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January 14, 2025
The Clarity of Hindsight
Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, Izak Odendaal takes a look at the biggest hits and misses of 2024, grouped under three broad themes: the US, China and South Africa. Importantly, let’s see what we can learn from them.
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January 13, 2025
Mediclinic invests in renewables with an eye towards carbon neutrality
In 2021, with ten short years to achieve this lofty goal, Mediclinic set about measuring, analysing and then reducing their reliance on fossil fuel energy supplies. Four years in, Mediclinic now has photovoltaic panels installed at 28 sites across South Africa and is heading towards their next phase.
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January 13, 2025
Three ways to spruce up your insurance in the New Year
As life changes, so do your insurance needs and by taking the time to review your policy annually, you can ensure that your policy details are correct, and your coverage is aligned with your current situation, preventing both under-insurance and over-insurance.
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January 13, 2025
FINEOS ranked in Top Ten of Everest Group’s Leading 50™ Life & Annuity InsurTech Providers report
FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL) have announced that Everest Group’s Leading 50TM Life & Annuity (L&A) Insurance Technology Providers report has positioned FINEOS as a leader in the global life, accident and health insurance technology market for 2024.
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January 13, 2025
Health & Accident Underwriting Managers and GENRIC Insurance announce partnership
Health & Accident Underwriting Managers has announced its partnership with GENRIC Insurance Company Limited (GENRIC Insurance) to bring its health and personal accident insurance products to market.
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January 10, 2025
2024 key learnings to take into 2025 for SA businesses: resilience is key
Friedrich Meisenholl, Regional Investment Manager at Business Partners Limited, believes improvements are on the horizon as we look ahead to 2025. However, the past year has taught businesses that anything from natural disasters to fuel price shocks can scramble even the most meticulous plans for business growth.
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January 10, 2025
The role of a securities portfolio in your holistic retirement plan
Wendy Myers, Head of Securities, PSG Wealth says, personalised financial planning is essential because everyone’s retirement goals, financial situations and risk tolerances are different. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or nearing retirement, your plan should be tailored to fit your unique circumstances.
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January 10, 2025
Kurt Solomon joins Gage Car Hire as chief business officer
Kurt Solomon has been appointed chief business officer at Gage Car Hire, a trusted leader in insurance replacement car rentals. With over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Kurt brings a wealth of expertise, an extensive network and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.
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January 9, 2025
Santam to host major 2025 international agricultural loss adjustment seminar
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has scored an international accolade for the continent with the decision by the International Association of Agricultural Production Insurers (AIAG) to host the 2025 Loss Adjusters’ Seminar in Cape Town.
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January 9, 2025
How to safeguard your business operations against cybercrime
Karen Rimmer, Head of Distribution at PSG Insure, highlights that the consequences of cybercrime can be devastating, leading to severe financial loss, reputational damage, operational disruption, and potential legal liabilities – for businesses of any size.
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Download the 2023 TechFest eBook

Technology has become indispensable in the digital age. As for the insurance and financial industries, if you had the privilege, or foresight, to attend COVER's TechFest2023, you would have heard from the various presenters how crucial innovation on the back of technology has become for survival and a sustainable competitive strategy.

In this e-book we feature a comprehensive overview of all the presentations and round table discussions. The videos of the sessions, for the full experience, can be viewed on our website.

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