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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

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

Compulsory Third Party Motor Property Insurance crucial for SA motorists

18 April 2012 | Motor

The rising cost of motor insurance in South Africa is fast becoming unsustainable for many consumers. This, combined with the high volume of uninsured vehicles on the roads, has made it increasingly crucial that new measures such as compulsory third party

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

13 April 2012 | General

April 14 – 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the R.M.S.Titanic, one of the most ironic maritime disasters in history. The commemoration of the sinking of “the unsinkable”, is a harsh reminder that nothing is totally protected.

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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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