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| Year 2021 |
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| Nov 04, 2021 |
Western Insurance Company: 9 Tips to keep your business insurance costs down |
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Jurgen Hellweg - Business Live |
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For clients to protect themselves and their businesses, it’s essential to assess the risks, and choose insurance cover accordingly. Click to read more » |
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| Year 2020 |
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| Apr 06, 2020 |
MONEY CLINIC: How to avoid late joiner penalties on your medical scheme |
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Allison Jeftha - Fin24 |
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Ill-health goes hand-in-hand with ageing: Delaying the grudge purchase of buying medical scheme cover can lead to additional expenses. Click to read more » |
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| Jan 17, 2020 |
Healthcare costs in Retirement: Don’t rely on wishful thinking |
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Eric Jordaan - Crue Invest (Moneyweb) |
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It is wishful thinking to NOT plan accordingly for the high costs of post-retirement healthcare, as ill-health goes hand-in-hand with ageing. Click to read more » |
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| Year 2019 |
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| Dec 31, 2019 |
Members are ditching top-end Discovery Health Plans |
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Hilton Tarrant (Moneyweb) |
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As Discovery’s overall base continues to grow, about a quarter of the base has disappeared over the past five years. Click to read more » |
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| Mar 20, 2019 |
How do I invest my pension when I retire |
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Michael Haldane (Moneyweb) |
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You have spent your life working hard and ensuring you have planned well so that one day you can retire comfortably. Were all your options considered? Click to read more » |
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| Jan 06, 2019 |
5 Reasons to make sure your Art is covered correctly |
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Lameez Omarjee (Fin24) |
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There are different risks associated with valuable art collections - it is important to make sure that you have the correct insurance cover. Click to read more » |
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| Year 2018 |
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| Nov 15, 2018 |
Your Guide to Medical Aid and Health Insurance Costs |
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Jana Jacobs, Fin24 |
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When it comes to medical aid and insurance costs, carefully weigh up your priorities and associated costs to best cover your family's health needs |
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| Oct 22, 2018 |
Phishing - What you need to know |
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Standard Bank |
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Phishing is an email scam, where fraudsters send you an email and claim to be from a reliable organization, such as a bank |
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| Oct 18, 2018 |
Insurers to drive change through Drones |
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Indwe Risk Service |
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The greater impact that drone technology will have on the insurance industry in performing assessments and offering quality risk information |
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| Sep 05, 2018 |
Competition Commission proposes tough measures on motor insurers |
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Mark Griffiths |
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This Code of Conduct for competition, will materially impact a range of stakeholders in the Automotive Industry, including motor insurers. |
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| May 24, 2018 |
Weighing in on tax-free savings accounts and retirement annuities |
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Fin24 |
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Understand how to benefit from tax deductions in relation to your contributions to a retirement annuity if you earn an income. |
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| Apr 08, 2018 |
How to start saving from your first pay cheque |
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Fin24 |
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Start saving early: Usually the younger you are, the less likely you are to have burdensome financial obligations eg spouse or children & can allocate a small portion of your investment portfolio to higher risk investments. |
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| Apr 04, 2018 |
Points to consider before buying Funeral Insurance Cover |
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Angelique Ardé (SowetanLive) |
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Make sure you know how much you can afford to pay in a funeral insurance cover premium, than a premium that you will eventually be unable to pay. |
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| Mar 02, 2018 |
Oakhurst and Vantage go Vintage |
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RiskAfrica Magazine |
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We have not only placed emphasis on innovation, but also on the ability to remain agile - thus swiftly delivering on many new niche products |
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| Feb 20, 2018 |
The Rise of Drones - Commercial use to increase in future |
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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) |
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Managing the Unique Risks Associated with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - the potential for misuse of this technology needs to be considered |
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| Feb 16, 2018 |
ITOO and Artinsure join Forces |
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RiskAfrica Magazine |
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ITOO Special Risks and Artinsure have come together as ITOO Artinsure, which is all about focussed niche underwriting |
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| Jan 28, 2018 |
Foreign estate Implications of offshore investments |
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David Knott (Fin24) |
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Many investors in SA are seeking to diversify risk by creating offshore estates, but what about the implications when he dies |
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| Jan 20, 2018 |
Compare & Understand Medical Aids in 2018 |
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Patricia Holburn (Moneyweb) |
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Health Markets has noted the inability of individuals to compare medical aid options and rules effectively |
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| Jan 15, 2018 |
Save on Tax - Diversify your Retirement Savings |
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Danie Venter (Fin24) |
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Achieving the best possible income in your golden years could mean finding a balance between your discretionary and retirement savings |
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| Year 2017 |
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| Dec 28, 2017 |
5 Tips for saving for your child's education |
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Ingé Lamprecht (Moneyweb) |
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The cost of private education can place a significant burden on household finances - Start saving early in life for your children's education. |
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| Dec 22, 2017 |
Caught napping on Bitcoin? Cyber crime solutions are next |
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Safehaven News Commentary |
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Cyber crime attacks are on the increase - World War III has already been declared and it's going down in cyber space |
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| Dec 17, 2017 |
Were your investments affected by the Steinhoff bloodbath? |
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Fin24 |
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Steinhoff has lost millions after accounting irregularities, came to light earlier this month. Most exposed investors are pensioners and GEPF beneficiaries |
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| Dec 02, 2017 |
Drought: Need for huge changes in SA's agricultural sector |
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Sven Hugo (RiskAfrica Magazine) |
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The drought is having a hugely negative effect on different sectors of the economy impacting on a number of areas, including the insurance industry. |
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| Nov 24, 2017 |
Choosing a medical scheme for your parents |
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Susan Erasmus (Fin24) |
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There are several factors to consider when elders choose medical aid, such as their financial situation, what level of cover will be appropriate, etc |
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| Nov 16, 2017 |
No platform immune from Ransomware |
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RiskAfrica Magazine |
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Ransomware predominately attacked Windows in the past, but lately Android, Linux and Mac OS platforms were not immune |
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| Oct 27, 2017 |
The need-to-know details of Cybercrime and Cyberinsurance |
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RiskAfrica Magazine |
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Companies may have strategies in place to protect them from cybercriminals, but can they get up and running quickly after a cyber attack or breach? |
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| Oct 21, 2017 |
The job of a Financial Planner |
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Natassia Arendse, MoneyWeb |
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A good financial advisor can help someone to plan for those events when they can’t work, or are unable to work when retired for instance |
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| Oct 19, 2017 |
Medical Aid Review Questions |
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RiskAfrica Magazine |
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Medical Aid Increases: Consumers will have to make increasingly tough choices should they not wish to be caught on the wrong side of a medical bill |
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| Oct 17, 2017 |
Collectibiles - Medium to Rare |
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Sven Hugo, RiskAfrica Magazine |
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People collect all kinds of stuff (artwork, wines, vehicles, matchbox-sized vehicles, creepy dolls etc) - most of it worthless, some of it is worth millions |
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| Oct 11, 2017 |
Aon’s survey shows cybercrime is on the increase |
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Samantha Orange, Risk SA |
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As ransom ware takes the world by storm, survey shows that corporates are struggling with cyber risk mitigation and response. |
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| Oct 06, 2017 |
Taking on the High Cost of Healthcare |
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Bibi Ross-Goss |
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Growing collaboration between leading medical aid schemes and day hospitals, is good news for consumers |
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| Oct 04, 2017 |
SA, Zim must work together to fight cyber attacks - Robert Mugabe |
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Alex Mitchley, News24 |
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According to Mugabe, their Zimbabwean economy was now under threat because of cyber attacks |
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| Oct 02, 2017 |
Allianz teams up with Cyence to boost cyber risk modelling & analysis |
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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) |
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The future of underwriting and practical risk management will be based on the intelligent use of technology and data |
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| Sept 23, 2017 |
Financial Adviser Crucial in this Time – Discovery Investment Forum |
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RiskSA |
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In the current low growth environment, financial advisers have a key role to play in guiding clients to make the right financial choices to achieve their investment goals |
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| Sept 23, 2017 |
What you should know when changing Medical Schemes |
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RiskSA |
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Important factors and implications to thoroughly evaluate before making changes to essential medical aid cover |
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| Sept 17, 2017 |
New Credit Life Insurance Regulations |
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Insurance Gateway |
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A new set of credit life insurance regulations that will protect consumers from abusive practices by credit providers, came into effect this week |
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| Sept 05, 2017 |
Insurance Implications if Artwork is Damaged During Transit |
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Heidi Groenewald, MoneyMarketing |
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Because artwork is so delicate, it is always at tremendous risk of damage when it is being shipped, couriered or transported (in transit) |
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| Sept 05, 2017 |
Retirement Fund Landmines at Divorce |
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Fin24 |
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Sharing the spoils and pension or retirement fund payout of a failed marriage, tends to bring out the worst in people |
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| Sept 05, 2017 |
Your Business need Cyber Liability Insurance: 10 Reasons |
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Staff Writer, IT News - Africa |
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10 Reasons business should understand the full scope of cyber governance and become more resilient to cyber risks in an age of digital disruption |
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| August 31, 2017 |
Don' let criminals steal your Funeral Cover |
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InsuranceGateway (Source: ASISA) |
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Protect yourself from dishonest people selling illegal policies by asking the right questions and checking your policy documents |
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| July 10, 2017 |
The next WannaCry Cyber Attack could cost Insurers $2.5bn |
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Oliver Suess (Bloomberg), Moneyweb |
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It’s exceptionally likely that we will see a WannaCry Cyber Attack event over the next months that will seriously affect insurers |
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| July 03, 2017 |
Cyber Resilience Guidance Note Issued by the SARB |
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Webber Wentzel |
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The purpose of the Guidance Note was to bring to the attention of banks, the latest international best practice relating to cyber resilience. |
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| June 23, 2017 |
Questions to ask when taking out a Funeral Policy |
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Lee Bromfield (CEO, FNB Life), MoneyMarketing |
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Asking your insurer the right questions upfront, can give you peace of mind knowing that you can effortlessly claim when you need cover the most |
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| June 21, 2017 |
The Six Steps of Financial Planning |
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Ingé Lamprecht, Moneyweb |
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A six-step process was developed and is widely used by Financial Advisors and Brokers when meeting with clients - it also provides continuity |
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| June 01, 2017 |
Are you prepared for Retirement? |
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Alan Heyman (Wealth Adviser, Sasfin Wealth), Fin24 |
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Enjoying your retirement even on a small income is possible, provided you are willing to work hard and save consistently. |
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| May 22, 2017 |
Investing for Escalating Education Expenses |
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Jesse Morgans (Wealth Management Consultant at Asset Protection International), Moneyweb |
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Parents are asking how to save for their child’s education when interest rates are up and the economic pressure is on |
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| May 15, 2017 |
Partnership with Uber South Africa’s Preferred Insurance Provider |
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Leané du Plessis, Ctrack |
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Ctrack recently partnered with Vulindlela Underwriting Managers (VUM), the preferred insurance provider for Uber SA: Driver-partners are rewarded lower insurance premiums for good driving |
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| May 11, 2017 |
Cyber Crime Fears Drive Up - Demand for Anti-Hacker Insurance |
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Oliver Suess, Bloomberg |
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A Hacker attack can inflict financial losses, corporate embarrassment and legal action - reinforcing the need for protection against cyber threats (get Cyber Liability Insurance!) |
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| May 09, 2017 |
Income Protection versus Lump Sum Disability Cover |
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Deon Theunis (Head of Distribution Support - Sanlam), Cover |
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There are challenges that need to be considered in the area of lump sum disability benefits - eg permanence must be established |
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| May 04, 2017 |
Tax Benefits of Retirement Annuities and Tax-Free Savings Accounts |
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Roenica Tyson, Glacier by Sanlam |
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Many retirees’ income is not keeping pace with inflation, leading to a reduction in buying power of post-retirement incomes |
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| April 21, 2017 |
Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers |
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Richard Teitelbaum, The Wall Street Journal |
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The U.S. FDA's warning letter to Abbott Laboratories casts a spotlight on the fusillade of cyber dangers facing manufacturers |
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| April 18, 2017 |
Shifts in the Liability Insurance Landscape |
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Florence de Vries, Moonstone Monitor |
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Recent events like Ford Kuga recall and forms of cybercrime has turned the spotlight on the proliferating types of liabilities businesses can face |
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| April 06, 2017 |
Why You Need Contractor’s All Risk (CAR) and PL Insurance |
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Dave, Consort Technical Underwriters |
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Planning a Construction Project: If disaster strikes, it could result in crippling costs & possible injury - ensure to get PL and CAR insurance cover |
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| April 06, 2017 |
Oakhurst Launches New Drone Insurance Product |
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Oakhurst Insurance |
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The SA Civil Aviation Authority has fine-tuned the regulations governing the use of Remotely-Piloted Aircraft (RPA) - Oakhurst Now Introduced Drone Insurance |
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| March 31, 2017 |
Starting your own Business |
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Wouter Fourie, Moneyweb |
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What to keep in mind when you set up a business partnership or plan your will as an entrepreneur - and don't forget Life Cover |
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| March 31, 2017 |
Tax-efficient Retirement Savings |
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Moneyweb |
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Ignorance of the impact of tax on retirement savings at retrenchments or job changes, may come as a surprise on retirement |
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| March 20, 2017 |
Wills: What you need to Know |
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Fin24 |
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Dire consequences could cause long delays and result in litigation which is costly. A Will Drafter has to know your financial situation. |
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| March 17, 2017 |
Cape Town Cycle Tour Cancelled: Event Insurance is Crucial |
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RiskSA |
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The cancellation of the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour, serves as an important reminder about the importance of insuring events |
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| March 17, 2017 |
Marine Insurance: More than the Sea |
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Adriaan Bester, Manager Marine, Lion of Africa Insurance |
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The biggest challenge facing the Marine Insurance industry today is the lack of skills, which creates a cause for concern |
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| March 15, 2017 |
How to Reduce the Costs in an Estate |
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Ingé Lamprecht, Moneyweb |
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If Wills and Estate Planning was neglected, death can be an expensive and cumbersome affair when claims accumulate - avoid sale of assets |
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| March 13, 2017 |
Your Investments' Worst Enemy |
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Devin Schutte, Head (Investments), The Robert Group |
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Financially savvy individuals know that to make wise investment decisions, they need to constantly check their emotions |
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| March 13, 2017 |
The new word in Insurance: Cyber Insurance |
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Hollard - Latest News |
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Cybercrime was recently highlighted as one of the main business risks for 2017 - consider Cyber Liability Insurance |
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| March 10, 2017 |
Interpretation of Insurance Policy Exclusions |
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Patrick Bracher, Director Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc. (InsuranceGateway) |
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Anybody drafting or interpreting a contract should read this case -- how ambiguity will be resolved |
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| March 10, 2017 |
Cover for Collapsed Crane excluded by a Contractor’s Equipment Exclusion (US) |
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Daniel McConnell, Director Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc. (InsuranceGateway) |
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Claim rejected for a collapsed tower crane, as it was within the definition of ‘machinery’. |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Cyber-Attacks: Suggested Preventative Steps |
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Roy McGrath, Head Outsourced Business, Santam (Santam) |
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Recent cyber-attacks took place in the form of ransomware, encrypting all information on PCs rendering it useless and causing business outages |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Santam Landbou/Agriculture: 4x4 Cover for the Farmer's Bakkie |
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Santam Agriculture Motor Division |
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Santam Landbou Motorafdeling bied die boer twee opsies vir 4x4 dekking vir sy betroubare bakkie |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Funeral Policy Alert: FSB Probing 17 Schemes |
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Fin24 |
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The Financial Services Board (FSB) cautioned the public to be wary when purchasing funeral policies not underwritten as prescribed by law |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Medical Gap Cover |
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All4Women |
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Gap Cover is insurance for the shortfall between what the medical aid pays for and what the health care professional charges |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Don’t let Ransomware run off with your Money |
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Nigel Tozer, Solutions Marketing Director EMEA, Commvault (RiskSA) |
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Since the Trojan virus in 2005, the security industry (and many unfortunate users) are discovering new variants of ransomware almost every day |
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| March 01, 2017 |
A Trucking First for the Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) Market |
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RiskSA |
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Truck-tractors can now be leased for a period of 30 days whilst a damaged vehicle is repaired after an accident |
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| March 01, 2017 |
Heavy Rain and/or Flooding Conditions |
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Tanya Joffee, (A&G) |
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Customer safety is a number ONE priority – take note of the following useful tips during heavy rain/storm or possible flooding conditions and stay safe. |
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| February 23, 2017 |
What you can Expect from your Financial Adviser |
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Author: Ingé Lamprecht (Moneyweb) |
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In terms of In terms of the General Code of Conduct, there are certain expectations a Financial Adviser should implement |
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| February 17, 2017 |
Select the Right Medical Plan for your Needs |
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Author: Maya Fisher-French (City Press) |
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When selecting a medical scheme always consider the sustainability of the fund in the long term, will it be able to contain premium increases going forward |
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| February 17, 2017 |
10 Essential Checks When Buying a Classic Car in SA |
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Author: Wheels24 |
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A true classic car can be a major investment, capable of generating immense wealth for a patient collector - it has appreciated more than any other investment item. |
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| January 31, 2017 |
Medical Indemnity for SA Doctors |
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Author: Volker von Widdern (CEO at Constantia Insurance Company) |
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Medical malpractice claims are on the increase. The losers will be the consumers as the cost of medical care will increase. Practitioners should be insured. |
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| January 03, 2017 |
Oakhurst Taxi - New Product Features |
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Author: Lucas Bothma |
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These great new benefits to the Taxi Insurance Product, mean the clients can really afford the right protection for themselves, their taxis and the drivers. |
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