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 4, 2026

Ami introduces Guaranteed Value Cover

Christelle Colman, CEO and Founder of Ami Underwriting Managers, says Guaranteed Value Cover gives homeowners flexibility by offering an alternative to valuations, helping reduce the risk of underinsurance and unexpected reduced payouts at claims stage.

April 30, 2026

Getting to know the person behind the title: Tandiwe Cimela, Executive: ELITE Risk Acceptances

Tandiwe Cimela, Executive of ELITE Risk Acceptances, says sustainable business success is built on consistency, accountability and sound judgement, emphasising that while technology enhances efficiency, strong leadership and disciplined decision-making remain essential to long-term resilience.

April 30, 2026

Santam becomes first insurer in Africa to migrate entire insurance platform to the cloud

Sam Nkosi, Chief Information Officer at Santam, says the company’s full migration of its core insurance platform to the cloud enhances resilience, scalability and innovation, enabling faster service, improved reliability and better long-term customer outcomes.

April 29, 2026

Microinsurance: fears, misconceptions and opportunities

Xolani Nxanga, Managing Executive for Microinsurance at Guardrisk, says microinsurance cell captives are expanding access to affordable insurance by lowering capital requirements and enabling businesses to offer simple, cost-effective cover to underserved markets.

April 28, 2026

In an uncertain world, trip cancellation insurance is a must for travellers

Jason Veitch, Head of Travel, Accident and Health at Santam Travel Insurance, says trip cancellation insurance protects travellers from financial loss on non-refundable bookings, providing critical cover when unforeseen events force cancellations, but requires careful understanding of inclusions, exclusions, and timely purchase.

April 23, 2026

Let’s reset the insurance narrative in SA’s project finance market

Sophie Maggs, Head of Underwriting at Crawford Dougall, says limited participation of local insurers in major infrastructure projects is often due to how lender requirements are interpreted, highlighting the need for clearer alignment and collaboration to unlock local market capacity.