Tag: brightrock
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Life assurance’s best-kept secret?
When you leave your employer you lose your group life cover. If you don’t get the same benefits from a new employer, it can leave a huge hole in essential cover you need to ensure you have an income if you are disabled or your family is provided for when you die. But there is…
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What are people entering the job market looking for?
Young people of today have high expectations and even greater idealistic views when it comes to their employment decisions. According to a recent international study, millennials make up 31.5% of the global population and Generation Z make up 32%. With those numbers, it would be foolish to overlook their generational characteristics and ignore their professional…
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The constantly busy life of SA’s number one champion of arts and letters
Art is long, the ancient Romans used to say; life is short. Proof of this can be found in the abundant statues and frescoes you can still find in Rome, left over from those imperial days, while you’ll battle to find any actual ancient Romans. In Africa, birthplace of humanity, the evidence of art’s longevity…
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Cover yourself properly to ensure you earn even while ill
About seven out of 10 people will suffer a temporary disability in their lifetimes and an income protection policy helps ease the burden Not all income protection policies are created equal, and being aware of key features to look out for can avoid disappointment and a financial shortfall at claims stage. An income protection policy…
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Bundling life insurance as newlyweds: Will you save?
Getting married signals quite a few extra expenses, whether it be on the wedding party or furnishing a new home. Therefore, you may be looking to save on costs such as your insurance. One such way is bundling your insurance. But is this the best option? Justmoney looks at bundling life insurance and how this…
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Why is having disability cover important?
When we’re expecting our first child, we’re quick to put life insurance policies in place. But what about protecting our human capital from disability? Most people see life insurance as a no-brainer to protect themselves against losing their income due to death. But few people consider protecting their human capital in the event they become…
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Marriage is an emotional and financial package deal
Five key financial matters you need to consider before flying off on your honeymoon MARRIAGE is not only about taking care of each other’s emotional well-being, but also your mutual financial well-being. So while you’re planning a lifetime partnership with your loved one, here are five financial questions to ask once you’ve popped the question:…
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Loss of income is dangerously underestimated
You are nine times more likely to have a temporary disability than to have your car stolen or hijacked in SA, Brad Toerien, CE of life insurer FMI says. Most people don’t think twice about insuring their car, but few consider protecting the income that makes paying for it possible, he says. It costs about…
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It’s your funeral, so weigh these factors well
We unpack the many considerations when buying this insurance Funeral insurance is the most popular financial product in SA and there is lots of competition for your business, but it isn’t easy to compare policies to ensure you are getting a fair deal. If you ask a number of providers for quotes, you will find…
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BrightRock shows the way in innovation
BrightRock is no longer a small player: last year it had annual premium income of R1.6bn and new business of R433m At a time when insurtech businesses are cutting out the middleman, BrightRock, just seven years old, stands out as the poster child for the traditional intermediary-based model. Its total premium income was up 43%…