Vagaries surrounding NHI benefits may provide grounds for a constitutional challenge
The lack of clarity over the benefits package means one cannot determine whether the state is fulfilling its obligation to provide access to health care.
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‘Win’ for health department in battle over NHI-linked Certificate of Need
The High Court will have to revisit the constitutionality of certificates that determine where doctors can work.
The groundwork for risk-on investment strategies is being laid
The relationship between the percentage of US banks tightening or reducing their lending criteria and momentum in world stock markets.
NHI Bill is a ‘charade’ that will collapse eventually, says BLSA
Department of Health director-general says NHI can be built despite the dire condition of the public healthcare system.
Regulator rules on Budget Insurance’s Faf in a Speedo advert
Two members of the public complained that the image of De Klerk in his ‘underwear/costume’ was distasteful and caused them discomfort.
Unit trust portfolios that attracted the most money over the past 12 months
Assets under management increase to R3.27 trillion.
Sanlam Umbrella Fund expects group risk premiums to fall over the next two years
What is a fair long-term profit margin on group risk business?
No, you did not receive a WhatsApp from the head of the FSCA
The impersonator pretends to have information about an investigation … and solicits a ‘settlement payment’.
Benchmark Survey: 1 in 5 South Africans doubt they will be able to retire
Report also flags the decline in employers making it compulsory for employees to join a medical scheme.
Shift in Discovery Life claims as Covid moves from pandemic to endemic
The reduction in Covid-19-related death claims in 2022 was offset by increasing morbidity trends.
Why I’ve turned positive on the rand
Most of the bad news seems to be reflected in current market prices.
Organised crime and illicit trade are sucking billions out of the economy
The lockdowns provided illicit traders with a golden opportunity to expand their activities, report says.
Sanlam notes uptick in sickness, disability claims among younger South Africans
The total value of claims in 2022 was 23% lower than in 2021, partially because of a marked decrease in Covid-related claims.
Momentum’s sales of long-term savings and protection products under pressure
And Momentum Insure takes a knock from the higher cost and the increased frequency of claims.
Old Mutual’s gross written premiums up 19% in the first quarter
Life insurance sales down slightly as the group stops selling certain products in China.
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2022
Annual report notes a steady increase in disputes related to power surge claims.
Short-term insurers with the most and the least complaints in 2022
The important statistic is the proportion of personal lines complaints relative to an insurer’s share of the total personal lines claims.
