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Can insurance fraud increase your premiums?

Can insurance fraud increase your premiums?

5 June 2019

Insurance fraud in South Africa is dramatically on the rise. The SA Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) estimates that in 2019, up to 20% of the R35 billion paid out by short-term insurers was claimed fraudulently.

The cover you need at every age and stage

The cover you need at every age and stage

11 February 2019

Insurance is often neglected during people’s twenties and inflated during their forties. So, which insurance products should you pursue at which age?

Even unborn children can get life cover

Even unborn children can get life cover

4 January 2018

They nick their hands while hanging from trees, and scrape their knees as they trip over their toys. But like the Nokia 3310, children are durable. So why do some parents feel the need to take out life cover for them? 

Tips to avoid insurance pitfalls this festive season

Tips to avoid insurance pitfalls this festive season

4 December 2017

December is here and with it the excitement of heading off for some much needed rest and relaxation sets in. This typically signals taking some time out from the shopping, travel arrangements and last minute work wrap-ups to secure your hom...

Make money through the Dialdirect app

Make money through the Dialdirect app

28 August 2017

Insurer Dialdirect has launched an app which it claims will help drivers earn more money and improve driver safety. 

Hollard introduces sports equipment cover

Hollard introduces sports equipment cover

27 June 2017

If you are a keen golfer, kayaker, skier, or play another sport where you have to buy expensive equipment you may want to consider Hollard’s latest offering: the Sporting bundle

Why you could still be paying for accidents that aren’t your fault

Why you could still be paying for accidents that aren’t your fault

19 June 2017

Did you know that your insurer (or you, if you are not insured) can also be liable for the claim even if the accident is not your fault and the other driver claims full liability? 

OUTsurance slammed as racist

OUTsurance slammed as racist

19 June 2017

Direct insurer, OUTsurance, landed itself in hot water over Father’s Day weekend for apparently running an advert which featured mostly white dads and only one black father. CEO of OUTsurance, Willem Roos, has since told Justmoney th...

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

5 June 2017

The Western Cape is set to be hit by the worst storm in 30 years. Reports say that the province will be hit gale force winds of between 90 and 97km/h, flash floods, and hail. 

OSTI returns R100 million to consumers

OSTI returns R100 million to consumers

30 May 2017

The Ombudsman for Short-term insurance (OSTI) recovered just short of R100 million for consumers, an amount only marginally less than in the previous year. 

Which car insurance is the cheapest for young drivers?

Which car insurance is the cheapest for young drivers?

25 May 2017

While often seen as too expensive, car insurance is something that every vehicle owner should have. However, this cost increases when it is a young driver, due to the perceived higher risk. But is there a way that young drivers can get lower ins...

How insurers can use social media against you

How insurers can use social media against you

18 May 2017

How legal is it for insurers to snoop into your personal life and even your phone to find out if you’ve been active online? Justmoney contacted several insurance companies to find out.

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