Discovery research links sleep debt to higher accident risk
Discovery Insure says four years of research show sleep debt is one of the strongest predictors of accident risk, prompting it to add sleep to its behaviour-based insurance model.
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Santam joins insurers rewarding claim-free customers with cashback
The new programme pays qualifying policyholders 10% of premiums back after claim-free periods, reflecting the growing use of rewards to build customer loyalty.
Government gives legacy financial services qualifications another reprieve
A government extension means MBSE can continue enrolling students for its FETC: Short-term Insurance and FETC: Wealth Management qualifications for another 24 months.
NFO’s only non-life final ruling of 2025 turns on theft, not ‘missing items’
Even though the SAPS case was marked ‘unfounded’, the NFO held this did not prove there had been no theft, and the policy claim fell within cover on the facts.
Clearer communication can prevent many motor insurance disputes
The NFO says proactive disclosure, better underwriting conversations, and stronger intermediary oversight will benefit customers and insurers alike.
Flood and fire claims dent Santam’s underwriting performance
The insurer anticipates additional claims from the recent storms in the Western Cape, although the full impact is not yet clear.
SASRIA grows profits and capital base as it targets R30bn reserves by 2029
The insurer says reinsurance protection has increased significantly, and it has secured full reinsurance for 2026/27 for the first time in three years.
Santam shifts core insurance systems to the cloud
The move of its Guidewire platform marks a change in how policies and claims are processed and managed.
glu declares first member profit share after launch year
The R1.78m payout reflects both underlying performance and a founding-member booster designed to accelerate early value.
Investment performance drives PPS member payouts to record levels
The mutual insurer reports R5.56bn in investment returns compared with R1.32bn in operating profit, while higher claims put pressure on underwriting performance.
Sasria reintroduces wrap cover with reduced limit
After a near five-year absence following the 2021 unrest, Sasria relaunches its wrap cover as a R500 million excess layer above the standard coupon.
From accident scene to insurance claim: a guide for motorists
Gathering the right information at the scene and reporting the accident correctly can prevent claim delays.
Santam underwriting surge lifts profitability well above targets
Lower weather-related claims and disciplined pricing helped lift underwriting profitability in 2025, pushing margins above the insurer’s long-term target range.
Last call for accessible FAIS-aligned entry qualifications at MBSE
With applications closing on 15 June, MBSE’s FETC NQF 4 programmes offer a final chance to secure recognised FAIS credits before more restrictive replacements take effect.
Gig workers risk claim rejections by choosing the wrong cover
Opting for personal cover to save on premiums can backfire. Insurers may reject claims if income-generating use was not disclosed.
Santam authorised to establish IFSC reinsurance office in India
The licence allows the insurer to operate as an International Insurance Office within India’s financial hub.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
