"In the life insurance industry, building resilience means aligning better with customer needs and creating solutions around the lifestyle of the customer. It means bringing younger and underserved people into the insurance net, and simplifying…
"Leaving an inheritance after your death is something many people aspire to. However, the cost of dying and winding up your estate will reduce the inheritance your loved ones receive," says Christel Botha, fiduciary service manager at Alexforbes.
“Today, clients are far more agile, they want to get the message now, and they want regular contact and engagement. In the modern era, regular, appropriate messaging instils confidence much more than an annual check-in. Confidence is, and always…
"Establishing sound financial habits is something everyone should learn as early as possible. Making sure your clients are covered against life's curveballs from a young age is essential in today's world," says Nivash Manulal, Chief Distribution…
“We are thrilled to welcome Nivash to the team. His experience in managing operations to achieve business goals and maximise profitability will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our operations and services,” says Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO…
“We are pleased to partner with Discovery Health and Auto & General Insurance in making private healthcare cover easily available and affordable for everyone, with the added benefit of cashback in your pocket,” says Vikash Singh, Clicks Managing…
Mariska Oosthuizen, Chief Marketing Officer: Sanlam Group, explains, “One of the main reasons we miss crucial moments to make sound financial planning decisions - for instance not starting to save early enough to take advantage of interest compounding…
"Empowering future generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous remains Sanlam's collective purpose. The Group endevours to continue fostering an inclusive, high-performance and agile culture that drives accountability, collaboration…
"Insurance is not an investment. The aim is really to give consumers peace of mind and the assurance that there will be financial support in the event of an unforeseen circumstance," says Adriaan Beumer, Actuarial Specialist at Hollard Life…
According to Zanele Ntulini, Chief Marketing Officer at life insurer Bidvest Life, it's vital that life insurers and financial advisers do everything they can to ensure more South African small business owners have the security that comes with…
“As members of a highly regulated profession, brokers are best positioned to help their clients understand which products best suit their needs, which will change as their life circumstances change,” says Westley van Rooijen, Head of Healthcare…
“Even young single people without dependents could become ill or disabled, preventing them from being able to work or earn an income,” warns Adriaan Beumer, actuarial specialist at Hollard Life Solutions. “This is why it is so important to understand…
"It is incredibly rewarding to have our customers experience a value that's core to Discovery and our business – that being an unwavering focus on our customers. It shows that we are differentiating ourselves through our interactions with our…
“The three-year period since the insurance gap was measured at the end of 2018 included the two years during which the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented economic hardship, which caused significant job losses,” says Hennie de Villiers,…
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