Sherry Sibeko warns that festive home and vehicle upgrades can leave consumers underinsured if policies are not updated, urging South Africans to review and disclose changes so their insurance cover accurately reflects new values, risks and assets in 2026.

Following the successful completion of a comprehensive credit rating assessment by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, Centriq Insurance Company Ltd has been assigned a ‘zaAAA’ South Africa National Scale Rating.

The Insurance Crime Bureau is pleased to formally announce the admission of WesBank as a Vehicle Asset Finance (VAF) Member of the organisation.

Momentum Insure Chief Actuary, Rudolf Britz reframes insurance not as a grudge purchase, but as a performance enabler that protects goals, preserves focus, and supports long-term financial momentum.

According to Marius Kemp, Head of Personal Underwriting at Santam, the reality is that unforeseen incidents can happen at any time, and the financial impact of replacing or repairing these expensive gifts can be significant. Comprehensive insurance is key to ensuring no one is out of pocket if something happens to your new gift.

With the holidays just around the corner, many South Africans are starting to feel the festive cheer. But although this is a time for celebration, it also brings higher risks, including increased crime levels. Tarina Vlok, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, a high-net-worth insurer and a subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure, shares her top tips for staying safe this festive season.