Tag: Schalk Malan
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How to choose the right group risk cover for your business
Your clients and business partners are likely to be your main focus when you start out as an entrepreneur. But as your venture grows into a fully operative business of scale, your employees will matter just as much. That’s why it’s important to ensure you provide adequate employee benefits, and when it comes to group…
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BrightRock’s 5 Entrepreneurial Tips For Start-ups
After six years in business, needs-matched life insurance player BrightRock is widely regarded as the fastest growing player in its segment. By the end of 2017, they have achieved an annualised premium income of of over R1.1 billion and a year-on-year growth of 62%, relative to the industry’s growth of 8%. Schalk Malan, co-founder and…
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Make sure your children are taken care of should you suffer a serious illness of injury
By Schalk Malan We are living in a tough economic climate – the South African economy and the global economy are not at their best. This makes it even more important to make your money go far. Your clients’ most valuable asset is their ability to earn an income so they can secure they and…
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5 technological advances that are (re)shaping life insurance as we know it
The South African life insurance industry is seen as one of the most innovative life cover sectors in the world i. There are major technological developments on the international front that offer our industry the opportunity to cement its global status and to match individual needs. Some of these innovations are already driving change in…
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Upstart’s personalised policies lift off
Sanlam’s recent acquisition of a 53% stake in BrightRock is a clear sign that the “needs-matched” life insurer has shaken things up in the long-term insurance sector. The deal, valued at R721m, brings a powerful distribution force to BrightRock, which has relied on independent financial advisers to sell its product. Even on that basis, and notwithstanding…
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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 –…