April 23, 2024

A quick guide to car insurance: How to make sense of the different value options

Siyakha Masiye, Spokesperson at MiWay Insurance explains that there are different ‘levels of value’ that need to be considered when taking out car insurance. These include retail, market, trade-in, and special agreed value. “Each of these value options has specific implications for the amount the car is insured for, and ultimately, the amount that can be claimed for in the event of an accident or write-off.”
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April 23, 2024

How to adequately protect your business from cybercrimes

Research by Santam reveals that while cybercrime is one of the top three risks identified by commercial entities in the country, only 26% of respondents have cybercrime cover in place. This is especially concerning as the average cost of a data breach is now $4.45 million worldwide, up 15% in only three years.
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April 19, 2024

Celebrating a decade of excellence: #TIA2024 crowns its champion

Marking a decade of remarkable achievements, the culmination of The Insurance Apprentice 2024 unfolded last night, April 18, at Hollard, with the unveiling of the competition's champion.
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April 19, 2024

Severe weather trends could leave more consumers out in the cold as insurance protection gap widens

Globally the protection gap stands at 69%, meaning about $262bn of economic losses were not covered in 2023. In the EMEA region, the protection gap is 83%.”
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April 18, 2024

Auto&General proves it's never not there for kids in Ga-Matlala

Recently, the Khubane Learning Centre in Cloesdam Village, Ga-Matlala, was targeted by criminals who took off with essential supplies including food, baby formula, stationary and other necessities needed for the centre’s daily operations. The situation was looking dire for a team that is already struggling to make ends meet until Auto&General intervened.
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April 17, 2024

Rich Soja appointed Global Head of Marine at Allianz Commercial

Allianz Commercial confirms a key appointment to its global Specialty leadership team taking effect immediately. Rich Soja, currently Head of Inland Marine/Regional Head of Marine North America, is appointed as Global Head of Marine reporting to Gordon Browne, Global Head of Specialty.
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