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Proper insurance cover essential for children sent to university

04 February 2015

As the holidays finally end for many school leavers and preparations for entering university begin, parents have been advised to ensure that the belongings being used by their children while at university are properly protected by their insurance cover.

Short-term insurance – the road ahead

02 February 2015

For the past few years, the short-term insurance industry has been impacted by surplus insurance capacity, low economic growth and consumer disposable income coming under pressure. Insurers have not been able to increase premiums at the rate at which claims costs have increased, as consumers are very price sensitive and the market is highly competitive. However, this is slowly changing, says Rikus Visser, CEO of PSG Insure.

Tragic mall shootiong highlights importance of reviewing mall security

02 February 2015

Following a spate of mall robberies in South Africa over the past six-months – the latest being the horrific mall shooting at Bedford Centre in Gauteng - has brought to the fore, the serious question of whether mall security in South Africa is effective enough. The growing number of these types of cases also raises the issue of who is liable - the property owners, shopkeepers or the security companies - to cover the costs of injuries and damages, as well as legal expenses.

Going into 2015 with optimism and vigour

02 February 2015

As the industry reflects on 2014, the general view is that the year was challenging and the common thread going into 2015 is that there are worries over the economic growth of the country as it impacts the insurance industry.

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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

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