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Subscribe To » Newsletter  | RSS Feeds Press Room Press Archive » Liberty Drives Hope - and places the needs of ordinary South Africans at the core Published: Fri, 31 Jul 20                                     It was a desperate cry for help on Facebook. When Karen Denny, Divisional Executive for Liberty’s Digital Marketing team, ... Read More » SANLAM PAYS OUT OVER R4 BILLION IN CLAIMS IN 2019 Published: Mon, 20 Jul 20 South Africa, 20 July 2020: In 2019, Sanlam paid out over 99% of death claims. The leading insurer predicts a rise in claims for death, funeral, sickness and income protection in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Petrie Marx, Product Actuary at Sanlam Individual Life, says that this year is a testament ... Read More » Let's talk about the value of Women in SA Published: Wed, 15 Jul 20 Dubbed the Liberty Blue Table Sessions, financial services group Liberty, has launched a series of online conversations to unearth the value women bring to the economy in a time of COVID-19 and beyond. 15 July, 2020 – Women in South Africa are the backbone of the economy. According to a Flux Trends ... Read More » How to spot a financial scam Published: Thu, 09 Jul 20 Richard Rattue, MD, Compli-Serve SA   The prevalence of online financial crime speaks to the value of personal and company data. At a recent webinar, Reuters, shared some important reminders. Even though you may have taken the necessary precautions to keep yourself safe, scams evolve just as we do. Becoming ... Read More » POPI ACT IS NOW IN FORCE Published: Tue, 07 Jul 20 FIVE STEPS TO ENSURE POPI COMPLIANCE FOR DIRECT MARKETING   07 July 2020: The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI) has now come into effect and it is important that South Africa businesses adhere to the new regulations. The use of personal information is everywhere and it’s almost ... Read More » DRAFTING A WILL DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Published: Wed, 01 Jul 20 By Christel Botha, Alexander Forbes Fiduciary Services Manager   Life in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic has given people time to reflect on their personal affairs, leading to an increase in numbers of people making and updating their Last Will and Testament in a bid to regain control over their lives ... Read More » Insurance Gateway Launches Virtual Offices Published: Fri, 26 Jun 20 Insurance Gateway developed a new way of connecting brokers to their clients. This new platform will launch 1 July 2020 and I would like to invite you to have a look. To view our offices please click the link below. Features include online appointments, instant video meetings, document management, AI, CRM and even ... Read More » 1LIFE, SAMSUNG & LIFEQ: GROW YOUR LIFE COVER WHILE YOU SLEEP Published: Thu, 11 Jun 20 1Life, Samsung South Africa and LifeQ have partnered to launch a life insurance eco-system - 1Life Pulse. This partnership brings life insurance, technology and science together in a simple way, providing consumers with attainable, dynamic, long-term value for making better choices regarding their wellbeing. 1Life ... Read More » 1LIFE SURVEY: SLEEP, WEIGHT AND HEART HEALTH A CONCERN FOR OVER 50% OF SOUTH AFRICANS Published: Thu, 11 Jun 20 Sleep - a critical aspect of overall wellbeing, and essential for a healthy heart, is impacted predominantly by stress and financial pressures, as indicated by 58% of South Africans, according to a new survey by 1Life with over 5 000 respondents.   What’s more, 51% of survey respondents ... Read More » Your financial wellbeing has never been more important – now is the time Published: Tue, 26 May 20 The outbreak and rapid spread across the globe of COVID-19 shocked the world and left many already struggling economies, and even strong economies, in trouble. The good news is that measures can be implemented to help individuals to cope with the situation. Iemas Insurance Brokers’ experts give their perspective ... Read More » COVID-19: HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR CLIENTS’ WILLS ARE VALID DURING SOUTH AFRICA’S LOCKDOWN Published: Mon, 11 May 20 Lockdown has spurred many South Africans to draw up their Wills online or over the telephone. But with every new circumstance we are often presented with challenges that require innovation and creative solutions to overcome these challenges. One thing the dawn of Covid-19 has taught us is that if you are not agile ... Read More » Covid-19: TERS - 5 important updates Published: Mon, 04 May 20 by Joon Chong, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Johan Olivier, Shane Johnson, Bianca Viljoen, Zipho Tile   Since the launch of TERS, there has been (almost) daily changes introduced by the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Following those amendments, the Minister of Employment & Labour ... Read More » 1Life Insurance offers free tuition for school children through Boston City Campus Connect and Ivy Digital Published: Tue, 28 Apr 20 1Life Insurance has reaffirmed the company’s long-standing commitment to educating South Africans by launching a new partnership with Boston City Campus Connect and Ivy Digital, that will provide children of 1Life newsletter subscribers with free tuition from Grades 8 – 12. “In 2013 we ... Read More » The non-legal guide to surviving the Coronavirus Published: Fri, 24 Apr 20 Soon after the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the declaration of the National Disaster, there was an outbreak of legal and other publications, some more helpful than others, dealing with COVID-19, the law, the end of the world, and surviving the Coronavirus. You could seek guidance from a letter supposedly ... Read More » The Pandemic, Physical Damage, Business Interruption Losses and Reinsurance Published: Tue, 07 Apr 20 The Pandemic, Physical Damage, Business Interruption Losses and Reinsurance How is your 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle progressing?   Coronavirus and physical damage You may have seen reference to the recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in MDS Inc v Factory Mutual Insurance Company ... Read More » 1Life donates to frontline health workers Published: Tue, 07 Apr 20 1Life has donated R500 000 to Gift of the Givers to assist frontline medical workers fight COVID-19. “Medical workers are at the coalface of the pandemic. It’s because of them – their courage and dedication – that we’ll prevail. Our donation is a gesture of thanks and appreciation ... Read More » POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: SAIA BREAKFAST SESSION 2020 Published: Mon, 16 Mar 20 Following the national disaster declaration made by the President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, on 15 March 2020 around the spread of the coronavirus, the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has decided to postpone the SAIA Breakfast Session which was to be held on 19 March to a later date in May 2020 ... Read More » Allianz: 5 sustainability trends to watch for companies Published: Thu, 12 Mar 20 Companies can potentially face reputational damage or legal liabilities if they fail to appropriately manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s ESG team identified key trends to watch: climate change, water management, preserving biodiversity degradation ... Read More » CORONAVIRUS Q&A: KNOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS Published: Wed, 11 Mar 20 Aadil Patel, National Head of the Employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, Senior Associate in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr   The COVID – 19 (or "Coronavirus") is spreading. In this alert, we answer some of the most pressing questions that have been asked over ... Read More » Are joint life policies the way to go for married couples? Published: Tue, 03 Mar 20 Schalk Malan, Chief Executive Officer at BrightRock   Having life insurance cover is definitely something married couples should prioritise, and some think that having a joint life policy means better premiums and less hassle. But there are a few other factors couples must consider before committing to ... Read More » Page:  12  of 2 More News » Healthcare » WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE LEAVE DURING LOCKDOWN New Pandemic Insurance solution protects consumers against the financial ramifications of Covid-19 hospitalisation Spiralling healthcare costs leave consumers exposed to out-of-pocket hospitalisation expenses not covered by medical aid ARE COMPANIES DOING ENOUGH FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19 FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR MEDICAL SCHEME MEMBERS Investment » Is the Covid-19 e-commerce boom here to stay? SOUTH AFRICA FACES WEALTH DETERIORATION CRISIS Art as a store of value in times of crisis FINANCIAL LESSONS 2020 HAS TAUGHT US Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) Retirement » HOW TO CATCH UP ON YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS Minister urges South Africans to build their houses on rock EMERGENCY BUDGET SIGNALS THAT NOW IS THE TIME TO RECESSION PROOF YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS Seven essential start-up tips from JustMoney RISKS FACING RETIREES IN THE COVID-19 ERA Short-term » Having a say in our future, digitisation in insurance Millions of South Africans avoid preventative health screenings due to a lack of financial access BELT CONVEYORS IN UNDERGOUND MINES Design “Away” Fires In Substations And Transformers SAVING IS ESSENTIAL, SO IS INSURANCE From The Glossary » Umbrella Policy (Insurance): A special form of liability policy designed to protect the insured for certain unknown contingencies over and above the normal coverage. More Definitions »