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Life & Health Insurance / 19-05-23 / Chris Smit

PwC SA: SA’s major life insurers performed decently, as all shift focus to IFRS17 compliance

PwC South Africa says in its report, entitled, Trust and Leadership Through Transition, its insurance industry experts analysed the performance of Discovery Limited (Discovery), Liberty Holdings Limited (Liberty), Momentum Metropolitan Holdings…

Life & Health Insurance / 12-05-23 / Tommy Jackson

Re-emergence of cancer and lifestyle-related conditions as the leading causes of claims: Liberty Stats

"The significant reduction in COVID-19 related claims signals that the worst of the pandemic is over, however secondary effects of the pandemic have emerged in the form of chronic illnesses. The long-term effects of COVID-19 will take many years…

Life & Health Insurance / 10-05-23 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Funeral planning in the loadshedding era

"There are now critical new factors that people need to consider when it comes to funeral planning during this load-shedding era," this is according to Lindi Monyane, Executive for Emerging Consumer Markets, Liberty Life.

Life & Health Insurance / 09-05-23 / Shelly Nxumalo

Sanlam Brings Premier League to South African Fans for Free

"Sanlam's decision to democratize the English Premier League (EPL) is part of its philosophy of inclusivity and its purpose of empowering generations of Africans to live with confidence," says Karl Socikwa, Group Executive of Market Development…

Life & Health Insurance / 05-05-23 / Duty Editor

Budget carefully to fully benefit from the security of your life cover

“An estimated 42% of South Africans do have funeral plans. However, the amount to be paid out is unlikely to be enough to support your family for an extended period of time,” says Malose Mabye, Senior Manager Mass Market at Hollard Life Solutions.

Life & Health Insurance / 20-04-23 / Tau kaVodloza

Tribunal approves Sanlam's intended acquisition of AfroCentric shareholding

The Competition Tribunal yesterday announced that it had unconditionally approved the proposed merger wherein Sanlam intends to acquire shareholding in AfroCentric, adding that in the post-merger, Sanlam will have sole control over the AfroCentric…

Life & Health Insurance / 17-04-23 / Tommy Jackson

Sanlam Corporate reinforces leadership team with four new senior executives

“Our recent appointees have over 80 years of collective experience across myriad leadership roles in multiple countries. They bring a gravitas and expertise that will help to steer our organisation’s future-fit strategy as we continue in this…

Life & Health Insurance / 13-04-23 / Tommy Jackson

Innovation key to ensure funeral cover keeps up with shifting trends, rising costs

"While there is little we can do as individuals to solve the economic and environmental issues causing our daily challenges, partnering with a trusted and reliable insurer is an effective way of ensuring that you are not impacted, and that you…

Life & Health Insurance / 30-03-23 / Tau kaVodloza

FNB’s automated funeral claims process wins Celent Model Insurer Award

"We are truly honoured to be recognised by a global programme such as Celent for the FNB Automated Funeral Claims Process. This award affirms the lengths to which FNB has gone to create industry-leading insurance solutions and processes that…

Life & Health Insurance / 27-03-23 / Chris Smit

Pandemic shock shines a spotlight on the value of long-term insurance cover

According to Liberty's Lead Specialist for Research & Insights, Zandile Makhoba, Liberty recorded a 17% rise in the number of life insurance policies taken up by clients earning around R1 million or more a year, since the pandemic.

Life & Health Insurance / 24-03-23 / Lulu Rasebotsa

Lulu Rasebotsa | How SA’s women can lead by resilience

"In the life insurance industry, building resilience means aligning better with customer needs and creating solutions around the lifestyle of the customer. It means bringing younger and underserved people into the insurance net, and simplifying…

Life & Health Insurance / 22-03-23 / Christel Botha

Christel Botha | Understanding the cost of dying

"Leaving an inheritance after your death is something many people aspire to. However, the cost of dying and winding up your estate will reduce the inheritance your loved ones receive," says Christel Botha, fiduciary service manager at Alexforbes.

Life & Health Insurance / 06-03-23 / Tommy Jackson

Challenges and opportunities for intermediaries in 2023

“Today, clients are far more agile, they want to get the message now, and they want regular contact and engagement. In the modern era, regular, appropriate messaging instils confidence much more than an annual check-in. Confidence is, and always…

Life & Health Insurance / 28-02-23 / Chris Smit

Why it’s vital your clients are insured as young as possible

"Establishing sound financial habits is something everyone should learn as early as possible. Making sure your clients are covered against life's curveballs from a young age is essential in today's world," says Nivash Manulal, Chief Distribution…