Directors and Officers insurance is critical protection, says litigation expert

Company directors and officers can be personally ruined by litigation, says John Neaves of Norton Rose Attorneys - and every director is entitled to the protection of proper Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance. 16 May 2012 06:33

Life insurance available from Vodacom

Mobile phone company, Vodacom, has been awarded a licence to sell long-term insurance by the Financial Services Board and the company is now entitled to offer its clients both long-term and short-term insurance products. 21 May 2012 06:43

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

SARS to tighten tax collection laws

The South African Revenue Service has vowed to enhance its tax collection laws in a renewed bid to target wealthy individuals who are said to be costing the country millions of rands every year through tax evasion. 2 Apr 2012 13:20

OUTsurance

OUTsurance launches brand-new insurance product for the female market

Today marks the launch of yet another addition to the OUTsurance insurance product offering, but this time it's a product that's been designed exclusively for the female market. Lady@OUT is a top-up insurance product that provides female clients with a host of value-added benefits at a small additional premium. 8 Mar 2012 11:50

Managing business insurance risk

[Yurika Pistoriu] Many of the risks business owners face needs to be managed tightly to prevent and contain potential losses. While a well-structured insurance policy forms a vital part of doing so, effective and comprehensive risk management requires an ongoing, holistic and proactive approach to the various risks faced within specific segments of the markets that businesses operate in. 14 Mar 2012 06:29

SARS announces increased tax collection

Government has once again exceeded its revenue collection target for the financial year that ended on March 31, indicating an improved performance by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). 2 Apr 2012 13:07

Travelling? Make sure you have insurance

[Hanri Pretorius] When you're planning an overseas holiday, insurance is usually the last thing on your mind: but travelling without proper insurance can leave you and your family destitute if anything happens. 19 Mar 2012 06:33

kulula aces insurance issues with new deal for passengers

The convenience of modern living means a trip to Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg - or indeed any major city in South Africa - is just a couple of hours away. That's thanks to kulula.com. 24 Feb 2012 10:16

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

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

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

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