The Office of the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance has warned that it has seen a spike in misrepresentation, which can render policies void.

Policyholders cancel their life (long-term) insurance policies before they cancel their short-term policies, says Mark Danckwerts.

Life cover can step in and help to meet contractual obligations, pay off debts and support those left behind, writes Ernest Zamisa.

“Is the life insurance industry really the ‘scam’ we’re all afraid it is?” asks Craig Baker, the chief executive of MiWayLife.

The case of a Cape Town man highlights the importance of knowing exactly what you are insured for when you sign an insurance policy.

Coined a decade ago, high earners, not rich yet (Henrys) are well-educated, highly paid millennials who have the potential to accumulate wealth.

Road Accident Fund pays out for medical expenses and loss of income and, in the event of serious injury, general damages for suffering.

The thought of your funeral may seem quite grim, yet planning it might be wise, says Pierre Schoeman.

For the National Health Insurance Fund to be a success, collaboration between medical schemes and the government is essential, says Bonitas.

When it comes to short-term insurance, most people know the basics of home and motor insurance, but this is just the tip of the “insurance iceberg”.

Gone are the days when consumers had scant protection against unsavoury business practices. New regulation lets you buy insurance with confidence.

The private use of cannabis is now, at least temporarily, permitted in South Africa. What implications does that have for insurers and for you as a policyholder?

Escalators and lifts result in serious injuries and fatalities more often than you might think.

The publication of the National Health Insurance Bill has resulted in much public comment about the future of health care in SA.

The recent tabling in Parliament of the controversial NHI Bill sent ripples of panic through the medical and financial fraternities.

Globally, the insurance market is expected to earn almost $2 trillion from women by 2030, says the International Finance Corporation (IFC).