Tag: Life insurance
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Life insurance for the gig economy and SMEs: What you need to know
The gig economy and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are pivotal to South Africa’s economic landscape. With unemployment rates soaring and traditional job opportunities becoming increasingly scarce, more South Africans are turning to freelance work and entrepreneurship. While these sectors offer flexibility and innovation, they also present unique challenges, particularly regarding financial security and risk…
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Navigating life insurance in uncertain times
Personal insurance extends beyond income protection to leaving a legacy, covering debts, protecting assets and looking after one’s family in the future.
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Nine leadership questions for Sean Hanlon, Executive Director, BrightRock
After studying teaching and drama, I found my passion when I joined the life insurance industry as a broker consultant in the early 90s. I’ve worked in senior positions in financial services for over 30 years, having set up and run distribution for major life insurance operations in South Africa and the United Kingdom. 1.…
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BrightRock CEO, Schalk Malan on building a successful insurance company
BrightRock CEO, Schalk Malan chats to Kaya Biz host, Gugulethu Mfuphi. This interview was first published online by Kaya FM on YouTube on 10 May 2024.
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What drives susceptibility to insurance fraud: The repercussions
Economic hardships often push individuals toward desperate measures. In tough times, fraudulent behaviour becomes even more tempting. Falsifying death certificates for funeral policy claims or withholding crucial health information during application processes are just some examples of this deceit. Extreme cases of fraud may involve staging an accident, faking an injury or death, or syndicated…
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BrightRock sees resilience, growth, and improved claims experience in 2023
Johannesburg – Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, today provided an update on its business performance results across its individual life and funeral businesses for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023. Despite the difficult economic conditions currently impacting consumers’ pockets, CEO Schalk Malan says BrightRock has shown resilience and growth. “The ongoing cost of living crisis and…
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BrightRock loving life in the Sanlam family, growing strongly
BrightRock CEO, Schalk Malan in conversation with BizNews founder, Alec Hogg. This interview was first published by BizNewsTV on YouTube on 27 October 2023.
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Just for you: Do you actually understand inflation?
Inflation is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but surveys over the past decade indicate that the adult populations in many countries know relatively little about finance and are unfamiliar with economic concepts such as inflation, interest compounding, and risk diversification. According to a study published by the Human Sciences Research Council and…
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Just for you: Do you need life insurance?
Many people believe that if you are young, you do not require life insurance.
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Just for you: What is life insurance, and how does it work?
Having the right life insurance cover means you are protecting your family’s future.