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Weird insurance claims

Weird insurance claims

07 February 2006 | Personal Lines

Freak accidents involving animals topped the list of odd excuses for motor insurance claims with food-related mishaps in second place.

South Africans 45% under-insured

South Africans 45% under-insured

06 February 2006 | Personal Lines

According to market research by Santam, short-term insurance policyholders are under-insured by about 45% on average and are putting themselves at serious financial risk.

It's no laughing matter when your house cracks

It's no laughing matter when your house cracks" up

24 January 2006 | Short Term underwriting

But, due to drier conditions and the resultant increases in ground water usage, this is an issue which is becoming more prevalent, against which many homeowners are having to insure.

Hijacking insurance claims down

Hijacking insurance claims down

16 January 2006 | Motor

Car hijackings in South Africa are dropping in the wake of tough new action by police and a clampdown on re-licensing of stolen vehicles much to the relief of the public and insurers.

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Question

If you had to choose one approach to protect your hard-earned investment cash from today’s market madness, which would it be?

Answer
Back to basics

Back to basics

10 November 2005 | Short Term underwriting
No reason to repudiate a claim

No reason to repudiate a claim

08 November 2005 | Motor
That underwriting cycle

That underwriting cycle

25 August 2005 | General
Relationship re-building

Relationship re-building

22 July 2005 | Motor
‘Inexpensive insurance’ mostly very costly.

‘Inexpensive insurance’ mostly very costly.

01 July 2005 | Personal Lines
Don't ignore 'optional extras'

Don't ignore 'optional extras'

01 July 2005 | Motor
A collaborative approach

A collaborative approach

20 May 2005 | Motor
Another deal

Another deal