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Archive of the posts written by author : mmeyer.
Feb
6

How men and women are covered by insurances

There is a saying that “women are the best drivers and men are the best cooks.” The South African car insurance industry seems to be in agreement with the saying. What is the difference in coverage that men and women receive from insurance…

Jan
12

Insuring a leased car or a commercial vehicle

Although car leasing is not very popular in South Africa, it is slowly gaining traction. Less than 10% of consumers in the automotive market are leasing cars. People who lease cars do not own the cars; they simply have a contract to use…

Jan
12

Auto Insurance Tips and Mistakes

Policyholders and prospective policyholders are everyday people who, therefore, have little or no knowledge of the auto insurance industry. And because we want you to avoid common mistakes we have put together some of the best auto insurance tips. Auto Insurance Tips to…

Jan
12

How to File an Insurance Claim

The purpose of an auto insurance policy is to protect the policyholder if there is an accident or theft that results in the damage or loss of his/her car, an injury to the policyholder or third party. In this article, we discuss how to…

Jan
12

How to Save on Car Insurance

Although premiums can be high and cause many people to shy away from buying a policy, there are several ways that policyholders and prospective policyholders can save on auto insurance. Therefore, in this article, we list a few tips on how to save…

Jan
12

Understanding car insurance coverage

Car insurance is not a commodity that one simply buys over the counter and walks away. It’s a lifetime commitment, or at least, in part. Therefore, it is important that a policyholder understands what auto insurance is. In today’s society with so many…

Jan
10

Advantages and disadvantages of car insurance

As millions of cars take to the South African roads every day, car accidents are inevitable. Car insurance can be a lifesaver, although it does come with a few problems. In this article, we will critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of car…

Jan
10

How to choose a car insurance company

When you choose a car insurance company, you want peace of mind. In this article, we will discuss key factors to take into account when you shop for car insurance. Window shopping There is no one insurance company in the market. The prospective…

Jan
8

Simplifying Insurance Terms

Each industry or field has its own list of words that are exclusive to that industry. Certainly the words are used by experts to communicate effectively. In this article, we will help take out the guesswork. So the next time you read through…

Dec
17

The Risk You Take By Not Having Car Insurance

Running the risk of not having car insurance. Is a precarious decision for any driver to make. Since car insurance is not compulsory in South Africa, the possession rates have always been low. Most people admit to not having car insurance mainly due…