks: South Africa’s Automotive Glass industry comes of age

Fixing the cracks: South Africa’s Automotive Glass industry comes of age

01 August 2012

The aftermarket in motor vehicle spares has always been a contentious issue. Short-term insurers have had to weigh up the perceived safety risks associated with installing non-Original Equipment (OE) parts against the significant cost savings to the insured motor pool. Nowhere is this debate more heated than in the ultra-competitive automotive glass industry. FAnews asked the major local glass suppliers why stakeholders in the motor repair industry should favour their product.

A balancing act: Claims managers meet industry challenges head on

A balancing act: Claims managers meet industry challenges head on

01 June 2012

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.

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

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

01 June 2012
The INS and OUTS of liability

The INS and OUTS of liability

02 April 2012
The short-term insurance industry gets serious about climate change

The short-term insurance industry gets serious about climate change

01 February 2012
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
Salvage means business in many ways

Salvage means business in many ways

01 February 2012
Putting a price-tag on paradise: Insuring your client’s garden

Putting a price-tag on paradise: Insuring your client’s garden

01 November 2011
Different sprinklers for different fires

Different sprinklers for different fires

01 October 2011
Getting the best from your UMA

Getting the best from your UMA

01 October 2011