Author: BrightRock
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We pay out for early-stage breast cancer
BrightRock has the most comprehensive set of clinical definitions for critical illness cover in the market. With over 300 conditions covered, our additional expense needs cover is a market leader. As we continue our series looking at how we underwrite and cover breast cancer, we turn our attention to case studies that demonstrate the power…
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BrightRock and the DHL Stormers celebrate 10 seasons together as new URC season kicks off with blockbuster clash
10 seasons. One change-loving journey.
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Death cover that can precisely match your clients’ needs
Death cover is one of the most commonly bought types of insurance in South Africa. Traditionally, this cover provides a single lump-sum payment to beneficiaries. This approach can fall short of covering the actual, ongoing financial needs of clients’ beneficiaries. BrightRock’s needs-matched death cover redefines this approach by adapting cover to clients’ unique circumstances, offering…
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Inclusive Policies: Bridging the gender gap
As society evolves in its understanding of gender, so too does the long-term and life insurance sector. However, the insurance industry in South Africa still faces hurdles in serving transgender and nonbinary individuals in ways that reflect contemporary views on gender identity. Suzanne Stevens, BrightRock CEO, has shared her insights on how the sector is…
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Game Changer: BrightRock partners with the ISUZU Bulls Daisies – SA’s first professional women’s rugby team
Johannesburg, August 2025 – Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, has announced an exciting new partnership with the ISUZU Bulls Daisies, South Africa’s first professional women’s rugby team and leader of the Women’s Premier Division. Through its partnerships with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls, BrightRock has long used rugby to reach rugby fans around the country…
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The executive dilemma: What happens to your business if you’re gone?
For discerning executives, life insurance is a strategic tool for robust succession and continuity planning. In many successful organisations, key leaders are the driving force. A sudden absence can have significant repercussions if a strategic plan isn’t in place.
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We’ve updated our privacy policy
At BrightRock, your privacy matters to us. We are committed to managing your personal information responsibly and transparently. As part of this commitment, we’ve updated our Privacy policy and our PAIA manual. These updates reflect our ongoing efforts to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information…
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1 to 15: what rugby players actually do: How does Khutha Mchunu play the bounce as a tighthead prop?
Being a tighthead prop is more than just smashing opponents every chance you get. In fact, tighthead props are often regarded as one of the most valuable players in the team. And Vodacom Bulls tighthead prop, Khutha Mchunu, is here to break it down for us. The brilliant prop tells us everything we need to…
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Guiding clients to sustainable life insurance in 2025
We have long been saying that the conversation about insurance should be shifting from “what’s the cheapest premium today?” to “what’s sustainable and valuable over the long term?” But even though BrightRock has been raising the issue of unsustainable funding patterns, this shift has been slow. For years, price has been the primary decision-making factor,…
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What business insurance trends reveal about entrepreneurial blind spots
While South African entrepreneurs are growing increasingly sophisticated in planning for long-term growth and succession, a critical and often overlooked insurance gap is leaving a vast number of small and medium-sized businesses dangerously exposed. South African needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, reveals a snapshot of business insurance trends, highlighting both the cover entrepreneurs prioritise, such as…