Group benefits are a safety net – if they’re understood
Employee benefits specialist and Certified Financial Planner® Johann Peens unpacks the common pitfalls that can leave members exposed.
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Old Mutual and YuLife partner on digital-first employee benefits programme
The new offering pairs group risk cover with gamified wellness tools to meet the rising demand for digitally enabled workplace benefits.
Sanlam’s split with Bonitas paves the way for exclusive Fedhealth partnership
After months of speculation, Sanlam has officially partnered with Fedhealth as its exclusive open medical scheme provider.
Most South Africans can only afford to retire at 80, says Sanlam
Employer interventions, including automatic contribution increases and making finance advice more accessible, are required to bridge the retirement age gap.
Tribunal ruling draws clear line on Adjudicator’s jurisdiction over unapproved disability claims
The ruling underscores that disputes over unapproved disability claims underwritten by insurers through employer-held policies must be addressed with employers and insurers.
Rising medical inflation: how employers are adapting to soaring healthcare costs
Aon’s 2025 Global Medical Trend Rates Report points to a concerning widening gap between medical inflation and general inflation.
How the COFI Bill will affect the retirement industry
The ‘imminent’ COFI Bill will introduce the licensing of retirement funds (including public sector funds), stricter board member standards, and enhanced oversight of contributing employers.
How the gig economy and data analytics are transforming the employee benefits landscape
The traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ model will soon be a thing of the past, according to Momentum Corporate’s latest Partnership Connect research.
