Author: BrightRock
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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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Estate Planning for New Parents
You are planning to start a family, but how do you ensure that you cover your child’s financial needs should something happen to you and your spouse? By Jessica Anne Wood Hein Klokow from Secure Legacy highlights that one of the most important conversations you need to have with your spouse and your estate planner…
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Sophisticated insurance does not have to mean it is complicated
SA is seen as tops for life insurance innovation and BrightRock’s flexibility fits the bill, writes Stephen Cranston. Product complexity in insurance is one thing and it was what made the old universal life policies so confusing. It was hard to work out if these multiheaded hybrids of protection and savings were good value for…
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BrightRock’s Schalk Malan on CNBC and eNCA
BrightRock CEO Schalk Malan appeared on two television shows to share consumer tips about recession-proofing your finances.
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Don’t underestimate 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.
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South Africa’s Players’ Player of the Year and other rugby peers to be recognised at the inaugural BrightRock Players Choice Awards
BrightRock and MyPlayers join forces to host first-ever awards by rugby players for rugby players Johannesburg. October, 2017 – Provider of needs-matched life insurance, BrightRock and the MyPlayers, the South African rugby players’ organisation are proud to announce that they will be launching the first-ever BrightRock Players Choice Awards – an event by the players,…
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How to choose life cover as a millennial – and do you even need it?
Though you’re young, free and most likely in prime health, being a millennial also means being on the cusp of some important life changes: Landing that career-altering job, getting married, buying a house or having a baby. And with these changes comes a need to protect yourself. To make sure your loved ones are taken…
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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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Braai with the Springboks ahead of the final French Test and raise funds for the Players’ Fund
BrightRock announces “The Play the Bounce Braai” and “My Training Day with the Springboks” to raise funds for the recipients of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund (South Africa, 10 May 2017) Life insurance industry player, BrightRock, has teamed up with the Springboks to host The Play the Bounce Braai in Johannesburg on 20…