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June 1, 2026
The everyday items most people forget to insure correctly
Funeka Ngewu, Head of Claims at Momentum Insure, says many consumers mistakenly assume all household possessions are automatically covered, warning that portable items, solar installations and underinsured valuables often fall into insurance gaps unless policies are regularly reviewed and updated.
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June 1, 2026
Why Income Protection Matters More Than Ever
Dr Fred Philippou, Financial Planner at Liberty, says rising unemployment, economic uncertainty and increasing household financial pressures are making financial protection more important than ever, with income protection, disability, critical illness and short-term insurance helping families maintain financial stability when unexpected events disrupt their ability to earn an income.
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June 1, 2026
Exploring the frontier: Why elevated risk offers enticing opportunities
Rory Kutisker-Jacobson and Varshan Maharaj, co-fund managers of the Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund, argue that investors may be overpaying for the perceived safety of familiar developed-market assets, while attractive opportunities exist in undervalued frontier and emerging markets where risks are often mispriced relative to potential long-term returns.
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June 1, 2026
Santam Syndicate 1918 appoints Sam Geddes as Chief Executive Officer
Santam Syndicate 1918 has appointed Sam Geddes as Chief Executive Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it expands its presence at Lloyd’s. With more than 25 years of international insurance market experience, Geddes will lead the next phase of the Syndicate’s growth strategy, supporting Santam Group’s FutureFit 2030 ambitions for international expansion and diversification.
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June 1, 2026
Liberty pays out billions in claims in 2025
Liberty paid out R12.63 billion in claims during 2025, supporting thousands of South Africans and their families through death, disability, critical illness and income protection benefits, while claims data highlighted the growing financial impact of cancer, cardiovascular disease and long-term disability.
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June 1, 2026
South Africans are better prepared for death than for surviving serious illness
Momentum Life Insurance paid R6.88 billion in claims during 2025, with rising critical illness, disability and income protection claims highlighting growing financial risks for working-age South Africans and the need for comprehensive financial protection.
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June 1, 2026
Navigating drone insurance in SA – private vs. commercial cover
Cleme Smith, Aviation Specialist at Santam Specialist Solutions, says South Africa’s rapidly growing drone sector is increasing demand for specialised insurance that protects both the aircraft and potential third-party liabilities, while emphasising that commercial operators must comply with licensing and regulatory requirements to ensure valid cover.
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May 29, 2026
SARB raises repo rate amid inflation risks
Mark Phillips, Head of Portfolio Management and Analytics at PPS Investments, says the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates reflects growing concern that the Middle East-driven energy shock, rising fuel costs and drought risks could trigger broader inflation pressures, despite improving domestic fiscal conditions and a resilient rand.
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May 29, 2026
Four “silent spending habits” quietly eroding South Africans’ savings
Sean van Zyl, Certified Financial Planner® at Old Mutual Personal Finance, says seemingly small spending habits such as takeaways, impulse purchases, social spending and buying unnecessary “specials” can quietly undermine long-term savings goals, with financial success depending on recognising these behavioural patterns and making intentional, disciplined spending decisions.
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May 29, 2026
Cost-Of-Living Squeeze Deepens as SA Consumers Shift into Survival Mode
New data from TransUnion reveals a definitive, structural shift in consumer behaviour. The modest financial recovery we saw at the start of 2026 has officially stalled. Driven by a perfect storm of a 4.0% inflation spike, a crippling R5,452.09 average monthly food basket, and rising fuel costs, South Africans are officially shifting from "cautious optimism" to a defensive "survival mode.
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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.
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