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Subscribe To » Newsletter  | RSS Feeds Press Room Press Archive » Funeral cover leads insurance uptake, but are millennials bucking the trend? Published: Wed, 29 Aug 18           Vera Nagtegaal, the Executive Head of Hippo. co. za.                   In South Africa, burying a loved one can be expensive, which explains why most insured adults have some form of funeral cover. According ... Read More » Breast cancer: managing the unthinkable Published: Wed, 29 Aug 18 Due to widely published content regarding cancer and the impact thereof, the awareness of this silent killer is rapidly increasing. Not only are people becoming more aware of the prevalence of cancer but they also start to realise that early detection of the disease has a powerful impact on the prognosis. ... Read More » Insurers and loss adjusters to take care when investigating claims Published: Tue, 28 Aug 18 By Jay Page, senior associate, Bowmans If it is not already high on the agenda, becoming familiar with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) should be a priority. In the UK last year, a firm of loss adjusters was found guilty of unlawfully disclosing personal data illegally obtained ... Read More » Choosing the right funeral cover amount Published: Mon, 27 Aug 18 Many consumers who take out funeral cover often struggle to choose the appropriate cover amount for funeral expenses. Nthabiseng Sethabela-Makoeng, Product Manager at FNB Life says, when deciding on the correct cover amount, it is essential to abide by the most basic principle of funeral insurance, which is ... Read More » FPI awards “everything we desire in a Financial Planner” Published: Thu, 23 Aug 18 Johannesburg, South Africa: The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa hosted a gala dinner to celebrate and crown the best of the profession. About 250 professionals in the financial planning profession came together at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, Johannesburg to celebrate what has admittedly ... Read More » Tackling the taboo topic couples never want to talk about Published: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Part 2 of the ‘First visit to an adviser’ series     By Madri Jacobs, Sanlam Senior Financial Planner   South Africa: In a solid relationship and wondering how to approach the tricky topic of money? About to get married and flustered over joint finances and complex contracts? Maybe ... Read More » Getting personal on the first ‘date’ with your financial planner Published: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Part 1 of the ‘Advice on your adviser’ series: Questions that may arise   Is marriage on the cards? Do you want kids? Is there a specific illness in your family history? Some people can be a little taken aback by just how personal a first visit to a financial planner can be. Money matters are often ... Read More » Survey reveals South African’s aren’t protecting their income Published: Wed, 22 Aug 18 In spite of this, less than 50% of the people surveyed by FMI (a division of Bidvest Life Limited) in their recent #RealityCheck consumer survey believe they will have a temporary injury in their working lifetimes, and do not have any form of Income Protection or Disability cover. The effects of not earning ... Read More » Setting the bar for innovation in customer engagement Published: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Loeries Award for Momentum Corporate’s Smart Underwriting solution   On Saturday, 18 August, Momentum Corporate’s Smart Underwriting solution won the silver award at the Loeries. The award is in the Service Design category which was introduced in 2015 to recognise brands that engage their customers ... Read More » The financial industry has to become more inclusive of the female market Published: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Over the last 30 years there have been significant changes in the role of women; both socially and financially. Traditionally, men tended to be the household breadwinners however, according to recent Statistics SA data, 41. 8% of total employment in the second quarter of 2018 with 32% of managers in South Africa being ... Read More » Protect your loved ones from becoming saddled with your credit debt Published: Tue, 21 Aug 18       Tlalane Ntuli, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Yalu           Credit life insurance, which covers your debts in the event of your death, disability or retrenchment, provides a valuable safety net to protect you and your loved ones from becoming ... Read More » Setting up your dependants for a sustainable financial future Published: Tue, 21 Aug 18 Johannesburg: According to Stats SA, in 2017 there were approximately 71 million unemployed youths globally. Roughly 53% of South African youths, between the ages of 15 and 34, are heavily indebted. Furthermore, the OECD conducted an Adult Financial Literacy Competency study that shows that South Africa has one of ... Read More » Soon-to-be-wed couples should pay equal attention to both wedding contracts and the big day Published: Mon, 20 Aug 18 The near arrival of Spring – and wedding season - are likely to fill soon-to-be wed couples with excitement about their impending nuptials, and while it is undoubtedly good to plan the details of the celebration, it is also important for partners to pay equal attention to the details of their marriage contracts ... Read More » Why women need a Will Published: Wed, 15 Aug 18 The vast majority of women with families do all they can to ensure that the future of their spouses, children and other loved ones will be financially secure. They work hard, they save, they invest. Yet many women don’t consider the importance of executing a Will in this regard, assuming that everything they ... Read More » Ombud raps insurer on knuckles for poor service Published: Wed, 15 Aug 18           Judge Ron McLaren Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance                   Cape Town: The Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance, Judge Ron McLaren, has criticised Alexander Forbes Life for the poor handling of a disability ... Read More » How to be your own heroine Published: Thu, 09 Aug 18 To the ladies out there who are still waiting for their knight in shining armour to rescue them, to save them from their troubled times and to ride off into the sunset in a Ferrari: this article is for you. “That knight is probably divorced with a few children and has money woes of his own, therefore there ... Read More » Longevity in women: a blessing or a financial burden? Published: Tue, 07 Aug 18 Many people find planning for retirement challenging; but retirement planning for women can be particularly tricky. This isn’t because women are any less capable of planning for the future than men, or less interested in saving. Rather, it’s as a result of one simple reality – women tend to live ... Read More » Do I need credit life cover if I already have life insurance? Published: Mon, 06 Aug 18 Do you know what credit life insurance covers you for and what the key differences are between credit life insurance and life insurance? Many people believe that if they have life cover, then they don’t need credit life insurance. However, credit life, which takes care of your outstanding debts ... Read More » Second dread disease claim upheld by long-term insurance ombudsman Published: Mon, 06 Aug 18           Judge McLaren Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance                   Cape Town: In the absence of an exclusion clause, there is no legal or insurance principle which prevents an insured from claiming under two different ... Read More » Long-term Insurance Giant Launches Customisable Funeral Plan Published: Fri, 03 Aug 18 The top-scoring life insurer in the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for three years running, Metropolitan has unveiled its new Funeral Solution which has personalisation at its core – giving policyholders the flexibility to customise their funeral based on their needs and pocket. “Our ... Read More » Page:  12  of 2 More News » Healthcare » Breaking the cycle of health inequalities Striking the right balance between activity and rest time for the elderly The practice of “Defensive Medicine” grows alongside the rise of medical malpractice claims When we work is often as important as how we work Fast-forward: Novartis SA gets moving to boost women’s mentorship Investment » South Africa, China lift ties to a new level Spring has sprung, so should your finances Global investing: finding opportunities in uncrowded spaces World Economic Forum Announces Record Participation for Summer Davos Solid financial delivery by Old Mutual Limited and R46.8bn to be returned to shareholders Retirement » Will you outlive your savings? Bright Africa continues to shine Tips on stretching your retirement savings Land expropriation - A calming perspective Liberty enhances governance of its Unclaimed Benefits Funds Short-term » Get your home ready for Winter Nobuhle Nkosi appointed AGCS Africa Head of Liability and Financial Lines Morocco: payment delays are improving but remain too long Natural gas: an oscillation between boom and gloom Allianz Africa COO appointed President of the AIO Have Your Say » Is insurance a priority for South African millennial's Yes No | Results » From The Glossary » Life Assured: The person on whose life the assurance has been arranged, and this individual need not be the owner of the policy. More Definitions »