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Fluctuating Rand could leave consumers underinsured

Fluctuating Rand could leave consumers underinsured

03 March 2014 | General

Statistics presented at the State of the Nation address showed that the Rand depreciated by 17.6% against the US dollar in 2013 and a further 5% since the beginning of 2014. With the Rand continuing to weaken against major international currencies, consumers could be put at additional risk of underinsurance, largely as a result of inflation and rising replacement costs for foreign goods and parts.

Road Accident Fund (RAF) warns public about scam

Road Accident Fund (RAF) warns public about scam

03 March 2014 | Motor

Con artists purporting to be from the “National Road Accident Fund” are soliciting confidential information from innocent members of the public, under the pretext that compensation cheques will be deposited into their personal bank accounts.

Eskom's warnings of power outages highlights importance of insuring electrical belongings

Eskom's warnings of power outages highlights importance of insuring electrical belongings

27 February 2014 | General

Following power utility Eskom's announcement last week that South Africans could expect to see the implementation of rolling blackouts, also known as 'load-shedding', in residential urban areas for the first time in five years, consumers are being warned to ensure they are protected against financial loss as a result of damage to electrical items caused by power surges.

Insurance Cover for Cycling Fanatics

Insurance Cover for Cycling Fanatics

17 February 2014 | Personal Lines

Cycling is taking South Africa by storm with enthusiasts taking to the streets and participating in events that are growing in popularity such as the Cape Argus Cycle Tour (35 000 participants) and the 94.7 Cycle Challenge (30 000 participants). Many cyclists however underestimate the financial implications of having to replace lost or damaged peddle cycles and gear with top of the range cycles costing as much as R75k.

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Alexander Forbes Insurance forecasts an increase in weather-related insurance claims

Alexander Forbes Insurance forecasts an increase in weather-related insurance claims

17 February 2014 | General
Compulsory third party insurance essential to reduce overall insurance premiums

Compulsory third party insurance essential to reduce overall insurance premiums

12 February 2014 | Motor
Shift to usage-based insurance accelerates

Shift to usage-based insurance accelerates

05 February 2014 | Motor
Motorists warned about car pooling insurance implications in light of SA's highest petrol price

Motorists warned about car pooling insurance implications in light of SA's highest petrol price

05 February 2014 | Motor
Motorists warned about car pooling insurance implications in light of SA's highest petrol price

Motorists warned about car pooling insurance implications in light of SA's highest petrol price

05 February 2014 | Motor
A harder stance needs to be taken on drunk drivers

A harder stance needs to be taken on drunk drivers

28 January 2014 | General
Protecting valuable gifts and new electronics key to a happy new year

Protecting valuable gifts and new electronics key to a happy new year

14 January 2014 | General
Picasso raffle competition highlights importance of valuations

Picasso raffle competition highlights importance of valuations

09 January 2014 | General