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SHA launches new tool to improve policy renewal process

19 October 2016

Renewing a liability insurance policy can be a complicated process mainly because brokers generally need to get their client to complete an application form before the terms for the forthcoming period will be released. Most people dread completing such cumbersome forms and feel like it is a waste of their time, especially if the client’s basic information hasn’t changed from one year to the next. As a result, SHA has developed an efficient way to make renewals a less complex procedure by streamlining the process with use of technology.

Oudtshoorn earthquake raises questions about insurance

19 October 2016

The 3.4 magnitude tremor that hit Oudtshoorn yesterday morning has highlighted the major issue whether the local insurance industry is prepared to cover massive losses and damage as a result of earthquakes.

Bidvest Insurance helps victims of smash & grabs

18 October 2016

Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld’s young children were traumatised after a smash-and-grab incident that took place earlier this month. According to reports, Bobby’s manager Ronel Brink told Huisgenoot that Bobbys children were in the vehicle with Bobbys sister when the suspect shattered her car window while she was stuck in traffic and was unable to drive away. “The suspect struggled to break the window, and all they could do was sit in the car while it was happening”, she told the magazine. Van Jaarsveld confirmed to Huisgenoot that as a result of the incident he is taking them for counselling.

10 things you probably didn’t know about drones

18 October 2016

Drones are all the rage right now, monitoring wildlife, delivering pizza, inspecting machinery and dropping aid for needy communities – among other things. But before you go off an invest in a drone for your business, consider the fact that you’ll need to be licenced, approved and registered with the Civil Aviation Authority before you can use your drone for business purposes.

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