Who’s behind the wheel?
Category: Personal Insurance
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Who’s behind the wheel?
Why it’s important to list the regular driver of your car for insurance purposes. We all have policies, be they for retirement, life or household and vehicle insurance, to name a few. Now the one thing they all have in common is fine print. And how often do we cringe when hearing the term “did…
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Knysna fire damage insurance remains a burning issue for some residents
The recent blazes in June this year that devastated Knysna and Plettenberg Bay caused seven deaths and destroyed at least 1 000 properties. In the aftermath, many residents were relieved in the knowledge that their homes and contents – their largest assets – were insured appropriately. Yet it seems some are left somewhat smoldering and…
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Homeowners Insurance: Is Storm Damage Covered?
Homeowners Insurance: Is Storm Damage Covered? Leading up to the Cape Town storm which occurred on 6 June 2017, the rest of South Africa including Capetonians, were ecstatic over the thought of receiving a little bit of rain. Although it was predicted that gale force northwesterly winds of up to 70-80km/hour would be expected in…
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The Future of Self-Driving Cars
The Future of Self-Driving Cars The idea of having a driverless car used to be a future fantasy, however, car manufacturers have been testing the technicalities of self-driving cars for years, in the hopes to turn a complex idea into a real possibility. However, the idea isn’t welcomed by everyone; especially those involved in the…
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Hijacking in SA – Top 3 Most Wanted Vehicles
Hijacking in SA – Top 3 Most Wanted Vehicles Unfortunately, with the high unemployment rate of approximately 14% in South Africa and a number of cars that have advanced security measures installed, hijackings seem to be on the rise. It’s important to remember that, unlike some opportune crimes, hijacking is an organised operation where certain…