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Managing your insurance in a tough economy

Managing your insurance in a tough economy

10 April 2017

Bertus Visser, chief executive of distribution at PSG Insure, notes that many analysts are warning the need to tighten our belts and prepare for tougher economic times. He advises that looking at your insurance, and ways to save around the house...

What can you claim critical illness cover for?

What can you claim critical illness cover for?

6 April 2017

Critical illness cover was developed to offer financial reassurance should a life-changing health issue (mainly illness) impact you and your family.

Be insurance and road savvy this Easter

Be insurance and road savvy this Easter

29 March 2017

Easter is around the corner and you’re probably looking forward to a well-deserved break. However, if you’re doing a road-trip and leaving your home unattended there are a few things that you need to do to ensure that you get to yo...

Increase in claims in 2016 – Liberty

Increase in claims in 2016 – Liberty

29 March 2017

In 2016, Liberty paid out 91.8% of claims, to the value of R4.3 billion. This is 13% more (in value terms) than 2015.

Is it necessary to have a funeral policy?

Is it necessary to have a funeral policy?

29 March 2017

Funeral policies can offer family members peace of mind that when a loved one passes away there will be funds to cover the expenses of the funeral and burial.

Mutual & Federal to change name to Old Mutual

Mutual & Federal to change name to Old Mutual

14 March 2017

Old Mutual has announced that it is set to scrap the Mutual & Federal brand and rebrand it as Old Mutual Insure, and subject to regulatory approval this will take effect from 5 June 2017. 

Pet insurance vs. medical aid: What’s the difference?

Pet insurance vs. medical aid: What’s the difference?

12 March 2017

Pet insurance is often advertised as the animal alternative to medical aid. With the cost of not only human medical treatment increasing, but veterinary treatment for your pets as well, having insurance to help cover these costs is becoming incr...

Reassessing your insurance in 2017

Reassessing your insurance in 2017

23 February 2017

Each year it is advised that you reassess your insurance policies. Throughout the course of a year there are a number of things that may arise and change the required cover or value of your insurance. According to Wynand van Vuuren, head of lega...

Drought damage is not covered by insurance

Drought damage is not covered by insurance

20 February 2017

The ongoing drought has seen tougher water restrictions implemented by the City of Cape Town. Among the many restrictions is a limitation on filling swimming pools, and the requirement for pools to be covered to reduce evaporation and ...

What insurance does my doctor accept?

What insurance does my doctor accept?

16 February 2017

Some medical schemes have network doctors and hospitals or designated service providers (DSP), where members won’t have to pay a contribution to the medical expense, within reason. However, if you choose to visit a non-network hospital or...

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

19 January 2017

Following the recall of 4556 Ford Kuga 1.6L due to a coolant system error, a number of people have voiced concerns regarding their vehicles. Some Ford Kuga drivers are worried they will not get a good trade-in value on the vehicle due ...

Primary healthcare to go, gap cover and hospital cash plans to stay

Primary healthcare to go, gap cover and hospital cash plans to stay

15 January 2017

The National Treasury has introduced two new medical scheme regulations which will set a limit on the amount of gap cover and hospital cash-back policies you can claim, as well as the termination of all primary healthcare policies.

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