Insurance companies consider people within this bracket to be of lower risk

Consumers who actively look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and make use of renewable energy products are set to be rewarded with lower insurance premiums.According to Delouise Marias (Pictured right), Head of Personal Lines at Pinion Insurance...

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South Africa new health plan under microscope

THE proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) has been veiled in secrecy, drawing criticism from academic and medical stakeholders who say government has failed to keep up with deadlines. Crafted by the ANC and handed over to government two years ago,...

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Clientele come to aid Nigerian subsidiary

Clientèle to boost ailing Nigerian subsidiary This is a trend Clientèle wants to reverse by tightening up on collections in the same way it is doing in SA. SURE KAMHUNGA FINANCIAL services group Clientèle will use its simplified business model to breathe...

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Green Trust insurance launches in South Africa

A new insurance company has hit the South African market, advertising "eco-friendly" insurance. Photograph by: Bruce GortonEach insurance policy will give 2% of its premiums to The Green Trust, a trust fund which will donate money on the basis of an...

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Rand keeping firm against other currencies

THE RAND hit a two-and-a half-year high against the dollar yesterday and was seen testing the key R7 level in the next few sessions on renewed interest in the currencies of commodity exporting economies. The rand had closed firmer than R7.15 on Monday for the first time since January 2008 and analysts said it would confirm a bullish trend if it could close at similar levels repeatedly this week. "Since...

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Gr8 interest rate cut news for South Africans

JOHANNESBURG - Interest rates were cut by 50 basis points to 6%, a relief for many citizens who are battling with home loans and other debts, but the move marked a sad day for pensioners who bet on higher int- erest for a return on savings.Interest rates...

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Tips on choosing insurance in South Africa

Thinking about insurance means thinking about loss and death, which is why many people prefer to put it off. But it's far better to choose an insurer who will help you meet your insurance needs than to run away from your responsibilities, says Pieter...

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Follow Up Momentum and Metropolitan merge

Life Insurance - It is five months since we last heard from life offices Metropolitan and Momentum on their merger talks. There are still some more hurdles to jump: the shareholders of both companies will vote on September and the investigations...

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