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How inflation impacts your insurance cover

September 15 2025 By Reliance Insurance Brokers insurance, personal finance, inflation, risk management, policy reviews, south africa, consumer protection

Underinsurance is a significant problem in South Africa. Insurance valuation expert, Quantam, last year estimated that almost 80% of South Africans were underinsured by more than 50% of the total value of their insured possessions. That means that the majority of people who have short-term insurance policies are unable to use them to the fullest extent as a result of their coverage falling short. One of the main reasons for this shortfall is the ...

When life changes, so should your insurance

June 04 2025 By Susan Moffett insurance, life events, home insurance, car insurance, personal finance, risk management, home-based business, teen drivers, weather cover, insurance advice, policy updates, south african insurance

Life evolves all the time as we get married, grow our families, move home or retire. Did you know that your insurance should evolve with you as you move through these life changes? If you're not sure when to reassess your insurance, here are our top 10 life events that require a policy re-evaluation: Renovating your property Whether you're upgrading your kitchen, adding a pool or adding on a granny flat, these changes increase the value of your h...

Is your insurance holiday ready?

December 02 2024 By Reliance Insurance Brokers shortterm, personal, holiday, driving

The end-of the-year is finally here and with that, the time to relax and unwind. As much as it is a time for celebrations and joy, it's also a time when opportunistic criminals try their luck and unfortunate accidents tend to happen. Enjoy your holiday, but make sure you have all the protection you need in place first! Check out our top insurance tips for this holiday season: Review your homeowners' and home contents policies, and ensure that ...

Do you need to use an insurance broker?

March 20 2024 By Reliance Insurance Brokers short term insurance, personal insurance, insurance broker

When online short-term insurance offerings were first launched in South Africa more than 15 years ago, the insurance industry underwent a major facelift. Consumers were now able to go direct to insurers, effectively skipping out brokers. While there was much excitement around this prospect initially, the veneer soon wore off as consumers realised just how overwhelming it was to compare pricing, policies, excesses and pick the right plan offering ...