Tag: brightrock
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COVID-19 is behind us – sort of
The world came to a standstill in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of lives lost globally, economic uncertainty, pressures the healthcare system has not faced in a century, and so much more. Almost every industry in the world was negatively affected by the pandemic, with the insurance sector being one of the…
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Heart health and life insurance: Why ignoring check-ups can cost you
Heart-related illnesses remain a major factor in life insurance claims. With September being Heart Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder that securing life insurance is closely tied to your overall health, as your medical profile directly influences whether you can access cover and at what price. Your Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking,…
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How I’m raising my son to be gentle in an ungentle world
We need to change the lessons boys learn about becoming men.
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The things I’ve learnt about myself from living alone
Being alone doesn’t have to be the same as being lonely.
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I wish I’d been brave enough to disappoint my family
Sometimes, you need to put your own dreams first.
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I coulda, shoulda gone to Tuscany, but it’s never too late
Life is all about learning to say yes to the things you once said no to.
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The best revenge is ticking off the dreams on your wish list
And sometimes the best revenge is revenge, but that’s going to have to wait.
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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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Yes, it’s time to click and twist my tongue around isiXhosa again
It’s never too late to learn the languages that make you feel at home.
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Au Revoir, Paris, je ne regrette rien
I dreamed of a new life in Paris, but back home, I regret nothing.