Tag: brightrock
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The Day a Legendary Kiwi’s Grandson Cut My Hair
“My grandfather was stopped from being an All Black because of apartheid,” is not your usual barbershop banter.
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BrightRock’s strong business performance creates solid foundation for the future
Media release | 5 September 2017 BrightRock achieves new business growth of 62% year-on-year Total cover in force exceeds R180 billion Total claims paid of over R470 million, with the highest claim paid at R29.4 million Sanlam transaction, valued at R721 million in total, gets the green light from regulator 5 September 2017, Johannesburg –…
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Don’t under-estimate the worth of the non-breadwinner
Many people believe that only the family breadwinner needs to have life, disability and severe illness cover. This view is fundamentally flawed, a financial planning professional says. Craig Torr, director at Cape Town-based financial planning practice Crue Invest, says that just because the stay-at-home partner does not earn an income does not mean the family…
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Sanlam set to acquire majority stake in needs-matched life provider, BrightRock
Media release 25 January 2017 Cape Town – In a SENS announcement released earlier today, listed financial services group Sanlam announced that it is set to acquire a 53% stake in needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, subject to regulatory approval. According to Sanlam Personal Finance (SPF) Deputy CEO Hennie de Villiers all due diligence processes…
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Brandon Stone’s ball marker
We ended the year on a high note. We were joined by the charismatic Minnie Dlamini, arguably the best South Africa tennis player in 20 years and Brandon Stone, winner of the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Minnie Dlamini’s ambitions for the lime light started young, at the tender age of 12 she was crowned Little Miss South…
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Let’s talk about Adding Value to your Home
Watch our latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan, in which he gets home improvement, to add value, advice from “Tuis” editor, Wicus Pretorius, DIY boffin Mandy Collins and Seeff Randburg MD, Chris Hajec.
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Life After the Curveball is Thrown
Gerhard van der Wath’s life changed forever when he was caught in a scrum that went wrong. A must-read Q&A.
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Why Rugby Needs the Currie Cup Now More Than Ever
Even if you are the biggest of South African rugby fans, there is a good chance you will admit that the Currie Cup isn’t the drawcard it used to be.
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If You Could Watch Any Game of Rugby live, What Would it Be?
From a South African perspective, that 1995 World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park will be a popular answer. From the Boeing flyover to the raising of the trophy, I don’t think it would have been possible to maintain a resting heartbeat on that day.
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Let’s Talk About Career Planning For Your Child
Watch our latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan, in which he unpacked your child’s career guidance journey with educational psychologist Lisa Anderson and radio personality and mom-of-two, Kuli Roberts.