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Summer crop area down on last year but better than earlier market expectations

Summer crop area down on last year but better than earlier market expectations

30 January 2019 | General

After a slow start to the 2018/19 summer crop season with severe dryness during December 2018 in the growing areas particularly in parts of the North West and the Free State, conditions rebounded early in January 2019 as good rains provided the much-needed moisture for planting. Farmers proceeded to plant and although some have reportedly planted beyond the planting window in the west which put them at risk of frost damage.

Trade Credit Insurance: Big Benefits For (SM)all Businesses

Trade Credit Insurance: Big Benefits For (SM)all Businesses

28 January 2019 | General

Amidst a persistently tough economy, companies continue to battle cash flow conundrums. This is exacerbated by ‘bad debtors’ – in fact, late payments and insolvency are two of the most commonly cited causes of long-term damage to business growth.

4 ways to save money by spring cleaning (your insurance)

4 ways to save money by spring cleaning (your insurance)

25 January 2019 | General

Did you recently get married? Move in with your partner? Or maybe you made some adjustments to your property. Every year, our lives change and every new year we ‘spring clean’ the clutter to make way for the new resolutions. But more often than not there is one thing we always put on the back-burner. The dreaded, yet all-important, insurance contract.

Don’t let gas guzzle your insurance plans

Don’t let gas guzzle your insurance plans

24 January 2019 | General

Rising electricity costs have seen many of us turn to gas for more cost-effective heating or cooking solutions. But it’s important to remember that there are specific conditions when it comes to gas and insurance. Whether you’re only using a gas stove (which is deemed to be part of the fixed machinery on a property) or mobile gas appliances (such as gas heaters), you need to keep safety and legal requirements in mind.

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If you had to choose one approach to protect your hard-earned investment cash from today’s market madness, which would it be?

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Safety programs save money and look good to insurers

Safety programs save money and look good to insurers

24 January 2019 | Commercial
The 4 trends driving the short-term insurance industry in 2019

The 4 trends driving the short-term insurance industry in 2019

23 January 2019 | General
Interdependency of Business and Supply Chains Demands Robust Business Interruption Strategies

Interdependency of Business and Supply Chains Demands Robust Business Interruption Strategies

23 January 2019 | Commercial
Make sure your student child’s valuables are adequately insured before moving to campus

Make sure your student child’s valuables are adequately insured before moving to campus

23 January 2019 | General
Extreme storms, wildfires and droughts cause heavy nat cat losses in 2018

Extreme storms, wildfires and droughts cause heavy nat cat losses in 2018

10 January 2019 | General
Fires and explosions cause largest losses for business: Allianz global claims analysis

Fires and explosions cause largest losses for business: Allianz global claims analysis

10 January 2019 | General
Rent out your home safely this festive season

Rent out your home safely this festive season

12 December 2018 | Personal Lines
Load Shedding Risks Calls For Vigilance

Load Shedding Risks Calls For Vigilance

12 December 2018 | General