A suspected tornado in Pretoria highlights the growing risk of extreme weather events in South Africa. Wynand van Vuuren of King Price Insurance stresses the importance of adequate home, car, and contents insurance as under-insurance leaves many consumers financially vulnerable.

The debate surrounding road safety in South Africa has recently intensified with the proposal to reduce speed limits on the country’s roads, as part of the Road Traffic Management Act. Nthabeleng Stamier, product systems and analytics manager at Old Mutual Insure, discusses the proposal as a measure to improve road safety, highlighting the need for better enforcement, responsible driver behaviour, and the role of insurance.

A fire can have disastrous effects on your business, causing both immediate and long-term consequences that extend far beyond the physical damage. Karen Rimmer, Head of Distribution at PSG Insure emphasises that, in the wake of a fire, you may experience the loss of inventory, equipment and critical infrastructure, halting operations and potentially leading to significant financial loss or even worse, loss of lives.

Yesterday saw the premier of the South African Funeral Industry Summit (SAFIS). Hosted by 360 Administration and Systems, the summit was a huge success with 300 in-person and over a 1000 online registered attendees. The day saw industry leaders, compliance experts, and technology specialists gather to explore the evolving landscape of funeral insurance in South Africa.

Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Underwriting at Santam, warns that these situations can escalate quickly, posing serious damage to people’s homes and belongings. “Flooding can happen rapidly, leaving little time to react. At the first sight of heavy rain, you should always try to divert runoff away from your house if possible.

Your insurer’s reason for being is to look after you throughout your life’s journey… Just like the partner you share your life with. So, before making a forever commitment, it makes sense to research different insurers as diligently as you might stalk a potential first date’s socials.