June 25, 2024

Property fire claims tend to rise over winter months

Winter increases fire risks, making it crucial for businesses to be prepared. Thabo Twalo, Chief Underwriting Officer at Santam Broker Solutions, emphasizes ensuring adequate fire insurance and proactive risk management. Learn essential fire prevention tips to protect your business from potentially devastating losses.
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June 25, 2024

Tips to keep you warm and safe this winter

Stay warm and safe this winter with vital safety tips from Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance. Learn how to properly use generators, heaters, and electric blankets to prevent accidents and ensure your family's safety.
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June 20, 2024

Insurers urge customers to install trackers as high-end vehicle theft increases

Installing a vehicle tracking device is crucial for South African car owners. With rising carjackings and thefts, Marius Kemp Head of Personal Lines Insurance at Santam, explains how tracking devices offer benefits like reduced insurance premiums, faster recoveries, and added safety features.
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June 19, 2024

The true costs of funerals in South Africa – and how to prevent under-insurance

Funeral cover is the largest insurance segment in South Africa but despite the average South African owning up to four policies, most families are still under-insured and end up taking up expensive loans or credit card debts to cover a loved one’s funeral expense.
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June 13, 2024

Stay alert this winter: Early sunsets result in rising crime

As winter sets across South Africa, longer nights and earlier sunsets create prime conditions for increased criminal activity. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, particularly near residential areas, shopping malls, and fuel stations, as darkness and cold weather provide cover for criminals.
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June 13, 2024

Young, wild – but ‘not so free’ if something goes wrong

South Africans are notoriously poor savers, with less than 30% having an emergency fund. For young people, lacking financial backup can be particularly risky. Marius Kemp from Santam emphasizes the importance of insurance for financial protection and peace of mind.
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