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THE FINANCE GHOST: The ins and outs of insurance

The secret of Outsurance’s success? Build it

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WEBINAR: The real impact of a death on South African families

In this webinar explore the emotional, social, and financial consequences of a family member's passing in South Africa

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And now, for a cash-flush Discovery

Investors were rewarded with a bigger-than-expected dividend as Discovery Bank hits its stride

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The hidden risks inside your insurance programme

The governance questions every board of directors should ask before approving an insurance programme.

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The cover that protects your biggest asset – your pay

Advisers say income protection is vital yet neglected. Here’s what it costs, how claims work and the mistakes to avoid

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Fuel prices bite, but here’s how to save on car insurance

Discovery Insure, Momentum, Outsurance, Santam, Dotsure and Naked offer rewards to low-risk drivers facing high fuel costs

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Gap cover: the back-up plan for medical aid shortfalls

With healthcare costs rising and medical aids under pressure, gap cover fills a growing financial hole – but take-up remains stubbornly low

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Two make-or-break years for Old Mutual Bank

Old Mutual Bank is adding 3,000 customers a day from existing clients. The next big test will be its reception outside of its home turf

How Old Mutual’s new boss stitched up R1.87bn 10X takeover

After a listless decade, Old Mutual has ramped up its ambitions, big time

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Is Sanlam a Nifty Fifty contender?

The insurance powerhouse has attracted very little of the capital storming into emerging markets this year. But its India business could change all that

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‘We’re not late to the party’ – Old Mutual Bank

The 180-year-old insurer reckons its fourth try will finally land it at a seat the country’s R119bn banking buffet

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Market smashes Discovery’s growth forecasts

Discovery’s CEO has brushed off a market bruising, with a growth target of 15%-20% from here on out

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Cut your hijack risk – and your insurance premiums

Hijackings may be down, but 50 cars are still taken daily in South Africa. Here’s how to protect your ride – and your wallet

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Insurance, exciting? Why yes 

For a very long time Momentum Metropolitan was the ugly sister of South African insurance. Not any more

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Why Old Mutual is betting its South African future on banking 

Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson has high hopes for the group’s new bank; he reckons in time it will be the central axis around which the company revolves

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Shades of greylisting: Behind Old Mutual’s bloody nose

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will be hoping that global money-laundering authorities, weighing up whether to keep South Africa on a terrorism financing greylist, will…