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Agriculture 22 August 2023
ArticleDaniel Stevens explores why crop insurance is an essential tool in maintaining agricultural operations and production.
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Commercial Lines 02 September 2024
ArticleIn the high-stakes world of finance, being a Chief Financial Officer comes with a great deal of responsibility and pressure – even...
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Corporate News 08 August 2024
ArticleWe successfully concluded the Santam 2024 Broker Connect session roadshows. This year we visited all nine provinces, across 16 locations,...
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Investor News 29 February 2024
ArticleSantam recorded a resilient financial performance for the twelve months to 31 December 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
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Personal Lines 26 September 2024
ArticleYoung individuals, who are in the process of accumulating wealth and typically do not have substantial savings, especially for unexpected...
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Specialist Business 20 May 2024
ArticleSouth Africa’s renewable energy market is booming. With a growing number of projects planned and in progress, there is an increasing...
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Agriculture 22 August 2023
ArticleDaniel Stevens explores why crop insurance is an essential tool in maintaining agricultural operations and production.
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Agriculture 05 April 2023
ArticleBiodiversity and economic issues have taken center stage in South African agriculture. Recently, Locust damage and Foot and Mouth Disease...
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Agriculture 01 March 2023
ArticlePotholes and poorly maintained roads threaten the livelihoods of countless South African farmers who are an integral part of the country's...
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Agriculture 14 February 2023
ArticleApproximately 11% (6.5 million) of South Africa’s population is food insecure. While the effects of the pandemic exacerbated this insecurity,...
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Agriculture 22 December 2022
ArticleEarlier this year, a Grain SA survey indicated that 22% of grain producers in South Africa had lost more than 60% of their white maize...
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Agriculture 09 December 2022
ArticleSouth Africans love eating chicken. In fact, they consume more poultry products annually than all other animal protein sources combined...
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Agriculture 31 August 2022
ArticleRegular load-shedding is wreaking havoc in South Africa’s agricultural sector, with farmers bracing themselves for the impact of ongoing...
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Agriculture 16 August 2022
ArticleSantam is collaborating with organised agriculture to identify talented farmers in South Africa and provide them with tailor-made training.
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Agriculture 21 June 2022
ArticleThanks to extreme weather conditions, the lack of maintenance and a significant increase in heavy vehicles using our roads, potholes...
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Agriculture 17 May 2022
ArticleA 2019 survey found just 24% of South African farmers are hosting some form of agritourism on their farms.
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Agriculture 08 March 2022
ArticleThe 2021-‘22 wine grape season has been a successful albeit expensive one thus far. Production is expected to be somewhat lower than...
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Agriculture 04 March 2022
ArticleSantam, donated R100 000 to the Agri SA Disaster Relief Foundation to mobilise aerial assistance in the Northern Cape to control large-scale...
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Agriculture 10 February 2022
ArticleThere are few things that farmers dread more than that column of grey-white smoke appearing on the horizon on a dry, windy day. The...
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Agriculture 01 December 2021
ArticleAbove average rainfall expected for December and first part of January for the Summer Rainfall Area and further rain for the Winter...
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Agriculture 28 October 2021
ArticleOctober is characterised by the start of the summer rainfall season although rain also occurred in the Winter Rainfall Area.
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Agriculture 18 October 2021
ArticleThe insurance industry has a major role to play in protecting clients and businesses from losses that are diversifiable.
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Agriculture 30 September 2021
ArticleThe probability for La Nina to occur increased to about 80% and to last from October 2021 to March 2022.
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Agriculture 14 September 2021
ArticleThe Young Farmers Competition provides a platform for farmers under the age of 35 to hone their skills by exposing them to a range...
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Agriculture 18 June 2021
ArticleDespite a myriad of setbacks caused by Covid-19, optimism in South Africa’s agricultural value chain recently reached a six-year high.
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Agriculture 04 May 2021
ArticleSantam Agriculture has a thorough understanding of liability cover and claims handling in respect of veld fires and compliance with...
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Agriculture 03 April 2021
ArticleLa Nina weakened rapidly in March resulting in less favourable summer rainfall conditions but improved conditions for winter rainfall...
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Agriculture 22 January 2021
ArticleLa Nina reached maturity and will remain at La Nina levels until about April 2021. Longer term outlooks are still positive for further...
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Agriculture 07 October 2020
ArticleThe winter of 2020 continued and frost damage occurred in the last week of September. Below average temperatures are still possible...
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Agriculture 10 September 2020
ArticleAreas that intermediaries and agribusinesses should consider to keep this R109.5 billion sector protected and thriving.
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Agriculture 22 July 2020
ArticleThe winter of 2020 will probably be remembered for the Covit-19 lockdown and secondly for very cold conditions.
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Agriculture 29 May 2020
ArticleAbove average rainfall conditions in the last part of summer and autumn assisted in favourable summer crop production conditions in...
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Agriculture 05 May 2020
ArticleFarming today differs significantly from that of a few years ago. The 4th Industrial Revolution, together with the Internet of things,...
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Agriculture 16 April 2020
ArticleAs a dedicated partner in agriculture, one of Santam Agriculture’s goals is to guarantee both stability and sustainability in all agricultural...
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Agriculture 06 April 2020
ArticleSantam Agriculture has a responsibility to help stimulate a positive environment for farmers, organised agriculture, and agri-businesses...
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Agriculture 06 February 2020
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, and Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services business, have collectively...
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Agriculture 21 October 2019
ArticleSilage – an ancient agricultural practice – is not only the most cost-effective way for farmers to ensure animals have high-energy,...
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Agriculture 28 June 2019
ArticleEl Nino is still present but may change to neutral in coming winter months and summer of 2019/20. Probable late start to summer rain...
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Agriculture 14 February 2019
ArticleIn 2018, Nceba Jakavula – age 47 – got six chickens from his grandmother Mpafi and decided to be a chicken farmer. “I saw a need to...
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Commercial Lines 02 September 2024
ArticleIn the high-stakes world of finance, being a Chief Financial Officer comes with a great deal of responsibility and pressure – even...
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Commercial Lines 26 August 2024
ArticleThe global call for diversity and inclusion, particularly in male-dominated industries such as the financial service sector, has amplified...
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Commercial Lines 07 August 2024
ArticleWhile several large companies have spearheaded a gradual return-to-work, the hybrid working model has remained sticky for many South...
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Commercial Lines 18 July 2024
ArticleMitigating your business’s risks in the current landscape.
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Commercial Lines 03 July 2024
ArticleWomen in business face several unique challenges. Lack of access to finance, income inequality and social barriers present serious...
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Commercial Lines 06 March 2024
ArticleBrokers advising businesses and individuals on their short-term insurance cover have a tough job navigating the ever-changing risk...
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Commercial Lines 04 December 2023
ArticleDr Jerry Chetty, Head of Business Integrity at Santam, examines the interconnectedness of insurance crime and the need for it to be...
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Commercial Lines 30 October 2023
ArticleWhy new leadership skills required for businesses to succeed in 2023
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Commercial Lines 01 October 2023
ArticleJuan Fourie, head of Hospitality and Leisure (HandL) at Santam shares his top 5 elements that may help take your establishment from...
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Commercial Lines 08 August 2023
ArticleThe top two challenges faced by South African SMEs, according to the latest Business Partners SME Index, are cash flow and economic...
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Commercial Lines 20 June 2023
ArticleYour commercial vehicle cover is as unique as your fleet. Read and understand your policy for peace of mind should you need to claim.
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Commercial Lines 17 May 2023
ArticleSantam and MoyaApp join forces to bring affordable, quality formal insurance solution to informal businesses and the township economy.
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Commercial Lines 07 March 2023
ArticleWhile business owners have limited control over most of the concerns listed above, most still have control over reducing their unnecessary...
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Commercial Lines 13 February 2023
ArticleConsidering South Africa’s rising living costs, more people are renting their homes to boost their incomes. For example, a 2022 Airbnb...
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Commercial Lines 30 August 2022
ArticleLast year, South Africa had the third highest number of cybercrime victims in the world resulting in losses of R2.2 billion. In a world...
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Commercial Lines 06 June 2022
ArticleAs more people work remotely, employees are inadvertently creating opportunities for hackers to forge tunnels into company networks...
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Commercial Lines 25 May 2022
ArticleThere is no mistaking that the world is changing rapidly. The rate of climate change is powering increasingly adverse weather events,...
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Commercial Lines 01 April 2022
ArticleThey took home the top trophies at the Santam Women of The Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE last year. Here’s...
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Commercial Lines 18 November 2021
ArticleYear end is approaching, and as businesses get ready to close shop for the holidays it is imperative that owners do as much as they...
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Commercial Lines 19 October 2021
ArticleThe new Insurance Barometer Report by Santam, the country’s largest short-term insurer, has revealed how the pandemic and systemic...
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Commercial Lines 15 October 2021
ArticleSantam is proud to announce the winners of the seventh annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
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Commercial Lines 03 August 2021
ArticleCBI claimants have a final deadline date of 31 August 2021 to submit their claims information to Santam.
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Commercial Lines 01 June 2020
ArticleSantam has warned that, with remote work and work from home taking off as the new norm, companies need to be extra vigilant to ensure...
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Commercial Lines 21 October 2019
ArticleBuilding a business is one of the hardest – and most rewarding – things any entrepreneur can do, it would only be prudent to protect...
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Commercial Lines 10 April 2019
ArticleApril is here and all over South Africa, locals are planning on taking advantage of the lovely holiday weekends coming up. With the...
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Commercial Lines 28 March 2019
ArticleMany South Africans have become Airbnb hosts, either as a main income source or savvy side hustle. In fact, a report from Airbnb last...
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Commercial Lines 17 October 2018
ArticleIt’s not just big businesses that are susceptible to cybercrime. It’s SMEs as well. These smaller businesses are arguably even more...
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Corporate News 08 August 2024
ArticleWe successfully concluded the Santam 2024 Broker Connect session roadshows. This year we visited all nine provinces, across 16 locations,...
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Corporate News 29 July 2024
ArticleRob Rose, former editor of South Africa’s Financial Mail, was last night named the Sanlam Financial Journalist of the Year for 2023.
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Corporate News 28 June 2024
ArticleAs part of our commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional client service, I am excited to announce significant enhancements...
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Corporate News 26 June 2024
ArticleSanlam and Santam, the joint sponsors of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, today announced the shortlisted...
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Corporate News 27 May 2024
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has wholly acquired Kandua, a leading online marketplace company for home services...
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Corporate News 06 March 2024
ArticleNeptal Khoza, Head of Market Development at Santam says that Scholar Patrols have become synonymous with road safety for learners in...
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Corporate News 29 February 2024
ArticleSantam recorded a resilient financial performance for the twelve months to 31 December 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
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Corporate News 22 February 2024
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, is partnering with the City of Tshwane, to fight against risks associated with urban...
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Corporate News 31 January 2024
ArticleSA’s largest insurer certified a Top Employer by Top Employer Institute for eighth consecutive year
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Corporate News 31 January 2024
ArticleMitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid...
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Corporate News 19 November 2023
ArticleClimate change, infrastructure concerns and socio-economic challenges have created a tough environment for local insurers, who have...
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Corporate News 18 October 2023
ArticleSantam released the 2022/2023 Santam Insurance Barometer Report, which revealed that the tough economic climate and loadshedding are...
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Corporate News 13 October 2023
ArticleDisasters, triggered by natural hazards, will continue to affect South Africa, destroying infrastructure, lives and livelihoods. It...
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Corporate News 01 September 2023
ArticleSantam has been named Non-Life Insurer of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa's...
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Corporate News 04 August 2023
ArticleRichard Gregory and Elle Oosthuizen, the producers of the impactful video story Steinheist on Showmax, are the winners of the Sanlam...
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Corporate News 04 July 2023
ArticleSanlam and Santam, the co-sponsors of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, today announced the shortlisted...
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Corporate News 19 June 2023
ArticleSantam successfully concluded the Broker conference 2023 roadshows across six regions, where the 2022 Intermediary awards winners were...
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Corporate News 06 April 2023
ArticleSantam donates to Port St. Johns flood relief efforts
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Corporate News 15 March 2023
ArticleSantam has entered into an alliance with MTN South Africa, that will see the company purchase the mobile telecommunication firm’s device...
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Corporate News 03 March 2023
ArticleEntries for the 2022 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism have closed, following the 28 February 2023 deadline.
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Corporate News 18 January 2023
ArticleSantam has, for the seventh consecutive year, been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa for excellence in employee conditions.
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Corporate News 14 December 2022
ArticleEntries for the 2022-2023 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism opened today with the introduction of a new category...
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Corporate News 23 November 2022
ArticleThe eThekwini Municipality’s disaster preparedness has received a major boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with...
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Corporate News 08 September 2022
ArticleSantam, was recognised as the top personal insurance company at the 2022 FIA, Intermediary Experience awards.
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Corporate News 05 September 2022
ArticleGender parity in the workplace has come a long way. Last year, Bloomberg reported that women held 29% of board seats in South Africa’s...
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Corporate News 23 August 2022
ArticleCovid-19 and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) really brought ESG to the fore (accelerated), especially in...
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Corporate News 21 June 2022
ArticleDespite being in the business of risk mitigation, insurance firms themselves are often subject to risk in the form of insurance crime.
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Corporate News 06 June 2022
ArticleSantam is enhancing its digital offering, with the announcement that it is increasing its interest in insurance technology (insurtech)...
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Corporate News 14 February 2022
ArticleInsurance has been a fertile proving ground for analytics over many years. Underwriters have long used models to improve forecasting...
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Corporate News 20 January 2022
ArticleSantam, has for the sixth consecutive year, been certified as a Top Employer (TE) in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute, the...
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Corporate News 29 September 2021
ArticleFrom the Caribbean to the far East, the increasing intensity of extreme weather events has once again thrust climate change to the...
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Corporate News 23 September 2021
ArticleIntermediaries are perfectly positioned to become risk advisers and help make the cost of insurance sustainable, while creating true...
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Corporate News 17 September 2021
ArticleAs in previous years, the insurer recognises excellence in PL, CL, Agri and National Brokers.
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Corporate News 08 September 2021
ArticleSantam has released its 2020/2021 Insurance Barometer report on insurance trends,
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Corporate News 15 July 2021
ArticleSantam, is making good progress in handling contingent business interruption (CBI) claims and has made payments to approximately 60%...
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Corporate News 28 June 2021
ArticleSantam is concerned for the intermediaries who seek to provide value based purely on price, but argue the future for the risk-and-advice...
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Corporate News 25 June 2021
ArticleIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has completely changed our world of work. A larger emphasis on social distancing, workplace transformation,...
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Corporate News 02 March 2021
ArticleThe Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in ample opportunities by accelerating the digital transition of tasks that were once considered...
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Corporate News 01 February 2021
ArticleFinancial institutions, including those in the insurance industry, have had to develop and adapt their products and services over the...
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Corporate News 25 January 2021
ArticleSantam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2021 for excellence in employee conditions...
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Corporate News 17 November 2020
ArticleSantam announced that CEO Russell Myers will retire at the end of June 2021. Curt Meyer, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been...
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Corporate News 04 November 2020
ArticleSantam, who has been in the business of insurance for more than 100 years, believes that while there is a place for direct-to-consumer,...
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Corporate News 27 August 2020
ArticleSantam concluded its nationwide donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Special Needs Schools when they handed over 40 disinfecting...
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Corporate News 27 August 2020
ArticleSantam has paid out R870-million in just over three weeks to the hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail services industries.
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Corporate News 13 August 2020
ArticleSantam has to date paid out R506 million of the R1 billion allocated for urgent relief to policyholders in the hospitality, leisure...
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Corporate News 28 July 2020
ArticleCOVID-19 has forced many industries to integrate digital practices and this could prove to be the best training ground to help evolve...
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Corporate News 26 July 2020
ArticleHospitality, leisure and non-essential retail services industries to receive substantial financial payments from Santam.
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Corporate News 17 July 2020
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, today announced its 2019 Broker Award winners.
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Corporate News 23 June 2020
ArticleIntermediaries have a pivotal role to play in terms of being a reliable resource to clients during this time. That requires shrewd...
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Corporate News 21 April 2020
ArticleFollowing the extension of the national lockdown and the continued financial strain that clients are experiencing, Santam today announced...
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Corporate News 01 April 2020
ArticleThe Santam Group, South Africa’s largest general insurer today announced that it would make R200-million available as COVID-19 relief...
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Corporate News 19 February 2020
ArticleDeloitte ‘A demanding future’ report predicts that four trends will define insurance in 2020: the customer, ‘a new roadmap’, partnerships...
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Corporate News 31 January 2020
ArticleRecently, the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) released amendments to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
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Corporate News 22 November 2019
ArticleSantam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2020 for excellence in employee conditions.
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Corporate News 18 November 2019
ArticleA study by Santam, the country’s largest short-term insurer, has revealed the majority of corporates and consumers polled in a landmark...
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Corporate News 30 October 2019
ArticleSantam’s Child Art Project is honoured to announce the creative winners of its 56th annual art competition.
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Corporate News 08 October 2019
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has partnered with Lesley-Ann Brandt, Hollywood-based, South African-born actress...
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Corporate News 06 June 2019
ArticleAn in-depth authoritative and independent report, commissioned by short-term insurer Santam ,into the devastating fires that struck...
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Corporate News 03 May 2019
ArticleAt no point in corporate history have ethics and good corporate governance been more important. With the online marketplace operating...
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Corporate News 26 April 2019
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has donated R1, 2 million towards relief efforts, following the devastating floods...
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Corporate News 18 April 2019
ArticleThe ongoing drought in Sutherland in the Northern Cape has caused a devastating decline in the sheep breeding population and placed...
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Corporate News 14 March 2019
ArticleBy Lizé Lambrechts, CEO Santam - The Fourth Industrial Revolution age is beginning to shape how businesses function and leaders need...
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Corporate News 28 February 2019
ArticleSantam - South Africa’s largest general insurer – has once again delivered strong annual results that show a solid 9.2% underwriting...
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Corporate News 25 January 2019
ArticleSantam Limited (Share code: SNT), South Africa’s largest general insurer, will effect a secondary listing of its shares, on the A2X...
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Investor News 29 February 2024
ArticleSantam recorded a resilient financial performance for the twelve months to 31 December 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
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Investor News 31 August 2023
ArticleSantam recorded an overall solid financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
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Investor News 02 March 2023
ArticleSantam, has achieved Gross Written Premium (GWP) growth of 8% (2021: 5%) for the group’s conventional insurance business and a net...
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Investor News 01 February 2023
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has appointed Gugu Mtetwa as the company’s Executive Head of Strategy and Investor...
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Investor News 01 September 2022
ArticleFollowing one of the most challenging underwriting periods in the company’s history, Santam announced an acceptable set of results.
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Investor News 03 March 2022
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurance group, has reported strong operating results for the financial year ended 31 December...
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Investor News 01 December 2021
ArticleThe Board of Directors of Santam Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tavaziva (‘Tava’) Madzinga to succeed Lizé Lambrechts...
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Investor News 07 October 2021
ArticleSantam is pleased that a judgment handed down today by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has brought legal clarity and finality on...
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Investor News 02 September 2021
ArticleSantam has reported solid operating results for the first six months of the 2021 financial year, with the group’s conventional insurance...
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Investor News 01 September 2021
ArticleSantam joins more than 1,800 organizations in demonstrating a commitment to building a more resilient financial system and safeguarding...
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Investor News 04 March 2021
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, today reported acceptable operating results for 2020 under very difficult economic...
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Investor News 25 January 2021
ArticleSantam announced today that it will settle valid claims for all commercial policies with contingent business interruption (CBI) extensions...
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Investor News 04 January 2021
ArticleSantam announced today that it will commence the process for assessing claims for policies with contingent business interruption (CBI)...
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Investor News 20 November 2020
ArticleAfter careful consideration and engagement with key stakeholders, Santam has decided to apply for leave to appeal the judgment of the...
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Investor News 18 November 2020
ArticleSantam has taken note of the judgment delivered on Tuesday 17 November by the Cape High Court in the matter between the company and...
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Investor News 03 September 2020
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has despite a severely constrained economic environment achieved solid operational...
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Investor News 05 March 2020
ArticleSantam reported solid operational results for 2019, despite the country’s low economic growth and a year-on-year increase in catastrophes...
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Investor News 07 February 2020
ArticleSantam has invested and partnered with on-demand insurance technology (Insurtech) company JaSure.
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Investor News 29 August 2019
ArticleSantam – South Africa’s largest short-term insurer – has reported solid operational results for the six-month period ended 30 June...
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Investor News 25 January 2019
ArticleSouth Africa’s largest general insurer, will effect a secondary listing of its shares, on the A2X Markets exchange. Its shares will...
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Personal Lines 26 September 2024
ArticleYoung individuals, who are in the process of accumulating wealth and typically do not have substantial savings, especially for unexpected...
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Personal Lines 17 July 2024
ArticleThe impact of balloon payments on your finances in case of an insurance-related incident like an accident.
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Personal Lines 13 June 2024
ArticleWhy young South Africans also need insurance
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Personal Lines 04 June 2024
ArticleThe risk-related factors to consider when investing in solar power systems.
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Personal Lines 03 June 2024
ArticleThe Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB), an organisation established to fight fraud in the industry, has recently warned about a concerning...
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Personal Lines 22 April 2024
ArticleWe have witnessed and experienced the impact of loadshedding in our day to day lives. The frequent loadshedding has resulted in around...
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Personal Lines 08 April 2024
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, confirms that the over the past 48 hours the company has been dealing with multiple...
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Personal Lines 27 March 2024
ArticleWhile the post-COVID rebound in Easter weekend travel is encouraging for the economy, the volume of traffic on the road demands extra...
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Personal Lines 14 February 2024
ArticleThe latest census data revealed a long-term trend of a decrease in both marriages as well as co-habiting couples. But for many South...
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Personal Lines 22 January 2024
ArticleJanuary often brings with it a financial sobering known as "Janu-worry". Most consumers struggle to make ends meet due to festive overspending,...
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Personal Lines 14 November 2023
ArticleSantam wishes to confirm that the insurer has received reports of damage to policyholders in areas such as the Johannesburg CBD, Sandton,...
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Personal Lines 14 August 2023
ArticleVehicle theft and hijacking are on the rise in South Africa. According to South African crime statistics, 5,119 cars were hijacked...
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Personal Lines 10 August 2023
ArticleAn outage can cause extensive damage to certain types of geysers, and consumers should be aware of steps that can be taken to reduce...
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Personal Lines 06 July 2023
ArticleTips to get better value from your insurance premiums this Savings Month
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Personal Lines 09 May 2023
ArticleWith winter fast approaching, and weather patterns suggesting it is going to be a harsh season, Attie Blaauw, Head of Personal Lines...
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Personal Lines 03 April 2023
ArticleThe Easter weekend is approaching, which means many South Africans will be hitting the roads to see family or go somewhere scenic with...
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Personal Lines 01 February 2023
ArticleEskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana’s recent announcement detailing Eskom’s plans to implement permanent stage 2 and stage 3 load...
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Personal Lines 11 January 2023
ArticleSouth Africa faced several challenges in 2022, including climate-change-related weather disasters, load-shedding, and a rise in cyber-attacks...
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Personal Lines 02 January 2023
ArticleManaging one’s finances and finding ways to cut unnecessary expenditure has never been more important and quite often we forget to...
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Personal Lines 24 October 2022
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has cautioned Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga residents to be careful...
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Personal Lines 12 October 2022
ArticleSantam, has advised residents in the hailstorm ‘hot spots’ of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to take the necessary precautions in anticipation...
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Personal Lines 11 October 2022
ArticleA thorough understanding of what is covered under your home and car insurance policy, combined with regular and proper maintenance...
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Personal Lines 22 September 2022
ArticleSouth Africans were subjected to an unexpected escalation in load shedding to level 6 earlier in the week, resulting in warnings that...
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Personal Lines 20 September 2022
ArticleSantam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, handed over firefighting equipment to the Mangaung Metro Fire Services on 16 September...
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Personal Lines 18 August 2022
ArticleSantam, has cautioned Western Cape residents to be careful and to exercise extreme vigilance in the wake of heavy rain expected over...
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Personal Lines 22 July 2022
ArticleSantam, has warned that clients could, over the next couple of weeks, and possibly months, experience delays in the repair of damaged...
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Personal Lines 29 June 2022
ArticleSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom has announced stage 6 of rotational load shedding which has been taking place since Tuesday evening,...
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Personal Lines 23 May 2022
ArticleWith a massive increase expected to take fuel prices beyond R23 per litre this June, drivers must once again tighten their belts.
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Personal Lines 21 April 2022
ArticleSantam, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Motus Mobility Solutions that ensures that the company’s insurance clients...
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Personal Lines 31 March 2022
ArticleSantam has urged households to prioritise safety considerations of gas appliances, as many homes look for alternatives as means of...
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Personal Lines 26 February 2022
Article5 Essential checks before you buy your home
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Personal Lines 30 November 2021
ArticleWith the increase in the fuel price now breaking through R20 a litre, and with peak time traffic being a nightmare, it makes sense...
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Personal Lines 22 November 2021
ArticleSantam is ready to assist clients affected by severe flash floods in the Southern Cape.
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Personal Lines 10 November 2021
ArticleFire is a very real and present risk at this time of year. Residents need to be alert to the dangers fire poses to properties and possessions...
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Personal Lines 29 October 2021
ArticleKaren Muuren Head: Segment Solutions at Santam says “At the end of the day we all understand the realities of living in South Africa.
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Personal Lines 03 September 2021
ArticleThe primary cause for home insurance complaints during 2020 was the rejection of claims.
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Personal Lines 31 August 2021
ArticleAdvice to keep your trusty steed in tip-top shape — as well as how to reduce your car insurance premiums for the foreseeable future.
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Personal Lines 27 July 2021
ArticleAfter over a year of lockdowns, many South Africans have vastly changed circumstances. Managing one’s finances and finding ways to...
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Personal Lines 22 July 2021
ArticleSome people believe that vehicle insurance is beyond their financial reach. The good news? There are affordable vehicle insurance solutions...
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Personal Lines 31 May 2021
ArticleSouth Africans to take necessary precautions in protecting their property
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Personal Lines 25 May 2021
ArticleAfter a year of lockdowns, a lot of South Africans have vastly changed circumstances.
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Personal Lines 05 May 2021
ArticleSantam has offered the following tips to motorists and homeowners ahead of the expected heavy rains this week.
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Personal Lines 19 April 2021
ArticleThe Western Cape experiences a higher than normal fire risk between December and April each year, and exceedingly high temperatures...
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Personal Lines 26 March 2021
ArticleWith international travel not really possible, South Africans have to opt for domestic travel. This trend is likely to continue, and...
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Personal Lines 24 March 2021
ArticleThe long-awaited driver demerit system is likely to come into effect this year.
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Personal Lines 11 March 2021
ArticleThe economic downturn over the past year, coupled with the need to reduce expenses, has seen a rise in vacant properties across South...
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Personal Lines 09 March 2021
Article4 Tips on what to do if your house or vehicle is affected or damaged
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Personal Lines 08 February 2021
ArticleFebruary is known as the month of love and, even in a pandemic year, billions of rands are expected to be spent on Valentine’s Day...
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Personal Lines 11 January 2021
ArticleDid you recently make any personal changes like moving in with your partner or made some adjustments to your property.
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Personal Lines 08 December 2020
ArticleWhen signing up for short-term insurance products, one of the first aspects to consider is whether or not you have to pay an excess...
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Personal Lines 11 November 2020
ArticleGood news is that, with many people now working from home and commuting less, you may be able to negotiate a better rate on car insurance.
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Personal Lines 29 October 2020
ArticleAs we near the end of National Transport Month this October, statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) paint a...
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Personal Lines 02 October 2020
ArticleSummertime is commonly associated with hail season in the northern parts of South Africa, and short-term insurer, Santam confirmed...
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Personal Lines 09 September 2020
ArticleGetting into a motor vehicle accident can be nerve-wracking. In the heat of the moment, you could panic or forget simple details.
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Personal Lines 21 May 2020
ArticleSantam has reported a significant increase in daily vehicle related claims for the month of May so far, although still below a normal...
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Personal Lines 16 January 2020
ArticleYour student child will soon be heading back to or starting at their various campuses and like many University and College students,...
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Personal Lines 03 December 2019
ArticleSome important things to consider when entrusting your home to someone else.
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Personal Lines 21 November 2019
ArticleSummertime is historically hail season in the northern parts of South Africa.
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Personal Lines 21 October 2019
ArticleDoes picking a red vehicle mean you have a higher risk of an accident? And will this influence your insurance premium?
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Personal Lines 07 August 2019
ArticleCriminal syndicates are looking to exploit clients and intermediaries into transferring funds into their accounts by leveraging Santam’s...
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Personal Lines 01 April 2019
ArticleDid you know one of the world’s most expensive bikes – the Pinarello K10S favoured by cycling sensation Chris Froome – currently costs...
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Personal Lines 23 March 2019
ArticleValentine’s Day is one of the most commercialised days on the global calendar. Each year billions of rands are spent on expensive gifts...
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Personal Lines 20 February 2019
ArticleIn response to the highly anticipated 2019 Budget Speech, Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, encourages consumers to take...
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Personal Lines 23 January 2019
ArticleDid you recently get married? Move in with your partner? Or maybe you made some adjustments to your property. Every year, our lives...
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Personal Lines 16 January 2019
ArticleSouth African insurer extends Guidewire relationship to enhance claims processing efficiency, reduce IT TCO, and leverage marketplace...
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Specialist Business 20 May 2024
ArticleSouth Africa’s renewable energy market is booming. With a growing number of projects planned and in progress, there is an increasing...
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Specialist Business 11 August 2023
ArticleThrough its alliance with Munich Re and its AA-rated security with New Reinsurance Company Ltd (NewRe), Emerald is now launching a...
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Specialist Business 23 March 2023
ArticleMost retail companies may enter into service level agreements (SLAs) with external parties such as cleaning companies, security companies...
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Specialist Business 13 March 2023
ArticleOn 6 March, a truck ploughed into morning traffic and caused an accident involving multiple vehicles on the M41 in Umhlanga, Durban...
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Specialist Business 19 January 2023
ArticleProfessional indemnity risks in SA are skyrocketing – how can companies prepare?
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Specialist Business 12 October 2022
ArticleTo mark October National Transport Month, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in collaboration with Santam, South Africa’s...
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Specialist Business 20 September 2022
ArticleThe most recent (Q4 2021) statistics presented by the South African Police Service put commercial crime under the spotlight, with a...
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Specialist Business 05 September 2022
ArticleWith so many stakeholders involved, ownership of issues can get ‘blurry’, which may cause tension between trustees, owners and occupants...
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Specialist Business 12 July 2022
ArticleMirabilis has provided engineering reinsurance on the African continent since 2006, and globally since 2014.
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Specialist Business 26 April 2022
ArticleIt may be that the maxim ‘cargo at rest, is cargo at risk’ is still applicable but in the current environment even cargo in transit...
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Specialist Business 12 November 2021
ArticleWith the unprecedented and catastrophic impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic on societies and economies the world over, it seems...
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Specialist Business 08 October 2021
ArticleThe health and safety of truck drivers now more important than ever before
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Specialist Business 13 August 2021
ArticleSupporting effective developments and innovations in the road transport industry eases the cost burden on our road freight transporters,...
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Specialist Business 11 June 2021
ArticleIt turns out geyser-related issues cause some of the country’s most common household insurance claims, this is according to Santam...
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Specialist Business 02 June 2021
ArticleAnd essential assets to protect
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Specialist Business 05 May 2021
ArticleIn finding more reasons to pay claims than not, Santam Aviation is hand-holding its clients through changing times as the sector limps...
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Specialist Business 24 April 2021
ArticleMirabilis is ready and equipped to respond to the insurance needs of Africa’s construction and engineering sector.
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Specialist Business 14 May 2019
ArticleRunaway fires wreak havoc and can have crippling financial ramifications. Fire damage to residential and commercial estates is proving...
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Specialist Business 23 April 2019
ArticleIn 2017, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 1270 fatalities linked to trucks. Despite making up just 0.36% of...
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Specialist Business 22 March 2019
ArticleSantam has introduced a seamless insurance solution that’s receiving enthusiastic support from developers and development financiers...
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Specialist Business 22 February 2019
ArticleEstate living has become very popular in our country, but homeowners in these environments need to heed location-specific risks. Karl...
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