The rise in interest rates, rolling loadshedding, increasing costs of petrol, food, among others, have put a strain on the disposable income of South African households.

In an unpredictable and volatile risk environment, managing day-to-day risks should remain a top priority for South African businesses. However, with emerging risks such cybercrime, human error remains the greatest point of vulnerability.

The title of ‘best’ is something that all businesses strive for and work hard to achieve and is what have been trusted to provide since 1985. Auto & General’s efforts in this regard have paid off with the announcement that it has been voted as the Best of the Best in two categories in the recent The Star Readers’ Choice Awards.

With winter fast approaching, and weather patterns suggesting it is going to be a harsh season, Attie Blaauw, Head of Personal Lines Underwriting at Santam, has advised those living in areas prone to extreme atmospheric conditions in South Africa to take precautions.

Several South African insurers — including the state-owned Sasria that covers special risks like riots, strikes, and terrorism — are excluding damages related to the possible failure of Eskom’s national grid.

The hosts of AIE 2023 – the Insurance Institute of South Africa and the South African Insurance Association – have confirmed the topics for this year’s conference.