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How Tracking Devices Help Verify Vehicle Theft Claims

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Tracking devices are valuable tools in vehicle theft claim investigations, providing objective data such as last known location, signal loss information and possible tampering evidence. Many insurers require approved tracking devices for certain high-risk or higher-value vehicles and an inactive or missing unit may affect theft cover or claim acceptance depending on the policy terms.

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Navigating Water Damage Insurance Claims

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South Africa’s unpredictable weather patterns can wreak havoc on our homes. From heavy rains to unexpected storms, water damage is a common and unwelcome guest. When faced with the aftermath of a water-related incident, understanding your home insurance policy becomes crucial.

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Reviewing Your Property Insurance: Why Annual Check-Ups Matter

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Your home is likely one of your most significant investments, and it’s not just about the walls and roof. From renovations to landscaping, the changes you make over time can impact your property’s value and your insurance needs. That’s why it’s essential to review your property insurance every year to ensure you’re adequately covered.

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Navigating Business Insurance: Essential Considerations for Protection

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Business insurance is a crucial safeguard, shielding businesses from potential losses arising during regular operations. Without it, business owners may face substantial out-of-pocket expenses for damages and legal claims.

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Navigating Expired Driver’s Licences and Insurance Claims

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In the face of persistent delays in vehicle and driver’s license renewals, the question of whether insurance will pay out when a license has expired looms large. According to the guidance from the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (OSTI), insurers generally shouldn’t outright reject claims solely based on expired licenses. Since May 2007, the OSTI has

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Weather-Related Home Insurance Claims

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Living in South Africa means having to deal with various types of weather – from blistering heatwaves and long, dry spells to heavy downpours of rain and even hailstorms. With changing climates come damages to properties and belongings and trying to understand and file a weather-related home insurance claim can seem like a daunting task. We’ve put together a helpful guide to help you understand exactly what to do in the event of a household claim due to bad weather.

Fire Damage and Your Homeowners Insurance: What You Need to Know

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Smoke damage can be a major headache when it comes to your homeowners insurance. You may have spent a lot of money on your policy, but when it comes to covering smoke damage, you may still have some issues. Here’s what you need to know about smoke damage and your homeowners insurance.

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Ways To Reduce Your Car Insurance Premium

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Did you know that there are around 12 million cars on South African roads and that 70% of those cars are not insured! During COVID people cam onto some very hard times and unfortunately had to cancel their insurance to save money. This puts these individuals at a very high risk financially considering the number

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