Tracker South Africa recently issued a report that revealed when and where the most vehicle crimes occur in South Africa. The statistics, from Tracker’s 1.1-million installed vehicle base for the period July to September 2019, provide a variety of insights, including … Continue reading →
Things to remember when reporting a property loss or damage claim: Fully completed and signed claim form; Quotes to repair or replace item; Proof of ownership; Damage report where applicable; In some cases you may be requested to keep the … Continue reading →
Things to remember when reporting a claim Date of Loss Estimate Cause of Loss Details of the item damaged and the subject matter of the claim Risk address where the loss occurred Policy number Police Case Number – this is … Continue reading →
Does picking a red vehicle mean you have a higher risk of an accident? And will this influence your insurance premium? There are many myths surrounding vehicle insurance and, like all myths, some are truer than others! It’s important to … Continue reading →
“Crime likely to affect forthcoming tourist season” “SA is at war with itself” “Crime stats show that situation is quite bad ” These are just some of the media headlines after the release of the annual crime statistics which revealed … Continue reading →
Non-disclosure has always been an issue in the insurance industry. Many a claim has been rejected on the basis that clients did not enter into a contract in good faith or were not honest at claims stage. On the other … Continue reading →
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN? It stems from the low status of women in the home and in society. It happens when men abuse POWER and positions of authority in order to CONTROL … Continue reading →
According to an Airbnb report 2018, Airbnb generated an estimated $678 million which had an economic impact in South Africa, supporting over 22 000 jobs across the broader South African economy. The report showed that two million guests arrived at … Continue reading →
Cyberattacks and data breaches now rank number six in the top 10 risks facing organisations today. The risk entered the top 10 list for the first time in 2015, at number 9, and is projected to go from six to … Continue reading →
As an estate agent you might believe that you are sufficiently protected by the fidelity cover provided by the Estate Agents Affairs Board. You should be aware that: The Estate Agent Affairs Act 112 of 1976 (‘The Act’) provides for … Continue reading →