Weather warning for SA home owners
Cape Town – Rain and lightning are increasingly becoming a financial headache for home owners. South Africa has one of the highest lightning ground strike densities in the world, which…
Top 20 Reasons why claims are rejected – Ombud
Please find below an article from Dennis Jooste on the top 20 reasons why claims are rejected. Ombudsman for short term insurance – Top 20 reasons why claims are rejected…
General Principles of Insurance – Ombud
Please find below an article from Dennis Jooste on the General Principles of Insurance. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE As a policyholder, you need to understand some general principles of insurance,…
Budget Incentivises Retirement Saving
The proposed increase in the tax free lifetime retirement lump sum amount from R315 000 to R500 000 has been described as the most significant change in the 2014/15 budget,…
Looking after your domestic worker
In December 2013, The South African Labour Department increased the minimum wage for domestic workers. In metropolitan areas, domestic workers who work more than 27 hours per week should be…
How to claim for pothole damage
A car passes a pothole in Immink Drive near Bara Hospital in Soweto. Claiming from the Joburg Roads Agency is a long and complicated process. Picture: Itumeleng English Johannesburg –…
The complexities of insuring collectables
A portrait of our former president and global icon, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, by acclaimed British painter Richard Stone sold at a recent auction in Cape Town for a staggering R1…
The Dangers of Co-Ownership (refer Sanlam Trust)
THE DANGERS OF CO-OWNERSHIP Article written by Clive Hill, Legal Adviser, Sanlam Trust Many business people are involved in commercial partnerships, and are familiar with their rights and obligations in…
Die Gevare Van Mede-Eienaarskap (refer Sanlam Trust)
DIE GEVARE VAN MEDE-EIENAARSKAP Artikel geskryf deur Clive Hill, Regsadviseur, Sanlam Trust Baie sakepersone staan in besigheidsvennootskappe en is op hoogte van hulle regte en verpligtinge teenoor hulle vennote. Almal…
Distracted driver behaviour
Distracted driver behaviour impacts accidents worldwide Article taken from InsuranceGateway Road crashes are the single greatest annual cause of death nationwide. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel,…