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- Brokers brace for higher strike, riot and civil commotion coversYou do not need to remind South Africans what happens when citizens take their unhappiness to the streets. In July 2021, civil commotion and looting incidents in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal caused over R50 billion in economic losses, the brunt of which were carried by the country’s state-owned special… Read more »
- Inclusive policies: bridging the gender gapAs society evolves in its understanding of gender, so too does the long-term and life insurance sector. However, the insurance industry in South Africa still faces hurdles in serving transgender and nonbinary individuals in ways that reflect contemporary views on gender identity. Read more »
- Discovery Invest launches unique retirement solution for increased longevityPeople are living longer than ever thanks to advances in healthcare technology, better disease prevention and generally healthier lifestyles. Read more »
- Murky waters: how ‘clean’ drinking water may be costing us long-termRecent findings from the University of the North West have uncovered traces of pharmaceutical pollutants in South Africa’s water systems, a worrying indicator of how modern medical and industrial practices are colliding with environmental health. Read more »
- Offshore trusts: a strategic next step for South Africans with local trustsAs global markets grow more accessible and attractive, high net-worth South African families are increasingly looking beyond our borders to preserve and grow their wealth. Read more »
- Spin it to win it – the wheel of diversityWith a population as varied as South Africa’s, the insurance industry faces a growing demand for solutions that reflect real-world diversity. Read more »
- 70% of women’s critical illness claims hit those in their prime working yearsMomentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics reveal that nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, their prime working years. It’s a stark reminder that serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease aren’t just concerns of old age, but a pressing financial… Read more »
- Distinguishing joint and composite policiesInsurance policies mostly insure one person in respect of a single subject matter, one insured with one insurer, against a multitude of risks or perils. Read more »
- AIE 2025 sponsors share their highlightsThe 2025 African Insurance Exchange once again delivered on its reputation as the leading event on the South African insurance calendar. From insightful content to exceptional networking, and from energetic sports fixtures to memorable social gatherings, it offered something for everyone. After the dust settled, we spoke to a few… Read more »
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