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Life & Health Insurance / 17-04-24 / Duty Editor

MLife (Zambia), in partnership with VHI, launch new health insurance offerings

“For more than 30 years, Madison Life Insurance has had an expansive presence in Zambia. As one of Zambia’s leading insurers, we take pride in our innovative services and dedication to our clients. . We believe that working in partnership with…

Life & Health Insurance / 11-04-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

BrightRock sees resilience, growth, and improved claims experience in 2023

"BrightRock has remained resilient. We’ve seen growth in market share over the past year, along with an increase in our average premium per policy, while our lapse experience has remained lower than expected. These are all positive signs that…

Life & Health Insurance / 03-04-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

What to consider when taking up life cover to protect your family

“There are two components of protecting your family, the first is having an updated and valid Will, and the second is having the right level of life cover based on your financial commitments. The outcome of being under insured could have a negative…

Life & Health Insurance / 03-04-24 / Melody Cloete

Smart parents secure their student children’s futures – here’s why life insurance matters

"According to Bidvest Life’s 2022 Claims Report, Students were the second most likely group to claim on their income protection policy for injuries and illnesses that affected their ability to pursue their studies, careers, or future to come,"…

Life & Health Insurance / 03-04-24 / Tau kaVodloza

Technology can ease claims process burden and play a vital role in fraud detection

“Hollard Life Solutions recognises that when a client files a claim on a life insurance policy, they are experiencing a significant life-changing event. The claims process should, therefore, not add to their already stressful situation,” says…

Life & Health Insurance / 03-04-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Beyond Business: brokers become social innovators in healthcare

“The traditional employee wellness packages brokers offered their business and corporate clients has not been able to bridge this gap, leaving a significant portion of the workforce unserved. The consequence? Lengthy waits at primary healthcare…

Life & Health Insurance / 27-03-24 / Tommy Jackson

Life insurers paid R599bn in claims and benefits in 2023

"While even a slight reduction in the lapse rate is good news, policy lapses are concerning. With every risk policy lapsed, South Africa's sizeable insurance gap widens even further, leaving more families financially vulnerable should their…

Life & Health Insurance / 06-03-24 / Tommy Jackson

Life offices and asset managers exceed B-BBEE ownership targets

Lister Saungweme, ASISA Senior Policy Advisor for Transformation, Skills Development and Education, explains that the Report released by ASISA is different from other transformation reports in that it takes into consideration the uniqueness…

Life & Health Insurance / 21-02-24 / Tommy Jackson

Simplifying communication in a complex industry remains essential

“In a complex environment, where policies are intricate and risk is involved, clear, simplified, and transparent communication becomes a cornerstone for success. It helps clients understand complex policies, terms and conditions, and claims…

Life & Health Insurance / 14-02-24 / Aleesha Reddy

Aleesha Reddy | Healthcare Insurance Claims: trends and predictions emerge

"The healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from technological advancements to the profound impact of climate change. Understanding and adapting to these trends is crucial for both…

Life & Health Insurance / 08-02-24 / Tommy Jackson

Discovery Health data shows over R3.2bn paid for cancer treatment in 2023

"A Lancet Oncology Commission report titled 'European Groundshot – Addressing Europe's Cancer Research Challenges' estimated that due to 100 million screenings that were missed in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, one million European citizens…

Life & Health Insurance / 08-02-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Acquisition | Sanlam Limited acquires Assupol Holdings

"This acquisition by Sanlam will not only strengthen Assupol's position in the market but also enhances our ability to continue providing exceptional value to our clients. We are excited about this new chapter and look forward to the benefits…

Life & Health Insurance / 08-02-24 / Tommy Jackson

ASISA announces appointment of Adrian Burke as acting CEO

"The ASISA Board is prioritising the recruitment of a new CEO, but we expect that finding the candidate may take a couple of months. We have therefore decided to appoint Adrian Burke as acting CEO until a permanent appointment can be made,"…

Life & Health Insurance / 02-02-24 / Mark Neil

Mark Neil | Life insurance trends to watch in 2024

"Income protection has come to the fore as a product that continues to unlock value for financial advisers as a means of catering for affordability challenges and superior claims processes for their clients," says Mark Neil, Chief Distribution…