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Business insurance tips for small companies

29 June 2016 | General

Although silly mistakes may be made on a daily basis in most organisations, businesses can still face huge financial losses should small errors or accidents occur. This is especially true for small businesses where the defence costs and liability pay-outs from a seemingly small mistake or accident can cripple a business.

Solar panels – On or off the grid cover for farmers

28 June 2016 | General

Farmers taking a beating from the African sun can now find some relief when it comes to insurance cover for solar panels installed on their properties. To assist farmers wanting to pursue and secure independent power sourcing options, leading insurer Santam, now offers extended cover for solar panel installations under their general agriculture policy. Solar panels can be installed to generate power for farm equipment or machinery such as windmills and water pumps. They can also be an additional source of power for the main farm buildings for instance for heat generation. Whatever their use, solar panels are expensive and are susceptible to theft and weather damage and should be insured accordingly.

South Africans urged to review travel insurance before holidaying abroad

23 June 2016 | General

In some instances, medical treatment can be withheld by a foreign country if a person has no proof of funds or travel insurance, according to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation. In light of this, travellers should carefully review their travel insurance to ensure that they are adequately covered should an unexpected injury or event take place abroad.

Roadside assistance services vital ahead of school holiday travel

20 June 2016 | General

With South African Government schools closing on the 24th of June and Private Schools breaking up on the 1st of July, many families may be planning a holiday during this mid-year break. However, while they are busy planning their route and arranging accommodation many people forget to plan for unexpected events, such as an accident, a breakdown or flat tyre. All motorists must ensure they have a trusted roadside assistance service in place should an emergency occur while they are on the roads, especially when travelling with children.

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