Tag: brightrock
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The joy of my sisterhood of plant-seekers
Our friendship is an ecosystem that nurtures and sustains us.
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Here’s to the familiar strangers who add spice to our lives
We all need to belong to the small everyday communities that shape us.
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André and Shelby, the forest-dwellers of Vadersberg Farm
Between the mountain and the ocean, in the forest that gives them shelter, warmth and work, they’ve found a harbour for a dream.
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BrightRock celebrates 15 years of growth, delivers billions in value and trust
• Market share of 12–13% of new business written via independent financial advisers, placing BrightRock in the top four insurers in its segment• Total cover in force exceeds R388.07 billion• Total annualised premium income approaches R1.81 billion• Over R7.85 billion paid out in claims to clients Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, marked its 15-year birthday at the end of May, with strong…
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Understanding life insurance coverage for South Africans living abroad
Discover essential insights on how South African life insurance policies operate when you travel or live abroad, including coverage details, claims processes, and tips to ensure your family’s financial security. Why overseas claims can take longer If a claim is submitted from another country, your insurer may need to confirm details with overseas hospitals, authorities,…
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Insurance gaps are costing you more than you realise
Life insurance seems simple enough … until you need to make real decisions about your risks, health, and financial future. With rising costs, growing health risks, and widespread financial stress, knowing what you’re covered for (and what you’re not) matters more than ever. Recent findings from the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA)…
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Future-proof your business: Building insurance cover that protects long-term value
Most established businesses in South Africa do not neglect insurance. They insure assets, renew policies and often benchmark premiums. That’s a strong start. The opportunity in 2026 is to go one step further: Ensure your cover protects the business’s long-term value, not just what’s easy to measure on a balance sheet. As SME South Africa notes, the…
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Counting the cost of climate on life cover
Climate change is increasingly shaping mortality, morbidity and long-term risk dynamics, making it a material consideration for life insurers, regulators and advisers alike. FAnews spoke to Izak van der Westhuizen, Chief Financial Officer at BrightRock, about how climate-related health risks are beginning to influence life insurance underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management. Emerging underwriting considerations “Insurers…
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The beautiful meaning of a spider’s web at a wedding
It was a simple ritual that reminded me of the power of community in our lives.
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I am Strongbone, hear me roar!
How a friend’s vision of a post-apocalyptic society changed the way I see myself.