Author: BrightRock
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Wendy Selebi: Finding purpose after retirement
When author and speaker, Wendy Selebi, was faced with the looming reality of retirement, she was forced to think about what she wants to do with her life after retirement. She chats to our host, Ruda Landman, about how she prepared financially, mentally and emotionally for retirement. She shares how she used retirement as the…
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What consumers need to know about funeral policies in South Africa
Funeral expenses can be burdensome and overwhelming – this is why funeral polices are the most popular insurance products in South Africa. Funeral policies are designed to offer a financial safety net to families during a very stressful time. They enable people to honour and bury their loved ones with dignity, and without facing financial…
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Costa Carastavrakis: From addiction recovery to finding comedy and running marathons
The first episode of When Change Happens, the second instalment of our Change in One Generation podcast series, opens with author and comedian, Costa Carastavrakis. He chats to our host, Ruda Landman, about his road to recovery after battling a drug and alcohol addiction. Find out about the pivotal moment in his life that forced…
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How the COFI Bill is providing enhanced financial transparency
The South African financial services sector has undergone sweeping regulatory reform over the past 15 years, aimed at improving the governance and accountability of financial institutions. These reforms have been crucial in securing better outcomes for the people served by the sector. The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill represents a major leap forward and…
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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 and kykNET present Vrystaatbewoners, a docuseries celebrating the people of the Free State
Johannesburg, 5 April 2024 – Needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, has once again partnered with kykNET to produce, Vrystaatbewoners, the latest offering in their lifestyle ‘Bewoners’ series. This captivating docuseries shines a spotlight on the hidden gems of our central province and the extraordinary individuals who call it home. From Fauresmith to Smithfield, Hoopstad to…
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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…