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Thought leadership: Consumers opt to repair instead of replace to cut down on costs

06 March 2018 | Motor

Keeping a car on the road is getting exceedingly expensive. With fluctuating petrol prices and high running costs, more consumers are starting to ask the age old question of “should I repair or replace a faulty part?” when something goes wrong with their car.

Scam alert – fraudsters targeting victims of vehicle theft

05 March 2018 | Motor

With the number in vehicle thefts and hijackings increasing across South Africa, an alarming new trend has emerged involving scams directed at the victims of recent vehicle thefts/hijackings. This according to Hugo van der Merwe, National Manager: Assessing at MUA Insurance Acceptances, who says that the company has already seen multiple instances where policyholders have been targeted by fraudsters following the theft or hijacking of their insured vehicle.

Risk governance and ethics

02 March 2018 | The Insurance Apprentice

With tension all up in the air in episode four of The Insurance Apprentice, team dynamics seem to be taking an unexpected turn. With most of the tasks for The Insurance Apprentice 2018 complete, the competition remains intense as the apprentices’ head to the finish line.

Insurance and risk management equally important to prevent fraud losses

26 February 2018 | General

Employee fraud has risen sharply in recent years, and statistics show that instances of theft by employees are becoming increasingly severe. This according to Anton Meyer, Executive Head: Financial Lines at SHA, who explains that employee fraud impacts a significant number of South African companies, and has the potential to result in significant losses, driving a company into insolvency.

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

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