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Everyday commercial insurance myths debunked

Everyday commercial insurance myths debunked

24 April 2012 | Commercial

In today’s increasingly competitive local and global environment, obtaining financial security via customised insurance is key to the growth of a business. Understanding the fundamentals and more importantly, the myths, relating to insurance policies is t

Commonsense administration will keep your brokerage clean

Commonsense administration will keep your brokerage clean

23 April 2012 | General

A couple of days ago we attended the launch of the Ombudsman for Long Term Insurance 2011 Annual Report. Immediately after the presentation I chatted to Ombudsman Brian Galgutt about the chance of a super ombudsman being established locally, to bring toge

The debate: Can loss assessors and insurance brokers be independent

The debate: Can loss assessors and insurance brokers be independent

20 April 2012 | General

The debate rages on and is not likely to be settled anytime soon. Can a loss assessor who is appointed and paid by an insurer be truly independent? Is his report impartial or is it influenced by the party who controls the pay cheque? If indeed the pay

Farmers encouraged to proactively manage crops to protect rooibos industry

Farmers encouraged to proactively manage crops to protect rooibos industry

18 April 2012 | General

In an industry that boasts a R600 million turnover, and exports that have quadrupled over the past decade, it is not surprising that rooibos farmers of the Western Cape wonder if this growth can be sustained or if the threat of climate change is a valid c

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Compulsory Third Party Motor Property Insurance crucial for SA motorists

Compulsory Third Party Motor Property Insurance crucial for SA motorists

18 April 2012 | Motor
100th Anniversary of Titanic highlights financial implications for SA marine industry players

100th Anniversary of Titanic highlights financial implications for SA marine industry players

13 April 2012 | General
Think like a criminal to make your home less of a target

Think like a criminal to make your home less of a target

11 April 2012 | General
Cutting through the insurance claims clutter

Cutting through the insurance claims clutter

10 April 2012 | General
Increase in personal lines claims in SA over the last quarter of 2011

Increase in personal lines claims in SA over the last quarter of 2011

10 April 2012 | General
Guest house and B&B owners encouraged to evaluate business risks during profitable ‘long weekend’ month

Guest house and B&B owners encouraged to evaluate business risks during profitable ‘long weekend’ month

04 April 2012 | Commercial
SA businesses urged to secure their premises over Easter season

SA businesses urged to secure their premises over Easter season

03 April 2012 | Commercial
Are you insured against Jamming?

Are you insured against Jamming?

03 April 2012 | Motor