Non-life / General

A harder stance needs to be taken on drunk drivers

Protecting valuable gifts and new electronics key to a happy new year

Research by the Berg Insight shows that sales in wearable smart devices will continue to grow worldwide and will hit 64.0 million units by 2017, with a 168% jump in sales of these devices between 2011 and 2012. The recent launches in South Africa of these devices, such as the Samsung Gear smart watch, highlights the risk involved of not properly insuring expensive electronic items once they have been received.

Picasso raffle competition highlights importance of valuations

A new competition allows people to purchase a raffle ticket of £135, for the opportunity to win an original Picasso painting. Like any newly purchased valuable artwork, the winner must conduct a proper valuation to ensure it can be insured for its appropriate replacement value.

Renting out to earn extra income during the holidays? Here’s what you need to know

The summer holidays are around the corner and a lot of people are gearing up for a well-deserved break. For an ever-increasing band of people though, the holidays mean earning additional income by renting out a spare room, their house, or a flat to holidaymakers.