by Kobus van Niekerk | Aug 6, 2025 | Consort
Most short-term insurance policies are annual policies with a predetermined premium, which can be paid monthly. Historically, many Financial Service Providers (FSPs) have issued monthly renewable policies, i.e., month-to-month renewal with a set anniversary date. At...
by Kobus van Niekerk | Jun 30, 2025 | Consort
Pillars of insurance The country’s economy has been around for as long as trade between people began, insurance quickly formed part of the financial doctrine of how the economy operates sustainably through structured insurance contracts and loss reactions to create...
by Kenneth Lourens | Jun 2, 2025 | Consort
Insurance considerations and risk mitigation of power surges Increasing insurance claims With the rise in load-shedding and electricity disruptions, Insurers have experienced a ‘surge’ in claims related to damaged electronics and other related electrical appliances...
by Kenneth Lourens | May 5, 2025 | Consort
Understanding power surges A power surge, also known as a transient, is a brief but intense spike in electrical current, voltage, or power within an electrical circuit. This phenomenon occurs when there is an interruption in the electrical flow, followed by a sudden...
by Alexandra Mattisson | Mar 31, 2025 | Consort
Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices. Solutions ranging from pocket-sized power banks to expansive solar installations and electric...
by George Jennings | Mar 3, 2025 | Consort
In our February article, we touched on changing weather conditions. This topic is not exclusive to South Africa but is at the forefront of the global arena. Climatic conditions have a severe impact and wreak havoc all over the world. During 2024, the following...