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 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:05:21 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-diversified-engine-firing-on-all-cylinders-capitec-headline-earnings-up-19-525570a Underpinned by momentum across every one of its South African businesses, Capitec Limited has grown headline earnings by 19% to R9.5bn for the six months ended 31 August 2026. 1-272136 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/santam-syndicate-1918-new-coo-to-grow-lloyds-market-presence-181486a Hina Shavdia has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) for Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Santam Group, to be based in London. 1-272058 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-a-boom-gate-taught-me-964724a It was a beautiful day and “A Hard Day's Night” was playing on my radio as I made my way home from work. And for once two song titles matched my scene. I had also been working like a dog. As I neared the entrance to my gated paradise, I spotted a cyclist ahead of me at the boom. 1-271994 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bryan-habana-takes-up-the-wing-position-again-this-time-its-off-the-field-520780a Insurance company The Unlimited has appointed former Springbok winger Bryan Habana as its brand ambassador. Or, as they prefer to call him, their wingman. 1-271896 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/saia-names-new-leadership-as-matthee-takes-chair-742962a The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has appointed new leadership, with OUTsurance Insurance chief executive officer Danie Matthee elected chairperson of its board and SCOR SE Africa chief executive officer Mohamed Motala named deputy chairperson. 1-271872 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/whats-next-for-myriad-as-joretha-bothma-takes-the-reins-419659a What’s next for Myriad as client expectations reshape the life-insurance landscape? Momentum Life Insurance has appointed actuary and industry leader Joretha Bothma as executive head of its flagship individual life-insurance product, bringing extensive experience across product development, underwriting, claims, reinsurance and digital transformation. 1-271825 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/santam-sets-sights-on-global-growth-with-new-international-leadership-role-297347a Santam is setting its sights beyond South Africa, with the country’s general insurer creating a dedicated leadership role to accelerate international growth. 1-271730 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hippo-taps-dricus-du-plessis-to-front-new-insurance-campaign-631771a Hippo has launched a new campaign aimed at helping consumers make better insurance decisions with less effort and more confidence. 1-271721 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Insurance & Actuarial South Africa