Your own, or any of your loved ones' funeral is not something you want to think about, but they are an inevitable fact of life. It's the final send off, and in Mzansi they are a respectful celebration of a life well lived. They are a communal gathering of loved ones, family and friends that often involve travel, catering, venue hire, the cost of a coffin or casket and the burial itself. The list goes on. Everything to make it memorable and meaningful requires a lot of co-ordination and often a lot of money.

Business Insurance often lands somewhere between “urgent” and “overwhelming” on a business owner's to-do list. You know it’s important, you're just struggling to find the time (and the right provider).

Looking for Car Insurance - a process that usually starts with good intentions but often ends with a quick decision made under pressure. A renewal reminder pops up, a friend recommends a provider, or a dealership slips an option into your paperwork and suddenly you’re insured… without really knowing what you’ve signed up for.

Life Insurance usually follows a seminal life moment: a new baby, a bond approval, or a growing sense that other people now depend on you. Even though the language can feel technical and the temptation to put it off for another month is strong, try to include it in your insurance portfolio as soon as you are able to.

At long last, South Africa is showing small signs of economic recovery. Inflation has cooled a little and optimism is flickering back. Yet ask almost any household how things feel day to day, and the answer is still: tight.

Learn the differences between Service Plans, Motor Plans, and Vehicle Warranties, find the perfect coverage for you and your car by comparing quotes side by side on hippo.co.za. 

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to be more on top of your finances, here’s a simple place to start: your insurance. New comparison data shows that South Africans are saving an average of R1208 per month* by reviewing and switching their insurance cover - not because they’re opting for less protection, but because they’re better informed.

How would you like to be remembered? Some prefer a funeral where family and friends wear bright colours and release multi-coloured balloons while others want a cremation so that their remains can be scattered in the ocean. But what would it cost? We take a closer look...

Learn what the definitions of short-term insurance and long-term insurance are, and what the differences are in terms of which products they each cover and how they're governed.

Hours after a parent, spouse or child passes away, you’re hit with the reality of making the funeral arrangements – a task you may not have hands-on experience with. You may have attended dozens of funerals before and already know the rituals that take place during the burial, but how do you pull it all together yourself considering all the challenges and decisions?

Are price hikes putting a dent in your bank balance? Here are some smart money-saving tips to fight the effects of inflation and keep your budget in the black.

There are a few things in life that genuinely get better with age wine, friendships, and your Spotify algorithm. But when it comes to life insurance? Sooner is definitely better. If you're in your 20s or 30s thinking, “Life insurance? That’s for people with a will and a weekend garden,” you're not alone. But here's the catch the longer you wait to get cover, the more it’s likely to cost. And by the time you feel old enough for it, you’ll be paying extra for the delay.