Tracking failures could void theft cover as year-end vehicle crime rises
Discovery Insure warns that inactive or faulty tracking devices may leave motorists without hijacking or theft protection.
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Insurers using tech to beat scammers at their own game
Beyond one-off fakes, syndicates are exploiting AI to reuse damage photos and cloned invoices across multiple claims.
Non-life insurance ombud sees 11% drop in complaints in 2024
Most complaints to the NFO went to the Non-life Division, whose interventions yielded R107m in quantifiable benefits for policyholders.
Non-life ombud rules that insured can keep written-off vehicle
The NFO decided that Dotsure must indemnify the insured and waive the transfer-and-repurchase requirement, overturning strict adherence to the SAIA Code.
Grace period doesn’t prevent insurers from rejecting a claim
Some insurers send SMS or email reminders, but it is the policyholder’s responsibility to ensure that an overdue premium is paid.
Misclassified vehicle use – a reminder to provide adequate advice
An FSP failed to ensure that a client was made aware of the implications of modifying his policy, resulting in an insurance claim denial.
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
Biggest institutional fund managers in South Africa
Alexforbes’ Manager Watch provides key insights into the country’s asset management landscape.
Why insurance should be factored into the cost of buying a car
Maxing out your budget on car repayments without considering the cost of insurance may result in an unexpected financial shortfall every month.
Ombud finds fault with ‘negative-option’ selection at inception stage
The consultant should have provided the available options to the insured and left it to the insured to decide which category best suited his business.
Supreme Court upholds King Price’s appeal against motor vehicle claim
The SCA finds the policyholder failed to produce evidence to support his pleaded claim for damages based on the vehicle’s market value.
