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10 tips to ensure your insurance claim is paid out
The Ombudsman is often approached to settle disputes after a claim has been rejected by an insurer. Here are 10 essential tips to make sure you won't have a claim rejected.
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Drunk driving warning from ombud
You are probably aware that if you crash your car while driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, your insurance company has the right to repudiate your claim, leaving you liable not only for the damage to your vehicle, but also for any other damage caused by the accident.
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First of the Cape winter storms approaching
A cold front is making its way to the Western Cape and is due to hit our shores on Friday afternoon. A cold, wet, windy weekend lies ahead, warns weather services.
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Be safe on the road this Easter
After a busy start to 2015, many South Africans are looking forward to the first real break of the year this Easter weekend. The trouble with long weekends, however, is that road users tend to have “get-there-its” – wanting to reach their destinations in the shortest possible time – when the additional congestion on our roads means they should be extra vigilant to ensure their own safety and that of their passengers.
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Staying safe on the road – now there’s an app for that
Cape Town, 24 March 2015: With the Easter holidays just around the corner, you may be planning a road trip on our country’s busy roads. To give your friends and family peace of mind that you’ll arrive at your destination safely, leading short-term insurer Santam has launched a one-of-a-kind new app to enable them to keep track of your progress.
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Insuring your bicycle: what you need to know
More and more South Africans are joining the world-wide cycling craze, with around 35 000 cyclists expected to take to the city streets on Sunday for the 38th Cape Town Cycle Tour. A decent bicycle can cost anything from R8000 to R120 000 for a state-of-the-art model which is why cyclists would be well-advised to make sure their bicycles and other sporting accessories are appropriately insured, says Marius Neethling, personal lines underwriting manager at Santam.
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Santam launches One-of-a-kind television ad
Cape Town, 04 March 2015: The new Santam TV ad takes a fly-on-the-wall look at foreigners from India to the UK, from the Netherlands to Japan, as they share anecdotes about South Africa with their friends.
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More South Africans take up cycling to fit their lifestyle and pockets
Cyclists encouraged to consider insurance for reassurance.
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Make sure you are properly insured this Valentine's Day
Love is in the air this month, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are sure to be plenty of lucky ladies and gents getting an expensive gift from their loved ones.