South Africa’s healthcare laws are stuck in 1998. AI isn’t waiting.
AI is reshaping healthcare and insurance, but outdated legislation, rising costs, and the need for trusted advice raise questions about how far technology can go.
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Is climate volatility making some risks uninsurable?
Brokers’ local knowledge and risk-prevention advice could help keep more properties and businesses insurable as weather-related losses mount.
Hollard refreshes brand positioning around greater certainty
The insurer says its new positioning reflects the need to help customers navigate interconnected risks and make more confident decisions in a changing world.
South Africa’s rail revival opens a new insurance market
As private operators, financiers, and rolling-stock owners enter a rail system long dominated by the state, a specialist insurance market is developing alongside the infrastructure reforms.
It may be claim number 49. It’s their worst day.
A routine interaction for an insurance professional can be a crisis for the person on the other side, making empathy a practical part of the job.
Labour Court overturns CCMA’s reinstatement of wealth manager
Failing to follow FAIS-mandated policy-renewal procedures and poor record-keeping constituted a serious regulatory breach that justified dismissal.
Facing the future: how insurance is evolving to tackle uncertainty
Santam’s Thabiso Rulashe on how insurers are adapting to stay resilient – and profitable – in an era of rising risks.
Rental boom brings new insurance risks – and a call for adviser action
As rental demand surges, advisers can help clients navigate the insurance complexities of furnished, semi-furnished, and short-term lets.
Medical malpractice on the rise: brokers’ role in managing healthcare risk
With malpractice claims escalating and legal costs climbing, brokers can help healthcare clients protect their reputations and structure cover that matches a complex liability environment.
Insurance brokers ordered to pay R300 000 after failing to disclose crucial policy requirement
Insurance brokers are much more than ‘a mere conduit or post-box’, as per the General Code of Conduct, their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond that, the FAIS Ombud says.
