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

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

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

New solvency rules loom for insurers

[Sanchia Temkin] New regulations for the insurance sector will have a huge effect on the global industry, including SA. 23 Jun 2009 14:38

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

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

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

Serious crime levels decline

[Francis Hweshe] The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has revealed that serious crime levels have declined by 5% in the last three years. 21 Feb 2012 09:23

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

Stay on the right track when buying and insuring your bike

[Max Huggins] So, you love getting out on the open road and pushing your body to the limit as you tackle the steep inclines of the city's highways and byways? Or maybe you love the thrill of pitting your skills against nature as you navigate boulders, bushes and gloriously grubby mud puddles? Either way, if cycling's in your blood we know how much you love your bike and all the bits that go with it. 24 Aug 2011 06:31

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