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Medical malpractice claims in excess of R5m up 900% since 2009

08 April 2016

Practitioners face increasingly litigious society.

Know the cyber security risks of smart homes - World Internet of Things Day

08 April 2016

A recent survey by Cisco, an American multinational technology company, estimates that 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020 due to the rapid growth in the popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT). While IoT increases efficiency and convenience, consumers are exposing themselves to an increased risk of falling victim to criminal activity such as being hacked.

Cyber threats, exposures and insurance

04 April 2016

One of the main concerns for South African businesses is dealing with cyber threats. While loss or harm caused by cyber incidents is not entirely new, these incidents have become more common in recent years due to the rapid advances in technology and the changes in many business models. By way of an example, machines are programmed to operate using technology and businesses trade on-line. The question which arises is how businesses respond to prevent or minimise their exposure to cyber threats? Businesses are well advised to put internal measures in place to ensure that their technology is sufficiently safeguarded and their employees are well trained. To mitigate against these risks, externally, insurance is available.

6 tips to get your home sold faster at the price you want

23 March 2016

Selling your property quickly in a down-turned economy is likely to be one of the most challenging exercises you’ll undertake. Day after day, you hope to find the perfect buyer who will come along and make you the right offer on your home. You may even find that offers on your property are not in short supply, but finding buyers who actually qualify for the mortgage finance is an entirely different story.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

Answer

Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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