https://www.bizcommunity.com/Insurance South Africa Insurance news 15 Insurance & Actuarial news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Insurance en-us Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:22:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insured-until-it-rains-181206a Johnny Fairbrother buys a house. Mazeltov. Second hand, like most of us in Mzansi, which means you inherit another oke’s DIY along with the burglar bars and broekie lace on the metal eaves. 1-272778 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/health-insurance-fills-private-health-gap-left-by-medical-schemes-858993a For most South Africans, private healthcare remains out of reach as medical schemes raise rates by 7% to 9% in 2027 — more than double the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) guideline — making them increasingly unaffordable. Health insurance offers an entry point. 1-272729 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/roadcover-turns-21-a-crash-a-claim-a-community-969314a The lights dimmed, tyres screeched and silence fell before sirens pierced the room. 1-272634 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hollard-be-more-sure-a-refreshed-brand-positioning-that-informs-969894a Hollard has introduced a refreshed brand positioning: Hollard. Be More Sure, shifting its focus towards helping people and businesses navigate uncertainty with greater confidence. 1-272414 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-your-business-underinsured-5-insurance-gaps-inflation-could-expose-747432a For business owners, inflation isn’t only about the cost of goods and services. It can also change what it would cost to repair or replace the assets on which their operations depend, potentially leaving gaps in their insurance cover. 1-272362 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-medical-aid-may-cost-an-arm-and-a-leg-for-south-africans-in-2027-181826a The starting point for medical scheme contribution increases is 3.8%, as recommended by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). However, the CMS also notes that this price point is subject to other influences, such as changes in utilisation. That matters because it sets the context for why contribution increases can move above inflation. 1-272328 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/high-court-reaffirms-strict-personal-liability-for-directors-in-reckless-trading-ruling-181816a A September 2026 High Court judgment has reaffirmed and applied the statutory framework for holding company directors personally liable for reckless trading and conduct calculated to defraud creditors. 1-272318 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/swans-insurance-transformation-goes-live-after-seven-month-push-525110a Mauritius’ insurer, Swan has made a major move in its technology transformation, going live on SSP’s Pure platform just over seven months after the project began. 1-272266 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-announces-price-hikes-for-2027-747372a If you thought your medical scheme would offer any relief from the price hikes affecting fuel and food, you’d be mistaken. Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced a contribution increase of 7.4% to 8.9% for 2027. 1-272212 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-announces-2027-product-enhancments-anchored-by-its-superbank-747312a A wide range of product enhancements across its portfolio, anchored by the continued evolution of its Superbank, which connects the Discovery ecosystem through a single, rewarding client experience, has been announced by Discovery to the financial adviser community. 1-272202 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa