In the driver’s seat: What you should know about insurance cover when driving

Many vehicle owners do not often consider the risk of allowing other people to drive their vehicle until an accident happens and it’s time to submit a claim. With most insurers, if you have a comprehensive car insurance policy, anyone with a valid driver’s license is allowed to drive your vehicle, however most policies require […]

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Conscious cost cutting: What to consider before you skimp on insurance

Between lockdowns and lootings, the past 18 months have been financially challenging for South Africans, many of whom have had to look at new ways to cut costs thanks to the adverse effects of the economic climate. With budgets under strain, some have opted to forego their insurance policies altogether to minimise monthly expenses, thus […]

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Business interruption insurance: Key elements of BI insurance

In this article, we focus on the key elements of business interruption insurance, namely calculating your indemnity period and gross profit. Indemnity period This is the maximum period that your insurer will pay you out for an insured event. The indemnity period is calculated from the date of the insured event, through the period of reinstatement until to […]

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Moving house? Don’t forget about your insurance

Moving is an exciting part of life, but it’s also an experience that can cause quite a bit of unease. Depending on how far away you’re moving, it can be a major life change, and it can also put a lot of strain on your wallet. If you have an existing contents insurance policy, it […]

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Extended lockdown: Does working from home affect your insurance?

Following the recent news of yet another extended period of lockdown restrictions amidst rising Covid-19 infections, many South Africans have opted to continue to stay safe by working from home. If you are a homeowner and find yourself in this position, whether working from home permanently or in a hybrid scenario, you may have wondered […]

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A ‘clean’ driver’s licence gives insurance peace-of-mind

Getting behind the wheel while your driver’s licence is cancelled or suspended could leave you in a heap of trouble following an accident. This is because driving without a valid licence is a criminal offence that may result in your insurance claim being rejected. The consequences of driving with a cancelled or suspended driver’s licence, […]

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Trustees made to pay out of their own pocket

Are you aware that body corporate trustees can be held personally liable for the shortfall in insurance in the case of underinsurance, as a result of an erroneous valuation? But how can this occur if the body corporate has trustee liability cover in place? Let’s have a look at a couple of scenarios that will result in the […]

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Running Microsoft Exchange – Please take note

A recently found Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability has been discovered. The vulnerability affects onsite implementations and if exploited it could give an attacker unauthorized access to and control of the network which would exist even after applying the necessary patches. There have already been South African companies who have fallen victim to this attack. Microsoft […]

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Comprehensive insurance vs Third-party insurance

The world of insurance can be so confusing with terminology that can be hard to understand. For example, you’d often see different car insurance packages, one offering comprehensive insurance and the other third-party insurance. So, what makes these options different? Who is this third party? And how do you know which one to choose? Let’s […]

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