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Decline in home burglaries: A closer look at Western Cape's crime statistics
Recent crime statistics reveal a notable decline in home burglaries during the second quarter, highlighting improvements in crime prevention.
South Africans name the best insurers in the country - index
South Africans have had their say and named the best insurers in the country.
Expert shares 4 important tips for Airbnb hosts to consider ahead of peak travel season
Airbnb hosts have a huge earning potential, however, there are risks associated in providing short term accommodation.
Take a look at the best South African life insurance companies
Five South African insurers have been named among the best in the world by Forbes.
Cape storms: Top insurance tips to protect your car and property
Insurance expert offers top tips to help people protect their homes and cars when bad weather hits.
Forbes ranks 10 SA insurers among the best in the world
10 South African insurers have made it to Forbes World’s Best Auto Insurance Companies 2024 list, is your insurer one of them?
Most sickness, disability claims come from clients under 45 – Sanlam
Sanlam said a notable trend in its 2023 risk and savings claim statistics was the prevalence of claims from younger clients, particularly in the areas of sickness and income protection.
Insurance policy holders warned of new scam
The Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) has warned about a concerning trend involving criminals directly targeting insurance companies.
Santam receives 254 claims for property damage in Eastern Cape floods
They are expecting the number of claims to increase in the coming days as residents commence with mopping up operations.
Harsh weather conditions - rise in claims after bad Western Cape weather
There has been a rise in claims, following the inclement weather in parts of the Western Cape, according to Santam.
Santam activates ‘Catastrophe protocols’ to deal with bad weather as claims skyrocket
This past weekend high gale force winds resulted in the spread of fire in the areas of Stellenbosch and Fish Hoek area.
Thinking of going off grid? Understand the impact it will have on your insurance
Before you install solar panels at your home, it is essential to understand how these items are covered under insurance policies.
Here are 2023’s most loved local businesses
Santam released the fourth edition of its Most Loved Local Report.
From medical emergencies to lost baggage - here’s what travel insurance can help you with
Many jet-setters have probably not heard of travel insurance, but nowadays it is an essential item on any traveller’s checklist.
If insurance crime continues, it will affect underwriter’s risk assessment
The insurance industry was not a standalone sector but was rather a connector of various industries and an important component of economic development.
Joburg hail storm: An important reminder to insure your solar panels
A fierce hail storm caused massive damage to cars and homes in parts of Johannesburg on Monday night, and no doubt, expensive rooftop solar panels may have been victims of the cricket ball-sized hailstones that were unleashed.
Safety tips to navigate bad weather
Heavy rains and adverse weather conditions that have impacted parts of Johannesburg over the last few days.
Extreme weather and your insurance - Here's what you need to know ahead of heavy rainfall
With South Africa’s recent surge in floods, the country is not excluded from this list of predicted high-risk areas.
Santam rebrands JaSure to Santam Switch
Santam initially acquired 51% of the insurtech in 2020 and completed the acquisition by obtaining the remaining 49% equity last June.
Insurers still counting the cost Western Cape storm damage
Insurers are still counting the cost of the damage suffered during heavy rain in the last few days in areas such Paarl, Wellington, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Franschhoek and Worcester.
Child artists ready their paintbrushes for national competition
Children across South Africa are invited to enter their art in the Santam Child Art project. Up for grabs are cash prizes for schools, the chance to feature in the 2024 calendar and ‒ for selected pieces ‒ an online exhibition.
Insurance ombuds recover R330 million for consumers
The offices for the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) and the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance (Olti), which operate under a single insurance ombudsman, jointly clawed back more than R330 million for consumers in 2022.
Santam reports sound results despite adverse claims experience
It said in an operational update that operating conditions were challenging, with insurance growth prospects dampened by the impact of electricity supply disruptions.
Santam purchases MTN-SA’s device insurance book
MTN South Africa’s device insurance book currently has just over 400 000 policies and an annual Gross Written Premium value of nearly R400 million.
Santam shows resilience in months of many catastrophes
Despite paying out just under R30 billion in insurance claims last year, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer was still able to pay out a competitive dividend.