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Gate motor theft increases again
July 24 2025 By Reliance Insurance Brokers short-term, security
Every couple of years it appears that electric gate motor theft increases, as reports of stolen motors in major centres spike. Following a number of recent reports that the Reliance Insurance team has been made aware of, we looked into the latest trends in this household crime. Several private security companies have reported a significant increase in the theft of gate motors and gate motor parts since the beginning of the year. In May, Fidelity ...
Read MoreTime for your midyear insurance check
July 09 2025 By Reliance Insurance Brokers insurance, financial planning, risk management, policy update, insurance broker, home insurance, business insurance, climate resilience, disaster recovery, mid-year check, insurance claims, short-term cover
It's hard to believe it's already the middle of the year. This is a good time to check your short-term insurance policies and make sure all the information presented there is still correct and valid. If anything has changed since the beginning of the year or since your last insurance review, including additions to your home or home contents or changes to your home security, you must contact your insurer and update your policy. The same is true ...
Read MoreYour short-term insurance: common myths busted
November 11 2024 By Reliance Insurance Brokers short-term
There are a lot of misperceptions surrounding short-term insurance. Often, common misunderstandings about insurance prevent people from buying cover, costing them much more in the long run. To help you separate fact from fiction, we've busted the top 5 myths around short-term insurance. Myth 1: Short-term insurance is too expensive This is easily the most common misconception people have around insurance. Short-term insurance is often more afford...
Read MoreInstalled an alternative power system at home? Here's how to insure it
August 22 2023 By Reliance Insurance Brokers short-term insurance, power alternatives
With the national energy regulator, Nersa, publishing a consultation document earlier this month that outlined South Africa's future load-shedding plans - including restructured load-shedding stages, up to stage 16 - the country's power woes seem set to continue for the foreseeable future. It's hardly surprising then that so many South Africans have taken the plunge and invested in alternative power supplies for their home, from basic portable po...
Read More2023 insurance checklist
January 24 2023 By Reliance Insurance Brokers short-term insurance, household insurance, insurance
Dealing with insurance issues may not be high up on your new year's resolution list, but the start of a new year is the best time to check on your insurance policies. Use our 10-point checklist to ensure you're covered for the year ahead. Update your details: Got a new cell number? Changed jobs and have a new email address? Make sure all your personal details are all up to date. Review your policies: In an insurance claim, your cover pays out t...
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