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Ambledown Financial Services 2026 Gap Cover launch and benefit updates

Today, while our legacy range remains one of the most established and stable portfolios in the industry, Ambledown is introducing Origin, a new range of Gap Cover product designed specifically for new clients entering the market to meet the needs of a new generation of policyholders.

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31 Oct 2025

Underwritten by Guardrisk, a licensed non-life insurer and an authorised financial services provider (No.75).

For over two decades, Ambledown has been a trusted partner in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges of medical expenses.

Disclaimer: This is not a medical scheme, and the cover is not the same as that of a medical scheme. This policy is not a substitute for medical scheme membership.

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