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Rise in building collapses highlights importance of liability requirements

Rise in building collapses highlights importance of liability requirements

20 August 2014

The rise in building collapse incidents across South Africa has brought to the fore, the very real health and safety issues facing those operating in the construction industry, particularly from the perspective of where the liability for such incidents resides.

Criminals go digital in a modern terrorist war

Criminals go digital in a modern terrorist war

20 August 2014

One of the most important aspects of life in modern society is that we need to change our traditional thought patterns, in order to address the challenges which are present in society. This is particularly true for the financial services industry which needs to be extra vigilant.

Divorced couples warned about insurance implications

Divorced couples warned about insurance implications

19 August 2014

According to the Justice Department, the divorce rate among South African couples increased 28% year-on-year to 50 517 cases recorded in 2013. Unfortunately, not only do these couples face the emotional strain of separation, but they are also more likely to suffer complicated short term insurance claim situations or rejections.

SA women without short-term insurance face serious financial risks

SA women without short-term insurance face serious financial risks

11 August 2014

A study by payments company Visa revealed that a shocking 70% of South African (SA) women do not have any short-term insurance cover in place putting them at serious financial risk in the event of a replacement of expensive items due to damage, theft or loss.

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Hail damage catastrophe modelling

Hail damage catastrophe modelling

06 August 2014
The SAIA’s response to earthquake in South Africa – Johannesburg

The SAIA’s response to earthquake in South Africa – Johannesburg

06 August 2014
Johannesburg tremor - Is SA insurance industry prepared for earthquakes?

Johannesburg tremor - Is SA insurance industry prepared for earthquakes?

06 August 2014
Easy ways to avoid home insurance claim rejections

Easy ways to avoid home insurance claim rejections

16 July 2014
South Africans urged to review travel insurance before holidaying abroad

South Africans urged to review travel insurance before holidaying abroad

10 July 2014
What to do when your geyser bursts this winter

What to do when your geyser bursts this winter

10 July 2014
Gauteng’s dry winter poses the highest risk for fires

Gauteng’s dry winter poses the highest risk for fires

03 July 2014
Changing our view on storm activity becomes financially important

Changing our view on storm activity becomes financially important

26 June 2014