Before you invest … tell-tale signs that a stokvel is not the real deal
Unscrupulous operators are taking advantage of the ‘light touch’ regulation of the stokvel sector. Here’s what you should know about the laws and bodies that govern stokvels.
Author: Nettalie Viljoen
Embracing AI in insurance: the path to innovation and survival
Stephen van Niekerk, executive head of Momentum Myriad, shares lessons learned following the launch of a “first-in-industry innovation” life insurance product and how artificial intelligence (AI) will fuel the insurance industry.
Game on: revolutionising insurance with a fun and well-being focused approach
The insurance industry can be a force for good, says an insuretech’s managing director, and it begins with spreading happiness and well-being.
Anger, despair, and hope – stokvel members respond to email urging patience
A member of United African Stokvel shares why she invested R200 000 despite her initial misgivings.
Before going solar: what you need to know when choosing installers and equipment
Homeowners are urged to be diligent in their decision-making amid a ‘rise in unqualified and inexperienced’ solar installers.
Some insights on insuring solar panels against theft
What happens if the replacement panel is not compatible with the rest of the system?
Director’s passport blocked amid efforts to recover Classic’s assets
Claim documents have been sent to creditors as the provisional liquidators take steps to recover assets and secure funds held in the name of Classic Financial Services One.
Criminal investigation into Classic Financial Services and its director gets under way
Investors in Classic Financial Services have been told to wait before filing any further applications for the exclusion of their interest in preserved funds following its liquidation.
Insurers and their clients count the cost of extreme weather
The insurance industry faces the challenge of striking a balance between affordability for clients and ensuring long-term sustainability amid the changing risk landscape.
Retirement planning: ‘the biggest mistake is not asking for advice’
The new edition of ‘The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa’ provides the big picture about retirement, facilitating informed conversations between clients and advisers.
Keeping it real-time: adoption rate of digital payment service PayShap ticks up
PayShap adoption takes another leap forward as Discovery joins banks offering the real-time digital payment service to their clients.
Insurtech founder shares the skinny on getting ahead in a competitive market
Local insurtech startup shows how it’s done in the face of a significant decline in global venture capital funding.
Does AI dream of electric sheep? Magistrate cautions against blind trust in AI-generated content
Fictitious judgments sourced from ChatGPT leave a team of lawyers red-faced, highlighting the potential pitfalls of generative AI and the need for caution.
Breaking the Codi – peace of mind comes at a price
Survey gives insight into what South Africans and their banks may have to pay when the nation’s first deposit insurance body becomes operational.
Don’t get your fingers burned – use accredited solar system installers
A fire at the Vodacom building in Cape Town has prompted insurers and the City of Cape Town to emphasise the importance of using accredited installers.
97% of claims settled: Sasria pays out over R32bn in wake of 2021 riots
Could have, would have, should have – The Unrest, a documentary capturing the unfolding events of the July 2021 riots, bring old hurts to the surface.
MiWay ordered to pay up after car goes missing during a night on the town
The events that led up to an insurance claim for a stolen car are reminiscent of the hit comedy ‘The Hangover’.
