Short Term

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.

May 28, 2026

When work moves out of the office, so does the risk

May 25, 2026

Claim and simple: 7 reasons car warranty claims get rejected

May 25, 2026

The expensive detail many people miss before cancelling insurance

May 21, 2026

The Insurance Conference is coming to Cape Town

May 18, 2026

Insurance essentials for South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Rishai Neerachand, Executive Head of Business Insurance at Miway, says South Africa’s growing entrepreneurial sector must prioritise risk management early, as tailored insurance and support services are essential for protecting small businesses against operational, legal and emerging digital risks.

May 18, 2026

Price Forbes launches construction offering in South Africa

Kenny Thorpe, Chairman of Price Forbes South Africa, says the launch of the new construction practice, strengthened by specialist appointments and a partnership with the London team, positions the business to better serve construction clients across Africa and global markets.

May 13, 2026

Why you could still owe money after your car is declared a total loss

Wynand van Vuuren, Client Experience Partner at King Price Insurance, says credit shortfall cover protects motorists from having to repay the difference between an insurer’s payout and the outstanding finance owed on a written-off or stolen vehicle.

May 12, 2026

Insurance models must connect the dots to fit a new agricultural world

Andries Wiese, Head of Agriculture at Hollard, says rapid technological advancement and the expansion of agribusinesses beyond farming are reshaping agricultural risk, requiring insurers and brokers to adopt more holistic, tailored risk management and insurance solutions.

May 4, 2026

GENRIC Insurance Company Appoints Werner Strydom as Chief Executive Officer

Werner Strydom’s appointment as CEO of GENRIC Insurance marks a leadership transition focused on continuity and growth, leveraging his deep internal experience to build on the company’s entrepreneurial culture and drive expansion in specialised insurance markets.