Insurance News

Being in a motor vehicle accident is stressful, even when no one is hurt. In the minutes and hours that follow, it’s natural to feel shaken and unsure of what to do next. But a few calm practical steps at the scene and reporting the accident correctly to the police and your insurer can prevent unnecessary delays in pro

Criminals are increasingly kidnapping South Africans and forcing them to hand over money through the banking apps on their phones.

Motor insurance claim rejections are being driven less by technicalities and more by driver behaviour – with direct implications for underwriting, advice, and client outcomes.

Virtually every short-term insurance policy contains a Disclosure Notice or Disclosure Clause. This principle is equally applicable in the Life Insurance Industry, although the wording and application may differ from policy to policy or contract to contract.

A new list compiled using data from insurance and tracking companies has identified 10 cars targeted by hijackers in South Africa, which include relatively new targets such as the Kia Picanto, the Isuzu D-Max, and the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Warning to South African homeowners with electric fences. Criminals in South Africa are continually adapting their methods to bypass home security systems, including electric fences.

The law requires all vehicles on public roads to be roadworthy, and insurers are within their rights to reject a claim when a vehicle’s lack of roadworthiness causes an incident.

In our increasingly digitised world, the importance of securing online identities cannot be overstated. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, the stakes are even higher.

The latest Santam Insurance Barometer shows that 81% of consumers are concerned about cyber risks, while 80% of businesses say they have strengthened their defences. But only 2% of consumers and 17% of businesses have purchased cyber insurance.