auto & general

  1. Jan

    Replacing damaged or stolen solar panels

    Big solar panel problem — and how South African insurance companies handle it The rapid advancement of solar panels could cause a significant problem when a replacement is needed, as they must be compatible with the rest of the system, and sourcing the right panels can be challenging. When a...
  2. Jan

    Insurance companies answer questions about alarms and battery backups

    Surge in load-shedding break-ins — how insurance companies handle claims Household insurers in South Africa will pay out burglary claims in some situations where load-shedding has made it impossible to arm home security systems. This is according to Momentum Insure chief actuary Rudolf Britz...
  3. Jan

    King Price and Auto & General warnings about solar power shortcuts

    What to know before installing a solar power system South Africans looking to mitigate the impact of load-shedding by installing a solar system for their home must do so through an accredited installer or electrician to avoid insurance claim issues if something goes wrong. This is according to...
  4. Jan

    Godfrey Motsa appointed Non-Life CEO at Telesure Investment Holdings

    Former MTN boss joins insurance industry Former MTN SA CEO Godfrey Motsa has been appointed as the non-life chief executive officer of Telesure Investment Holdings’ (TIH) for brands including Auto & General, 1st for Women, Dialdirect, and Budget. MTN announced in mid-December that Motsa would...
  5. Jan

    How to keep your insurance cover if lightning keeps destroying your solar panels

    Lightning damage and solar panels — how to keep your insurance cover Insurance companies in South Africa are likely to honour your claim if your solar power installation is damaged by lightning — even on multiple occasions — provided specific protection measures are in place. These include...
  6. Jan

    Grace period for driver's licences must be extended - Western Cape

    Driver's licence disaster far from over In light of the ongoing driver's licence backlog in South Africa, the Western Cape Department of Transport (DoT) wants the grace period for expired cards to be extended past March. If the grace period is not extended, South African citizens will need to...
  7. Jan

    Insurance companies on expired licence cards and 10-year validity proposal

    Driver's licence chaos — how it will affect car insurance South African insurers have said they will not reject accident claims from motorists who can't renew expired driver's licences. They have also assured that if the Department of Transport extends licence expiry dates to ten years, it will...
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