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Agriculture 22 August 2023
Daniel Stevens explores why crop insurance is an essential tool in maintaining agricultural operations and production.
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Commercial Lines 06 March 2024
Brokers advising businesses and individuals on their short-term insurance cover have a tough job navigating the ever-changing risk...
Corporate News 06 March 2024
Neptal Khoza, Head of Market Development at Santam says that Scholar Patrols have become synonymous with road safety for learners in...
Investor News 29 February 2024
Santam recorded a resilient financial performance for the twelve months to 31 December 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
Personal Lines 22 April 2024
We have witnessed and experienced the impact of loadshedding in our day to day lives. The frequent loadshedding has resulted in around...
Specialist Business 11 August 2023
Through its alliance with Munich Re and its AA-rated security with New Reinsurance Company Ltd (NewRe), Emerald is now launching a...
Agriculture 05 April 2023
Biodiversity and economic issues have taken center stage in South African agriculture. Recently, Locust damage and Foot and Mouth Disease...
Agriculture 01 March 2023
Potholes and poorly maintained roads threaten the livelihoods of countless South African farmers who are an integral part of the country's...
Agriculture 14 February 2023
Approximately 11% (6.5 million) of South Africa’s population is food insecure. While the effects of the pandemic exacerbated this insecurity,...
Agriculture 22 December 2022
Earlier this year, a Grain SA survey indicated that 22% of grain producers in South Africa had lost more than 60% of their white maize...
Agriculture 09 December 2022
South Africans love eating chicken. In fact, they consume more poultry products annually than all other animal protein sources combined...
Agriculture 31 August 2022
Regular load-shedding is wreaking havoc in South Africa’s agricultural sector, with farmers bracing themselves for the impact of ongoing...
Agriculture 16 August 2022
Santam is collaborating with organised agriculture to identify talented farmers in South Africa and provide them with tailor-made training.
Agriculture 21 June 2022
Thanks to extreme weather conditions, the lack of maintenance and a significant increase in heavy vehicles using our roads, potholes...
Agriculture 17 May 2022
A 2019 survey found just 24% of South African farmers are hosting some form of agritourism on their farms.
Agriculture 08 March 2022
The 2021-‘22 wine grape season has been a successful albeit expensive one thus far. Production is expected to be somewhat lower than...
Agriculture 04 March 2022
Santam, donated R100 000 to the Agri SA Disaster Relief Foundation to mobilise aerial assistance in the Northern Cape to control large-scale...
Agriculture 10 February 2022
There are few things that farmers dread more than that column of grey-white smoke appearing on the horizon on a dry, windy day. The...
Agriculture 01 December 2021
Above average rainfall expected for December and first part of January for the Summer Rainfall Area and further rain for the Winter...
Agriculture 28 October 2021
October is characterised by the start of the summer rainfall season although rain also occurred in the Winter Rainfall Area.
Agriculture 18 October 2021
The insurance industry has a major role to play in protecting clients and businesses from losses that are diversifiable.
Agriculture 30 September 2021
The probability for La Nina to occur increased to about 80% and to last from October 2021 to March 2022.
Agriculture 14 September 2021
The Young Farmers Competition provides a platform for farmers under the age of 35 to hone their skills by exposing them to a range...
Agriculture 18 June 2021
Despite a myriad of setbacks caused by Covid-19, optimism in South Africa’s agricultural value chain recently reached a six-year high.
Agriculture 04 May 2021
Santam Agriculture has a thorough understanding of liability cover and claims handling in respect of veld fires and compliance with...
Agriculture 03 April 2021
La Nina weakened rapidly in March resulting in less favourable summer rainfall conditions but improved conditions for winter rainfall...
Agriculture 22 January 2021
La Nina reached maturity and will remain at La Nina levels until about April 2021. Longer term outlooks are still positive for further...
Agriculture 07 October 2020
The winter of 2020 continued and frost damage occurred in the last week of September. Below average temperatures are still possible...
Agriculture 10 September 2020
Areas that intermediaries and agribusinesses should consider to keep this R109.5 billion sector protected and thriving.
Agriculture 22 July 2020
The winter of 2020 will probably be remembered for the Covit-19 lockdown and secondly for very cold conditions.
Agriculture 29 May 2020
Above average rainfall conditions in the last part of summer and autumn assisted in favourable summer crop production conditions in...
Agriculture 05 May 2020
Farming today differs significantly from that of a few years ago. The 4th Industrial Revolution, together with the Internet of things,...
Agriculture 16 April 2020
As a dedicated partner in agriculture, one of Santam Agriculture’s goals is to guarantee both stability and sustainability in all agricultural...
Agriculture 06 April 2020
Santam Agriculture has a responsibility to help stimulate a positive environment for farmers, organised agriculture, and agri-businesses...
Agriculture 06 February 2020
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, and Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services business, have collectively...
Agriculture 21 October 2019
Silage – an ancient agricultural practice – is not only the most cost-effective way for farmers to ensure animals have high-energy,...
Agriculture 28 June 2019
El Nino is still present but may change to neutral in coming winter months and summer of 2019/20. Probable late start to summer rain...
Agriculture 14 February 2019
In 2018, Nceba Jakavula – age 47 – got six chickens from his grandmother Mpafi and decided to be a chicken farmer. “I saw a need to...
Commercial Lines 04 December 2023
Dr Jerry Chetty, Head of Business Integrity at Santam, examines the interconnectedness of insurance crime and the need for it to be...
Commercial Lines 30 October 2023
Why new leadership skills required for businesses to succeed in 2023
Commercial Lines 01 October 2023
Juan Fourie, head of Hospitality and Leisure (HandL) at Santam shares his top 5 elements that may help take your establishment from...
Commercial Lines 08 August 2023
The top two challenges faced by South African SMEs, according to the latest Business Partners SME Index, are cash flow and economic...
Commercial Lines 20 June 2023
Your commercial vehicle cover is as unique as your fleet. Read and understand your policy for peace of mind should you need to claim.
Commercial Lines 17 May 2023
Santam and MoyaApp join forces to bring affordable, quality formal insurance solution to informal businesses and the township economy.
Commercial Lines 07 March 2023
While business owners have limited control over most of the concerns listed above, most still have control over reducing their unnecessary...
Commercial Lines 13 February 2023
Considering South Africa’s rising living costs, more people are renting their homes to boost their incomes. For example, a 2022 Airbnb...
Commercial Lines 30 August 2022
Last year, South Africa had the third highest number of cybercrime victims in the world resulting in losses of R2.2 billion. In a world...
Commercial Lines 06 June 2022
As more people work remotely, employees are inadvertently creating opportunities for hackers to forge tunnels into company networks...
Commercial Lines 25 May 2022
There is no mistaking that the world is changing rapidly. The rate of climate change is powering increasingly adverse weather events,...
Commercial Lines 01 April 2022
They took home the top trophies at the Santam Women of The Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE last year. Here’s...
Commercial Lines 18 November 2021
Year end is approaching, and as businesses get ready to close shop for the holidays it is imperative that owners do as much as they...
Commercial Lines 19 October 2021
The new Insurance Barometer Report by Santam, the country’s largest short-term insurer, has revealed how the pandemic and systemic...
Commercial Lines 15 October 2021
Santam is proud to announce the winners of the seventh annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
Commercial Lines 03 August 2021
CBI claimants have a final deadline date of 31 August 2021 to submit their claims information to Santam.
Commercial Lines 01 June 2020
Santam has warned that, with remote work and work from home taking off as the new norm, companies need to be extra vigilant to ensure...
Commercial Lines 21 October 2019
Building a business is one of the hardest – and most rewarding – things any entrepreneur can do, it would only be prudent to protect...
Commercial Lines 10 April 2019
April is here and all over South Africa, locals are planning on taking advantage of the lovely holiday weekends coming up. With the...
Commercial Lines 28 March 2019
Many South Africans have become Airbnb hosts, either as a main income source or savvy side hustle. In fact, a report from Airbnb last...
Commercial Lines 17 October 2018
It’s not just big businesses that are susceptible to cybercrime. It’s SMEs as well. These smaller businesses are arguably even more...
Corporate News 29 February 2024
Corporate News 22 February 2024
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, is partnering with the City of Tshwane, to fight against risks associated with urban...
Corporate News 31 January 2024
SA’s largest insurer certified a Top Employer by Top Employer Institute for eighth consecutive year
Mitigating the increasing effects of climate change has become a top priority for South African insurers who have collectively paid...
Corporate News 19 November 2023
Climate change, infrastructure concerns and socio-economic challenges have created a tough environment for local insurers, who have...
Corporate News 18 October 2023
Santam released the 2022/2023 Santam Insurance Barometer Report, which revealed that the tough economic climate and loadshedding are...
Corporate News 13 October 2023
Disasters, triggered by natural hazards, will continue to affect South Africa, destroying infrastructure, lives and livelihoods. It...
Corporate News 01 September 2023
Santam has been named Non-Life Insurer of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa's...
Corporate News 04 August 2023
Richard Gregory and Elle Oosthuizen, the producers of the impactful video story Steinheist on Showmax, are the winners of the Sanlam...
Corporate News 04 July 2023
Sanlam and Santam, the co-sponsors of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, today announced the shortlisted...
Corporate News 19 June 2023
Santam successfully concluded the Broker conference 2023 roadshows across six regions, where the 2022 Intermediary awards winners were...
Corporate News 06 April 2023
Santam donates to Port St. Johns flood relief efforts
Corporate News 15 March 2023
Santam has entered into an alliance with MTN South Africa, that will see the company purchase the mobile telecommunication firm’s device...
Corporate News 03 March 2023
Entries for the 2022 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism have closed, following the 28 February 2023 deadline.
Corporate News 18 January 2023
Santam has, for the seventh consecutive year, been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa for excellence in employee conditions.
Corporate News 14 December 2022
Entries for the 2022-2023 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism opened today with the introduction of a new category...
Corporate News 23 November 2022
The eThekwini Municipality’s disaster preparedness has received a major boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with...
Corporate News 08 September 2022
Santam, was recognised as the top personal insurance company at the 2022 FIA, Intermediary Experience awards.
Corporate News 05 September 2022
Gender parity in the workplace has come a long way. Last year, Bloomberg reported that women held 29% of board seats in South Africa’s...
Corporate News 23 August 2022
Covid-19 and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) really brought ESG to the fore (accelerated), especially in...
Corporate News 21 June 2022
Despite being in the business of risk mitigation, insurance firms themselves are often subject to risk in the form of insurance crime.
Corporate News 06 June 2022
Santam is enhancing its digital offering, with the announcement that it is increasing its interest in insurance technology (insurtech)...
Corporate News 14 February 2022
Insurance has been a fertile proving ground for analytics over many years. Underwriters have long used models to improve forecasting...
Corporate News 20 January 2022
Santam, has for the sixth consecutive year, been certified as a Top Employer (TE) in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute, the...
Corporate News 29 September 2021
From the Caribbean to the far East, the increasing intensity of extreme weather events has once again thrust climate change to the...
Corporate News 23 September 2021
Intermediaries are perfectly positioned to become risk advisers and help make the cost of insurance sustainable, while creating true...
Corporate News 17 September 2021
As in previous years, the insurer recognises excellence in PL, CL, Agri and National Brokers.
Corporate News 08 September 2021
Santam has released its 2020/2021 Insurance Barometer report on insurance trends,
Corporate News 15 July 2021
Santam, is making good progress in handling contingent business interruption (CBI) claims and has made payments to approximately 60%...
Corporate News 28 June 2021
Santam is concerned for the intermediaries who seek to provide value based purely on price, but argue the future for the risk-and-advice...
Corporate News 25 June 2021
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has completely changed our world of work. A larger emphasis on social distancing, workplace transformation,...
Corporate News 02 March 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in ample opportunities by accelerating the digital transition of tasks that were once considered...
Corporate News 01 February 2021
Financial institutions, including those in the insurance industry, have had to develop and adapt their products and services over the...
Corporate News 25 January 2021
Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2021 for excellence in employee conditions...
Corporate News 17 November 2020
Santam announced that CEO Russell Myers will retire at the end of June 2021. Curt Meyer, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been...
Corporate News 04 November 2020
Santam, who has been in the business of insurance for more than 100 years, believes that while there is a place for direct-to-consumer,...
Corporate News 27 August 2020
Santam concluded its nationwide donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Special Needs Schools when they handed over 40 disinfecting...
Santam has paid out R870-million in just over three weeks to the hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail services industries.
Corporate News 13 August 2020
Santam has to date paid out R506 million of the R1 billion allocated for urgent relief to policyholders in the hospitality, leisure...
Corporate News 28 July 2020
COVID-19 has forced many industries to integrate digital practices and this could prove to be the best training ground to help evolve...
Corporate News 26 July 2020
Hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail services industries to receive substantial financial payments from Santam.
Corporate News 17 July 2020
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, today announced its 2019 Broker Award winners.
Corporate News 23 June 2020
Intermediaries have a pivotal role to play in terms of being a reliable resource to clients during this time. That requires shrewd...
Corporate News 21 April 2020
Following the extension of the national lockdown and the continued financial strain that clients are experiencing, Santam today announced...
Corporate News 01 April 2020
The Santam Group, South Africa’s largest general insurer today announced that it would make R200-million available as COVID-19 relief...
Corporate News 19 February 2020
Deloitte ‘A demanding future’ report predicts that four trends will define insurance in 2020: the customer, ‘a new roadmap’, partnerships...
Corporate News 31 January 2020
Recently, the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) released amendments to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
Corporate News 22 November 2019
Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2020 for excellence in employee conditions.
Corporate News 18 November 2019
A study by Santam, the country’s largest short-term insurer, has revealed the majority of corporates and consumers polled in a landmark...
Corporate News 30 October 2019
Santam’s Child Art Project is honoured to announce the creative winners of its 56th annual art competition.
Corporate News 08 October 2019
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has partnered with Lesley-Ann Brandt, Hollywood-based, South African-born actress...
Corporate News 06 June 2019
An in-depth authoritative and independent report, commissioned by short-term insurer Santam ,into the devastating fires that struck...
Corporate News 03 May 2019
At no point in corporate history have ethics and good corporate governance been more important. With the online marketplace operating...
Corporate News 26 April 2019
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has donated R1, 2 million towards relief efforts, following the devastating floods...
Corporate News 18 April 2019
The ongoing drought in Sutherland in the Northern Cape has caused a devastating decline in the sheep breeding population and placed...
Corporate News 14 March 2019
By Lizé Lambrechts, CEO Santam - The Fourth Industrial Revolution age is beginning to shape how businesses function and leaders need...
Corporate News 28 February 2019
Santam - South Africa’s largest general insurer – has once again delivered strong annual results that show a solid 9.2% underwriting...
Corporate News 25 January 2019
Santam Limited (Share code: SNT), South Africa’s largest general insurer, will effect a secondary listing of its shares, on the A2X...
Investor News 31 August 2023
Santam recorded an overall solid financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2023, with the group’s conventional insurance...
Investor News 02 March 2023
Santam, has achieved Gross Written Premium (GWP) growth of 8% (2021: 5%) for the group’s conventional insurance business and a net...
Investor News 01 February 2023
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has appointed Gugu Mtetwa as the company’s Executive Head of Strategy and Investor...
Investor News 01 September 2022
Following one of the most challenging underwriting periods in the company’s history, Santam announced an acceptable set of results.
Investor News 03 March 2022
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurance group, has reported strong operating results for the financial year ended 31 December...
Investor News 01 December 2021
The Board of Directors of Santam Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tavaziva (‘Tava’) Madzinga to succeed Lizé Lambrechts...
Investor News 07 October 2021
Santam is pleased that a judgment handed down today by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has brought legal clarity and finality on...
Investor News 02 September 2021
Santam has reported solid operating results for the first six months of the 2021 financial year, with the group’s conventional insurance...
Investor News 01 September 2021
Santam joins more than 1,800 organizations in demonstrating a commitment to building a more resilient financial system and safeguarding...
Investor News 04 March 2021
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, today reported acceptable operating results for 2020 under very difficult economic...
Investor News 25 January 2021
Santam announced today that it will settle valid claims for all commercial policies with contingent business interruption (CBI) extensions...
Investor News 04 January 2021
Santam announced today that it will commence the process for assessing claims for policies with contingent business interruption (CBI)...
Investor News 20 November 2020
After careful consideration and engagement with key stakeholders, Santam has decided to apply for leave to appeal the judgment of the...
Investor News 18 November 2020
Santam has taken note of the judgment delivered on Tuesday 17 November by the Cape High Court in the matter between the company and...
Investor News 03 September 2020
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has despite a severely constrained economic environment achieved solid operational...
Investor News 05 March 2020
Santam reported solid operational results for 2019, despite the country’s low economic growth and a year-on-year increase in catastrophes...
Investor News 07 February 2020
Santam has invested and partnered with on-demand insurance technology (Insurtech) company JaSure.
Investor News 29 August 2019
Santam – South Africa’s largest short-term insurer – has reported solid operational results for the six-month period ended 30 June...
Investor News 25 January 2019
South Africa’s largest general insurer, will effect a secondary listing of its shares, on the A2X Markets exchange. Its shares will...
Personal Lines 08 April 2024
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, confirms that the over the past 48 hours the company has been dealing with multiple...
Personal Lines 27 March 2024
While the post-COVID rebound in Easter weekend travel is encouraging for the economy, the volume of traffic on the road demands extra...
Personal Lines 14 February 2024
The latest census data revealed a long-term trend of a decrease in both marriages as well as co-habiting couples. But for many South...
Personal Lines 22 January 2024
January often brings with it a financial sobering known as "Janu-worry". Most consumers struggle to make ends meet due to festive overspending,...
Personal Lines 14 November 2023
Santam wishes to confirm that the insurer has received reports of damage to policyholders in areas such as the Johannesburg CBD, Sandton,...
Personal Lines 14 August 2023
Vehicle theft and hijacking are on the rise in South Africa. According to South African crime statistics, 5,119 cars were hijacked...
Personal Lines 10 August 2023
An outage can cause extensive damage to certain types of geysers, and consumers should be aware of steps that can be taken to reduce...
Personal Lines 06 July 2023
Tips to get better value from your insurance premiums this Savings Month
Personal Lines 09 May 2023
With winter fast approaching, and weather patterns suggesting it is going to be a harsh season, Attie Blaauw, Head of Personal Lines...
Personal Lines 03 April 2023
The Easter weekend is approaching, which means many South Africans will be hitting the roads to see family or go somewhere scenic with...
Personal Lines 01 February 2023
Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana’s recent announcement detailing Eskom’s plans to implement permanent stage 2 and stage 3 load...
Personal Lines 11 January 2023
South Africa faced several challenges in 2022, including climate-change-related weather disasters, load-shedding, and a rise in cyber-attacks...
Personal Lines 02 January 2023
Managing one’s finances and finding ways to cut unnecessary expenditure has never been more important and quite often we forget to...
Personal Lines 24 October 2022
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, has cautioned Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga residents to be careful...
Personal Lines 12 October 2022
Santam, has advised residents in the hailstorm ‘hot spots’ of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to take the necessary precautions in anticipation...
Personal Lines 11 October 2022
A thorough understanding of what is covered under your home and car insurance policy, combined with regular and proper maintenance...
Personal Lines 22 September 2022
South Africans were subjected to an unexpected escalation in load shedding to level 6 earlier in the week, resulting in warnings that...
Personal Lines 20 September 2022
Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, handed over firefighting equipment to the Mangaung Metro Fire Services on 16 September...
Personal Lines 18 August 2022
Santam, has cautioned Western Cape residents to be careful and to exercise extreme vigilance in the wake of heavy rain expected over...
Personal Lines 22 July 2022
Santam, has warned that clients could, over the next couple of weeks, and possibly months, experience delays in the repair of damaged...
Personal Lines 29 June 2022
South Africa’s power utility Eskom has announced stage 6 of rotational load shedding which has been taking place since Tuesday evening,...
Personal Lines 23 May 2022
With a massive increase expected to take fuel prices beyond R23 per litre this June, drivers must once again tighten their belts.
Personal Lines 21 April 2022
Santam, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Motus Mobility Solutions that ensures that the company’s insurance clients...
Personal Lines 31 March 2022
Santam has urged households to prioritise safety considerations of gas appliances, as many homes look for alternatives as means of...
Personal Lines 26 February 2022
5 Essential checks before you buy your home
Personal Lines 30 November 2021
With the increase in the fuel price now breaking through R20 a litre, and with peak time traffic being a nightmare, it makes sense...
Personal Lines 22 November 2021
Santam is ready to assist clients affected by severe flash floods in the Southern Cape.
Personal Lines 10 November 2021
Fire is a very real and present risk at this time of year. Residents need to be alert to the dangers fire poses to properties and possessions...
Personal Lines 29 October 2021
Karen Muuren Head: Segment Solutions at Santam says “At the end of the day we all understand the realities of living in South Africa.
Personal Lines 03 September 2021
The primary cause for home insurance complaints during 2020 was the rejection of claims.
Personal Lines 31 August 2021
Advice to keep your trusty steed in tip-top shape — as well as how to reduce your car insurance premiums for the foreseeable future.
Personal Lines 27 July 2021
After over a year of lockdowns, many South Africans have vastly changed circumstances. Managing one’s finances and finding ways to...
Personal Lines 22 July 2021
Some people believe that vehicle insurance is beyond their financial reach. The good news? There are affordable vehicle insurance solutions...
Personal Lines 31 May 2021
South Africans to take necessary precautions in protecting their property
Personal Lines 25 May 2021
After a year of lockdowns, a lot of South Africans have vastly changed circumstances.
Personal Lines 05 May 2021
Santam has offered the following tips to motorists and homeowners ahead of the expected heavy rains this week.
Personal Lines 19 April 2021
The Western Cape experiences a higher than normal fire risk between December and April each year, and exceedingly high temperatures...
Personal Lines 26 March 2021
With international travel not really possible, South Africans have to opt for domestic travel. This trend is likely to continue, and...
Personal Lines 24 March 2021
The long-awaited driver demerit system is likely to come into effect this year.
Personal Lines 11 March 2021
The economic downturn over the past year, coupled with the need to reduce expenses, has seen a rise in vacant properties across South...
Personal Lines 09 March 2021
4 Tips on what to do if your house or vehicle is affected or damaged
Personal Lines 08 February 2021
February is known as the month of love and, even in a pandemic year, billions of rands are expected to be spent on Valentine’s Day...
Personal Lines 11 January 2021
Did you recently make any personal changes like moving in with your partner or made some adjustments to your property.
Personal Lines 08 December 2020
When signing up for short-term insurance products, one of the first aspects to consider is whether or not you have to pay an excess...
Personal Lines 11 November 2020
Good news is that, with many people now working from home and commuting less, you may be able to negotiate a better rate on car insurance.
Personal Lines 29 October 2020
As we near the end of National Transport Month this October, statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) paint a...
Personal Lines 02 October 2020
Summertime is commonly associated with hail season in the northern parts of South Africa, and short-term insurer, Santam confirmed...
Personal Lines 09 September 2020
Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be nerve-wracking. In the heat of the moment, you could panic or forget simple details.
Personal Lines 21 May 2020
Santam has reported a significant increase in daily vehicle related claims for the month of May so far, although still below a normal...
Personal Lines 16 January 2020
Your student child will soon be heading back to or starting at their various campuses and like many University and College students,...
Personal Lines 03 December 2019
Some important things to consider when entrusting your home to someone else.
Personal Lines 21 November 2019
Summertime is historically hail season in the northern parts of South Africa.
Personal Lines 21 October 2019
Does picking a red vehicle mean you have a higher risk of an accident? And will this influence your insurance premium?
Personal Lines 07 August 2019
Criminal syndicates are looking to exploit clients and intermediaries into transferring funds into their accounts by leveraging Santam’s...
Personal Lines 01 April 2019
Did you know one of the world’s most expensive bikes – the Pinarello K10S favoured by cycling sensation Chris Froome – currently costs...
Personal Lines 23 March 2019
Valentine’s Day is one of the most commercialised days on the global calendar. Each year billions of rands are spent on expensive gifts...
Personal Lines 20 February 2019
In response to the highly anticipated 2019 Budget Speech, Santam, South Africa’s largest general insurer, encourages consumers to take...
Personal Lines 23 January 2019
Did you recently get married? Move in with your partner? Or maybe you made some adjustments to your property. Every year, our lives...
Personal Lines 16 January 2019
South African insurer extends Guidewire relationship to enhance claims processing efficiency, reduce IT TCO, and leverage marketplace...
Specialist Business 23 March 2023
Most retail companies may enter into service level agreements (SLAs) with external parties such as cleaning companies, security companies...
Specialist Business 13 March 2023
On 6 March, a truck ploughed into morning traffic and caused an accident involving multiple vehicles on the M41 in Umhlanga, Durban...
Specialist Business 19 January 2023
Professional indemnity risks in SA are skyrocketing – how can companies prepare?
Specialist Business 12 October 2022
To mark October National Transport Month, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in collaboration with Santam, South Africa’s...
Specialist Business 20 September 2022
The most recent (Q4 2021) statistics presented by the South African Police Service put commercial crime under the spotlight, with a...
Specialist Business 05 September 2022
With so many stakeholders involved, ownership of issues can get ‘blurry’, which may cause tension between trustees, owners and occupants...
Specialist Business 12 July 2022
Mirabilis has provided engineering reinsurance on the African continent since 2006, and globally since 2014.
Specialist Business 26 April 2022
It may be that the maxim ‘cargo at rest, is cargo at risk’ is still applicable but in the current environment even cargo in transit...
Specialist Business 12 November 2021
With the unprecedented and catastrophic impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic on societies and economies the world over, it seems...
Specialist Business 08 October 2021
The health and safety of truck drivers now more important than ever before
Specialist Business 13 August 2021
Supporting effective developments and innovations in the road transport industry eases the cost burden on our road freight transporters,...
Specialist Business 11 June 2021
It turns out geyser-related issues cause some of the country’s most common household insurance claims, this is according to Santam...
Specialist Business 02 June 2021
And essential assets to protect
Specialist Business 05 May 2021
In finding more reasons to pay claims than not, Santam Aviation is hand-holding its clients through changing times as the sector limps...
Specialist Business 24 April 2021
Mirabilis is ready and equipped to respond to the insurance needs of Africa’s construction and engineering sector.
Specialist Business 14 May 2019
Runaway fires wreak havoc and can have crippling financial ramifications. Fire damage to residential and commercial estates is proving...
Specialist Business 23 April 2019
In 2017, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 1270 fatalities linked to trucks. Despite making up just 0.36% of...
Specialist Business 22 March 2019
Santam has introduced a seamless insurance solution that’s receiving enthusiastic support from developers and development financiers...
Specialist Business 22 February 2019
Estate living has become very popular in our country, but homeowners in these environments need to heed location-specific risks. Karl...
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Thabo Mabaso
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Tel: 021 915 7373
Cell: 083 414 8144
E-mail: Thabo.Mabaso@santam.co.za
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