Create a Better Future for the More Vulnerable
Fire is one of nature’s most destructive forces, and in the blink of an eye can consume lives and homes. For South Africans living in…
ST Ombud Clarifies Difference Between Private, Business and Commercial Use
Upon entering a contract for a motor insurance policy, it is very important for financial advisers to clarify what the intended use of the vehicle…
Pandemic Spurs Increase in Liability Claims
The only constant in the world of insurance is that the risk landscape is continuously evolving, and the events of 2020 have served as a…
FSCA Issues Warning on Investing in Crypto Assets
In the wake of the recent Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited debacle, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority ("FSCA") has again cautioned investors against investing in…
Risk Protection from Pandemic Becomes Vital
People remain highly vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19 and other pandemics, and the implications for individuals, families and employers are onerous Countries across the…
Arrest & Criminal Record for not Wearing a Mask
“7,000 people have already been arrested for not wearing masks and most of them now have criminal records” (Police Minister Bheki Cele in mid-January)…
When Claims Get Rejected
Too little, too late
2020 Lessons pave the way for better New Year decision making
South Africans are ready to start the year on a healthier and brighter note. This time last year many of us had vastly different expectations…
FAIS OMBUD ANNUAL REPORT – 2020
During the 2019/2020 financial year the Office of the FAIS Ombud received a total of 8835 new complaints - a reduction of 5.23% from the…