2021-06-09

5 bonkers Travel Insurance claims

Planning a post-pandemic holiday trip? Good idea. Planning on going without travel insurance? Very, very bad idea. Strange things happen in foreign lands – as these (possibly) true stories show.

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2021-06-08

Who gets your retirement savings?

Your retirement fund savings are a huge portion of your wealth. But if you think you have the final say on who inherits the money when you die, you're sadly mistaken.

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2021-06-03

Yes, celebs really had these body parts insured

Hands, legs, smiles, boobs, bottoms... they're the tools of an entertainer's trade and – like any business asset – they need business insurance cover.

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2021-05-28

How oversharing could sink your insurance claim

Your friends, family, employers and prospective partners are all watching your social media accounts. Don't be surprised if your insurer does the same.

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2021-05-21

The strange case of the car, the crash, the claim and the missing photographs

A recent car insurance case, and its ruling by the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance, carries a stark warning for people who are not great with their paperwork.

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2021-04-01

Guide to driver’s licence rules in 2021

The time has come for you to renew your driver's licence and you're probably already dreading dealing with all the admin, especially given the complications of the COVID-19 lockdown. Our quick guide to renewing your driver's licence will help you get it done in no time.

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2021-03-30

Under 35? Here’s why you should take out a Life Insurance policy

It's a financial product most young people dismiss, but in fact it tends to be cheaper and more comprehensive for them. Here are some pointers to help you see why you should invest in life cover at your earliest convenience.

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2021-02-18

How a high excess on your Car Insurance can work for you

Here’s how excess on your car insurance works – and how it can save you money, if you’re a smart saver!

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2020-10-22

What happens with insurance after you’re in a car accident

Bad news: you’ve been involved in a car crash. Worse news: you’re not sure how to handle the insurance part. Good news: we’re here to walk you through it.

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2020-09-18

Are you driving SA’s cheapest car to insure?

Looking to pay less than a grand but still have your shiny new ride? For less than R1,000 per month, you could get a new car comprehensively covered. Here are the best new cars to buy in SA right now.

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2020-09-03

Quit smoking? It’s time to check your Life Insurance premiums

Does quitting smoking make a difference to your life insurance premiums? We investigated.

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2020-08-14

How to resolve issues with your insurer as efficiently as possible

Banging your head against your (home) desk because of insurance-claim issues? Here are ideas to resolve things with your insurer without involving the ombudsman. Hint - start by doing your homework...

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