The Ombudsman for Banking Service (OBS) has warned bank accountholders to be vigilant when transacting online and to be aware that scamsters use an array of techniques to obtain confidential information such as debit / credit card details, card pin … Continue reading →
In discussing the short term insurance industry figure Edite Teixeira-Mckinon, Chief Executive Officer: Ombudsman for Short Term Insurance said, “Within OSTI, we saw clear evidence of cohesion, togetherness and empathy in response to the COVID-19 challenge and our operational performance … Continue reading →
Any of South Africa’s non-life insurance brokers can vouch that there is more than one side to every motor insurance claim. The claims assessors and loss adjusters appointed to assess claims and apportion damages following an accident must often sift … Continue reading →
Cape Town residents need to be careful and to exercise extreme vigilance in the wake of the severe weather conditions predicted for the city and the surrounding areas of the coming days. The SA Weather Services has issued a weather … Continue reading →
Machinery Breakdown Insurance is designed to provide indemnity for sudden and unforeseen physical loss or damage to Property Insured. It is a prerequisite and warranty of the insurance policy that all insured machinery is properly maintained and is kept in sound … Continue reading →
The last year has seen an increased use of online shopping. It is estimated that this year will see around 17% of goods being bought online, nearly doubling the figures for 2016. Globally e-commerce has grown by 24% while store … Continue reading →
What to do immediately after the accident: Stop, and turn on your hazard lights – you can be prosecuted if you leave the accident scene without stopping. Make sure everyone is safe. Do not move anybody who is injured, unless … Continue reading →
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) would like to warn the public to be aware of a third-party entity purporting to be the Constantia Insurance Group. The entity has created a website, offering insurance products to members of the public … Continue reading →
Your home is not only where your heart is, it is most often your most valuable asset. And, while the idea of losing it (and all its treasured contents) is unthinkable, having insufficient insurance cover to replace it is an … Continue reading →
As South Africa nears the end of the second wave of Covid-19 and braces for a third, a stomach bug is circulating and spreading in schools and the community. Dr Morgan Mkhatshwa, head of operations at Bonitas Medical Fund, discusses … Continue reading →