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April 3, 2025
Does your life insurance cover traumatic injuries?
BrightRock’s critical illness cover goes beyond illnesses to include traumatic injuries, ensuring financial support for unexpected expenses. Unlike gap cover, it covers costs like transport and home assistance. Coverage applies to severe injuries requiring medical intervention, benefiting both adults and children.
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April 3, 2025
An insurer’s guide to off-the-grid alternatives
South Africa’s energy and water crises drive demand for solar and backup systems, but poor installation and infrastructure failures pose risks. Momentum Insure’s Rudolf Britz highlights the need for compliance, proper insurance, and fire safety to protect homes and businesses effectively.
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April 3, 2025
Schroders Capital shares Global Real Estate Investment Outlook
Kieran Farrelly, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Global Solutions, Real Estate at Schroders Capital believes positive market movements point to real estate recovery progressing.
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April 3, 2025
Consult by Momentum appoints Johan Minnie as Chief Executive Officer
Johan Minnie has been appointed CEO of Consult by Momentum, effective 1 July 2025. With over 30 years in financial services, he brings leadership expertise from Liberty Group. Minnie aims to drive Consult’s growth, prioritising client-centric, advice-driven financial solutions.
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April 3, 2025
Gamification in loyalty programs helps drive engagement through play
Len Lubbe, CEO of LoyaltyPlus, explores gamification’s role in loyalty programs, enhancing engagement through tiered rewards, challenges, and surprise incentives. Strategic design, AI-driven personalisation, and evolving mechanics ensure sustained participation, fostering stronger customer relationships and long-term brand loyalty.
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March 27, 2025
Insurance risks to tackle in 2025
South Africa’s insurance sector faces growing risks in 2025, including infrastructure challenges, cyber threats, and climate change. Molebatsi Langa from Old Mutual Insure outlines proactive strategies for policyholders, such as water scarcity measures, fire prevention, cyber cover, and climate resilience.
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March 27, 2025
INSETA Promotes Collaborative Skills Development at Inaugural Insurance Skills Indaba
INSETA’s inaugural Insurance Skills Indaba, held 20 March 2025, focused on skills innovation and collaboration in the insurance sector. It featured workshops, discussions on digital transformation, AI, and sustainability, and connected 2,000 learners to career opportunities, celebrating excellence in skills development.
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March 27, 2025
SanlamAllianz Helps to Drive Economic Growth in Africa as a Main Sponsor of the B20 Summit
SanlamAllianz, the joint venture between Sanlam Group and Allianz Group, will lead sponsorship of the B20 Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, in November 2025. The event aims to foster collaboration between business and government, driving economic growth in Africa.
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March 27, 2025
Illicit transactions in crypto are now significantly lower than in traditional finance
Crypto is no longer the Wild West—strict regulations now align it with traditional finance. With enhanced transparency, stringent compliance, and blockchain traceability, platforms like Luno help combat financial crime while fostering trust, innovation, and consumer protection in South Africa’s evolving crypto landscape.
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March 27, 2025
Ten stock market themes for 2025 and beyond
The “Magnificent-7” tech stocks have driven strong US equity gains, but volatility looms. Schroders experts foresee market concentration persisting, AI hype being tested, and global diversification gaining appeal. Investors should balance risk, quality, and fundamentals for resilient portfolios in 2025.
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