Explore the Category

La Niña - Storm damage insurance claims – be warned

10 November 2016

Assets must be professionally valued.

Playing it safe in a storm

10 November 2016

The world’s weather patterns are changing. According to the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) models, 2016 is on course to be the hottest year on record and locally, South Africa experienced its driest year in 2015 since records began. In January this year, a severe hailstorm hit Johannesburg South causing the roof of a shopping mall collapse. More recently, on 20 October, Bloemfontein was also severely affected by a hailstorm that did extensive damage to both properties and vehicles. While these freak storms are not an everyday occurrence, damage caused by hailstorms and severe weather tends to increase around the summer season. However, you can protect yourself from the worst effects of these storms.

An insurance roadmap to growth in a strained economy

02 November 2016

With continued economic pressure and the extent and rate at which the macro and regulatory environment continues to change, doing business in the country is extremely challenging. The impact of these challenges is reducing consumers’ disposable income and consequently, they are cancelling their insurance policies during a time where it is most valuable.

Unpredictable weather increasing financial risks for farmers and the industry

02 November 2016

The volatility of weather conditions, from drought to flooding and hailstorms in South Africa is taking its toll on farmers financially, and creating some concern for the sustainability of the sector.

quick poll

Question

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

Answer

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

View the Results