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Majority of OEM Approval programmes now finally open to qualifying applicants motor body repair sector

Majority of OEM Approval programmes now finally open to qualifying applicants motor body repair sector

04 October 2021 | Motor

At the end of 2019, Richard Green, national director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), was lobbying hard for the inclusion of qualifying accredited MBR businesses onto OEM approval programmes as well as insurer supplier listings.

Demand for product recall insurance spikes as businesses race to secure comprehensive cover

Demand for product recall insurance spikes as businesses race to secure comprehensive cover

01 October 2021 | Commercial

South African companies particularly those in the manufacture of consumables are fast warming up to the need for comprehensive cover as potential recall of products from the shelves can send a business into serious financial distress, says Catia Folgore, senior underwriter at specialist niche insurer iTOO Special Risks.

How to protect an empty office

How to protect an empty office

01 October 2021 | Commercial

When Covid-19 hit, many businesses had to move staff out of their offices and implement work from home strategies. While this safety precaution was necessary, prolonged periods of ‘empty offices’ come with some unintended consequences, especially where one’s insurance is concerned. Right now, every business owner needs to be a risk manager – prevention is always better than the cure.

Q&A on political violence

Q&A on political violence

28 September 2021 | General

Businesses in South Africa experienced major losses in July from physical damage, business interruption, and loss of revenue, looting, vandalism caused by civil commotion, protests and riots which resulted in about $3.4 billion in lost output and placed 150,000 jobs at risk.

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Trophy trees, designer sculptures, high-value plants: Hot outdoor commodities for the ultra-rich

Trophy trees, designer sculptures, high-value plants: Hot outdoor commodities for the ultra-rich

28 September 2021 | General
Correctly Insuring Art and Collectables

Correctly Insuring Art and Collectables

23 September 2021 | General
Smooth sailing marine insurance with Terra Marine

Smooth sailing marine insurance with Terra Marine

23 September 2021 | Product Offerings
Marsh Provides A Ransomware Checklist: Does Your Business Incorporate These Best Practices?

Marsh Provides A Ransomware Checklist: Does Your Business Incorporate These Best Practices?

21 September 2021 | Commercial
How to spring clean your insurance

How to spring clean your insurance

21 September 2021 | General
The effects of climate change on South Africa’s insurance industry

The effects of climate change on South Africa’s insurance industry

21 September 2021 | General
Heritage weekend carnage: accidents 25% more likely and 40% more severe

Heritage weekend carnage: accidents 25% more likely and 40% more severe

20 September 2021 | Motor
Risks that did not exist a decade ago

Risks that did not exist a decade ago

16 September 2021 | General