Why you may have to pay a late joiner penalty fee
While medical schemes typically won’t refuse you as a new join, they can insist that you pay a late joiner penalty fee. You may be sighing at the...
Taking out a funeral policy for a parent
Losing a loved one is a devastating time in any family and one that should not signal you having to worry about funeral expenses. For this reason, taking...
Waiting periods for medical schemes
When joining a medical scheme with an existing condition, and if you have never had medical aid cover before (or at least not in the last five years)...
How much life insurance does your spouse need?
With the rush of everyday life, people rarely consider what would happen to their spouses if they suddenly passed away. It’s impossible to anticipate when this might happen...
Will my legal insurance cover me if I’m accused of murder?
Legal insurance is often viewed as an unnecessary expense. But should you land in hot water, and find yourself on the wrong side of the law, it could...
Car insurance extras – are they worth it?
These days car insurance providers offer more than just insurance for your car in the event of an accident, break in or breakdown. There are other perks wrapped...
Mystery shop on funeral insurance: Which one is the cheapest
Planning for the future includes planning for those unexpected events. Death being one of them. While it is not something that you may want to think about, ensuring...
What does your home insurance cover and do you really need it?
Insurance, regardless of the type, is often seen as a grudge expense, until you need it. Whether it be vehicle insurance or home insurance, these are products that...
Why you mustn’t cancel your life cover
Life cover can help your family financially when you are no longer around. The money can be used to cover immediate expenses through a cash pay-out, such as...
Choosing the right car for lower premiums
We all want to secure the lowest insurance premiums on our cars, whilst still receiving excellent service. These premiums are determined by our own demographics, such as our...