Windscreen damage is a reality that many South African motorists are faced with more often than they anticipate. There are several reasons why a windscreen may be damaged, but the most common causes are flying rocks and debris from large trucks or roads that are under construction. A windscreen is […]
5 MORE Reasons Why Consumers Should Use an Insurance Broker Consumers generally think they benefit when they buy insurance direct but is it true? To find out, an auditing company asked people what matters to them when buying insurance, and in turn their panel used those criteria to evaluate the […]
South Africans have been cautioned to protect themselves and their belongings against the financial repercussions of loadshedding and the resulting power surges that the process causes. This follows recent announcements from the energy parastatal Eskom which has said that South Africans will have to learn to live with electricity cuts […]
It is reported that thieves across the country are targeting many homes during the load shedding hours and making off with lots of valuables Source: SABC As Eskom’s on-going power cuts keep South Africa in the dark, security issues have become a concern, with thieves apparently monitoring load shedding timetables […]
Make sure that you are aware of scheduled outage times but plan for all eventualities. LED lanterns offer great battery life and can illuminate an entire room quite effectively. Keep these in places where the family will be together as well as having torches in easy to reach places for […]
It’s a reality and it’s becoming a rather big issue on South African roads these days! The recent “Porsche” road rage incident in Fourways, Johannesburg in which the owner of a Porsche is seen damaging the vehicle of another motorist has once again brought home the reality of road rage […]
Medical insurance is big business, aimed at making a profit. They will pay-out what they have agreed to in your signed contract (including the fine print). The terminology used in policies can be deemed “legal speak” which may seem confusing e.g. Your medical plan states 100% cover for procedure x. […]
Travel insurance is viewed by many as an optional extra, a “nice to have”. In most foreign countries expenses can be way in excess of what may be expected at home. This is even more so coupled with the weak South African exchange rate. The need for travel insurance therefore […]
Are your policies up to date? According to research conducted in the US, more and more people believe that they are more likely to miss a stolen or lost phone than a stolen or lost car. The new survey indicates that 35% of people aged 18-34 believe the sheer volume […]
Being involved in a car crash can have an extremely traumatising effect on your reactions, both physically and mentally. In most cases, accident victims become so overwhelmed by the experience that they forget what needs to be done after it happens. Roadside assistance company Plan B offers drivers a checklist […]
