2024-10-22

The e-hailing conundrum: are you insuring a car or a business?

When the Uber wave first hit South Africa in 2013, it didn’t just bring ride-hailing convenience to the palm of our hands; it shook up the entire taxi industry. Fast forward a few years, Bolt joined the race, and now e-hailing is as South African as biltong and braais.

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2024-09-03

SA property related crime – How has it changed

Whether you’re sipping on your tea in a five-storey home in an upper-class residential area, find yourself comfortably ensconced in your three-bedroom townhouse in the more middle-class neck of the suburbs, no one is safe or exempt from being a victim of

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2024-08-08

Hippo’s Guide to Your Ultimate VW Polo Life

From Midrand to Mamelodi, Alex to Alberton, and Soweto to Spruitview, Gauteng gents between 28 and 35 are buying Polos. They’ve hustled, side hustled, studied, and secured jobs to get these iconic whips which are rightfully their pride and joy. They’ve grafted hard for these status symbols and the associated lifestyle of a Polo player.

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2024-07-30

What's the difference? Choosing between Comprehensive Car Insurance and Third-Party Insurance

Third-party liability insurance only can seem like a cost-saving option over comprehensive insurance, but an incident involving your car could end up costing you more than you bargained for.

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2024-07-09

What to do when you’ve previously cancelled your Car Insurance

It's usually harder and more expensive to get car insurance again if you've had a break in cover. But reinsuring your vehicle after having cancelled in order to manage your lockdown budget is a vital step towards repairing your now-damaged risk profile.

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2024-07-09

5 reasons why cancelling your Car Insurance is a bad idea

Picture this: it’s life after lockdown and you are finally back on track with your budget. You’re relieved that you can afford to pick up those payments you decided to drop to spare your pocket. You can insure your car again… But then comes the shock: your premiums are suddenly far higher than what you were paying before the lockdown! What happened?

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2024-07-02

Adulting Is Getting More and More Expensive

While Hippo is driven by data, people are what interest us most. We’re obsessed with finding ways to save all South Africans money across a wide spectrum of products and services, all on one fast and convenient website where you can compare quotes side by side.

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2024-02-23

Party Planning 101: Event Liability Cover is a Must-Have

Unveil the essential role of event liability insurance in safeguarding the success and financial stability of events. Whether orchestrating corporate functions or personal celebrations, this insurance provides peace of mind, bolsters credibility, making it an indispensable asset for discerning event planners seeking to ensure seamless and secure events.

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2023-09-10

Hippo Found the Ultimate Bok Legend to Kick High Insurance Prices

In our constant quest to get every Bok-loving, braai-starting, loadshedding-defying South African to get the insurance they deserve, we got legendary Springbok Frans Steyn to team up with Hippo for our new campaign.

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2023-06-19

When to get Life Insurance

Death, taxes and loadshedding are the three inevitabilities of (South African) life – and having life insurance can help your loved ones deal with all three, if you start early enough.

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2023-04-24

Is your side hustle insured?

You take your side hustle seriously — so make sure you're insurance-legit!

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2023-04-21

Which cars are hijacked or stolen the most in South Africa?

Is your car on the shopping list of South Africa's brazen car thieves? Compare the list of the most commonly stolen cars with the bestselling cars and you'll notice that this country's thieves seem to favour the same vehicles as most of the honest population. Let's look at the most frequently stolen or hijacked vehicles in SA and how these numbers might affect you as an owner.

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