Mohale Ralebitso to move to Old Mutual

Mohale Ralebitso, current managing executive, ABSA Private Bank, will join Old Mutual Emerging Markets (OMEM) from September 2011 as its marketing, communications and corporate affairs director. He takes over from Crispin Sonn, who was appointed as the MD of Old Mutual's Mass Foundation Cluster earlier this year. 8 Aug 2011 08:27

Struggling economy may restrict bank fee increases

Weak economic growth and low consumer confidence may mean lower bank charge increases for some bank customers next year. 6 Jan 2012 07:39

Insurance - proper training urgently needed

Major South African insurance companies need to urgently embark on in-house training schemes to boost skills development and meet transformation goals according to an article published in the Mail & Guardian. 2 Sep 2011 12:26

Low-cost car insurance designed to fill gap in market

A car is not just another possession - it's a way of getting to work, taking kids to school and visiting friends and family. It can also be one of your most valuable assets. But Fareedah Benjamin of insurance company Chartis says 65% of South African car owners have no insurance: "If their cars are stolen, hijacked or written off in a crash, those people could be left stranded." 12 Sep 2011 10:10

FSB fines insurance companies

The Financial Services Board has fined several insurance companies for contravening the laws that govern the insurance industry and these include Hollard Insurance, African Unity, Nothemba Funeral and Financial Services and Gingirikani Marketing. 20 Jul 2011 07:46

Don't ignore life assurance

[Bryan Hirsch] Life assurance is one of the most overlooked aspects of financial planning. Its importance tends to diminish as people build up their wealth. 21 May 2009 12:31

South African Insurance Association

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) promotes the short-term insurance industry in order to create an awareness and understanding of the industry, and to add value to all stakeholders. 28 Jul 2011 12:14

2010 US online property insurance report

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc. has released its 2010 Online Property Insurance Report, based on behavioural data from comScore's 1 million person US panel and a survey of more than 2 000 US Internet users aimed at understanding attitudes and intentions with regard to conducting insurance transactions online. 24 Nov 2010 07:28

Insurance firms flush in 2010

South African insurance companies recovered significantly in 2010, with some celebrating their best financial year ever despite a depressed economy much of last year, said Hollard Insurance on Sunday. 25 Oct 2010 14:35

Life insurance companies miss marketing opportunity to acquire younger customers

CHICAGO, US: While it's true that the Baby Boomer population is increasing, older consumers aren't the only customers life insurance companies should be courting. In fact, latest intelligence from Mintel Comperemedia suggests that Americans under the age of 45 don't have enough life insurance. 27 Oct 2011 07:15

Santam, Discovery growth paths cross

Even in quite rotten trading conditions, some businesses remain able to grow. Santam and Discovery, which reported results last week, are often mentioned in surveys as the most admired financial services companies in SA, even though Santam, started in 1918, is very much an incumbent company, Discovery an upstart born in 1992. 12 Sep 2011 16:34

Old Mutual wins online award at SA Publication Forum

CAPE TOWN: Old Mutual's weekly electronic newsletter for its employees, That's a Wrap, has won the award for Best Electronic Publication in South Africa at the annual SA Publication Forum Awards, held in Pretoria on 2 September 2011. This year, more than 150 corporate publications were entered and evaluated by the judging panel. 8 Sep 2011 17:19

Sanlam boost earnings by 35%

Sanlam, South Africa's second largest life assurance company, has boosted its new business to R55-billion and has increased its headline earnings by 35% for the six months to June according to Business Day. 8 Sep 2011 11:37