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Decline in SA farmers to have significant impact on insurance industry

Decline in SA farmers to have significant impact on insurance industry

22 February 2012 | General

The predicted decline in the number of farmers in South Africa from the current figure of 40 000 to 15 000 in the next 15 years* will have a drastic impact on the local agricultural sector, causing thousands of associated job losses and eventually raising

Car insurance: pertinent advice for 2012

Car insurance: pertinent advice for 2012

21 February 2012 | Motor

As another year starts and most household budgets shrink even further, monthly car insurance payments routinely come up for review. While revisiting car insurance on an annual basis is the correct thing to do, Gari Dombo, Managing Director, Alexander

Legislation and mergers remain key trends for UMAs in 2012

Legislation and mergers remain key trends for UMAs in 2012

17 February 2012 | General

Adapting to new industry legislation, a rise in the number of mergers and acquisitions and increasing competition from generalist insurers will be some of the key factors shaping the future of Underwriting Management Agencies (UMAs) in 2012.

Getting to grips with new binder regulations

Getting to grips with new binder regulations

16 February 2012 | General

Towards the end of last year National Treasury published amendments to regulations of both the Long-Term and Short-Term Insurance Acts. The changes stem from the Insurance Laws Amendments Act of 2008, which introduced provisions on binder agreements for t

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Western Cape fires a social catastrophe as many victims have no financial cover

Western Cape fires a social catastrophe as many victims have no financial cover

09 February 2012 | General
Making good on goods in transit

Making good on goods in transit

08 February 2012 | Commercial
Hannover Re satisfied with outcome of treaty renewals as at 1 January 2012

Hannover Re satisfied with outcome of treaty renewals as at 1 January 2012

01 February 2012 | Reinsurance
The importance of having adequate commercial insurance cover

The importance of having adequate commercial insurance cover

31 January 2012 | Commercial
Car jamming has insurance implications

Car jamming has insurance implications

26 January 2012 | Motor
Hannover Re estimates burden of losses for wrecked Costa Concordia

Hannover Re estimates burden of losses for wrecked Costa Concordia

24 January 2012 | Reinsurance
Flooding:  Santam calls for increased precaution ahead of forecasted heavy rainfall months

Flooding: Santam calls for increased precaution ahead of forecasted heavy rainfall months

20 January 2012 | General
Businesses urged to avoid major financial loss in fire season 2012

Businesses urged to avoid major financial loss in fire season 2012

19 January 2012 | Commercial