Insurance articles

Why insurance premiums increase

Why insurance premiums increase

22 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

You may wonder why insurance premiums continue to increase while the value of the item decreases, Justmoney spoke to an insurance expert to find out why they increase.

The importance of a home warranty

The importance of a home warranty

11 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at Hollard's Home warranty product and why it is essential for sellers, buyers and agents. 

Economy assisted by life insurance industry

Economy assisted by life insurance industry

17 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

South African life insurers injected R412.2 billion into the economy in 2015 through benefit payments.

Liberty Life ordered by Ombudsman to pay interest

Liberty Life ordered by Ombudsman to pay interest

6 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Liberty Life has been ordered by the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance to pay interest of more than R300 000.

How non-disclosure could terminate medical aid membership

How non-disclosure could terminate medical aid membership

3 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at how non-disclosure for medical aid schemes like Discovery can result in immediate membership termination. 

HIV and life insurance cover

30 November 2015 · Staff Writer

You are not obliged to tell your insurer if you develop HIV after taking out your policy, according to AllLife.

Drinking and driving and the effects on your insurance

22 November 2015 · Staff Writer

When you have just a single drink, your chances of causing an accident double, we look at the effect of drinking and driving on your insurance.

Penalty levied against Discovery Insure

18 November 2015 · Staff Writer

Discovery Insure has been fined R100 000 for a contravention to the Short-term Insurance Act.

The impact of drought on insurance

The impact of drought on insurance

17 November 2015 · Staff Writer

Insurance may not cover businesses for losses due to drought or water restrictions.

Credit life insurance caps released for public comment

15 November 2015 · Staff Writer

The DTI has released draft credit life insurance regulations with proposed caps for public comment.

How to choose the best funeral and life cover for you

How to choose the best funeral and life cover for you

11 November 2015 · Staff Writer

Justmoney explores the important questions to ask when shopping around for a lifetime and funeral policy. 

Telkom launches free funeral cover with Old Mutual

21 October 2015 · Staff Writer

Telkom has partnered with Old Mutual to offer its clients free funeral cover.