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Stretched tyres put motorist at odds with vehicle insurer

An insurance company has rejected a motorist’s accident claim because his car had been fitted with stretched tyres, which could have contributed to the accident.

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How new insurance companies can thrive with custom apps

It's time for new insurance companies to recognise the potential of digital platforms in enhancing customer experiences, says Huawei.

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Discovery reports drop in pothole claims in Joburg

On the Money Minute, Lennox Wasara reports Discovery's decrease in pothole-related claims.

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How to make sure you are properly insured for load shedding

Insurance claims related to load shedding or rolling blackouts have increased significantly in the last few years, as rolling blackouts have also grown in intensity.

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Discovery records big drop in pothole claims on back of Joburg repair drive

Pothole-related incidents per 100km increased 29% across the country in 2022, but claims in the city of gold dipped.

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Operation 'Vala Zonke' launched to plug SA's potholes

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has announced a new programme to deal with the potholes across the country. It’s known as “Vala Zonke”, which is translated as “close all” in isiZulu.

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Insurance comparator Hippo takes rival to court over 'defamatory' Facebook post

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has struck an application by insurance comparison group Hippo that sought to remove a Facebook post from rival Everything.Insure off the roll.

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'Potholes?' Twitter unimpressed by new Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad's pothole priority

'Potholes?' Twitter unimpressed by new Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad's pothole priority
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Joburg Roads Agency boss bought a doctorate and claimed...

While Joburg’s 12,000km road network is in a state of collapse, the head of the city’s road agency insists staff call him ‘Dr’ on the strength of an honorary doctorate which can be bought.

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OneFamily snaps up Beagle Street insurance business

OneFamily says it will acquire life insurance business Beagle Street by the end of the year, in a deal that will see the financial services mutual boost its product range. The mutual says Beagle Street sells life and critical illness insurance “to people who know they need to protect their families but are put off

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