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The impact of social media on liability risks

22 February 2016 | General

According to a report released by social media agency We Are Social, the number of active social media accounts in South Africa grew by 20% to 11.8 million in 2015. With a growing number of people active on social media, it is becoming increasingly important that businesses realise social media can be used to their advantage when it comes to potential product liability claims.

Climate change disrupts the short-term insurance industry

22 February 2016 | General

The bruising drought and the stifling heatwaves that swept through South Africa during this summer have brought the issues of climate change to the fore.

Insurance cover falls as consumers face increasing budget pressures

19 February 2016 | General

South Africa stands on the brink of recession, with rising interest rates taking the consumer lending rate up to 10.25% up from a low of 8.5% in July 2012. 2016 is shaping up to be a tough year, with not only interest rates but inflation, the cost of food, electricity and fuel costs all moving in one direction – up. As consumers increasingly come under pressure, the temptation to cut out or cut down on insurance costs becomes a very real one.

Meet the 2016 apprentices

19 February 2016 | The Insurance Apprentice

Having wrapped up the filming process on 15 January over a five day period, it is with much anticipation and excitement to announce that the first episode of The Insurance Apprentice 2016 has finally been released.

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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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