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South Africans name the best insurers in the country - index

South Africans have had their say and named the best insurers in the country.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Liberty employee who earned over R400,000 commission debarred for creating policies without client’s knowledge

One of the clients only had two policies under his name and was paying R550 but was shocked when Liberty debited R9,000 from his account.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Five SA homeowner insurance companies ranked best

Five South African homeowners insurers have been named the best the world, is your insurer one of them?

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Liberty accelerates unclaimed benefits payouts

The group said it has embarked on community outreach programmes in a bid to trace members and beneficiaries.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Staff Reporter|Published

Take your time telling your insurer about your life

Many people seem to treat life insurance like short-term insurance – it’s a grudge purchase and not something worth wasting too much time on, and if you are unhappy with one provider you can always switch to another.

Personal Finance Insurance
Martin Hesse|Published

Liberty Two Degrees to be de-listed and merged with parent Liberty Group

L2D’s share price leapt to narrow the gap, with the offer price gaining 41. 79% to R5. 53 on the JSE yesterday morning.

Business Report Companies
Edward West|Published

Regardless of economic climate, start your financial journey this Youth Month

Creating wealth in the face of an economic downturn is a challenge, especially for young people who are still exploring ways to save, invest, and to take the next step on their financial journeys. According to Liberty’s Investment team you can always upgrade your financial situation, regardless of uncontrollable external factors – you just need a bit more planning.

Personal Finance
Staff Reporter|Published

The two-pot system: Providing relief today but at what cost to future wealth?

Some of us are familiar with the planned two-pot retirement system instituted by the government as a release from economic pressures, which will allow for limited withdrawals of up to a third of our retirement funds as of March 2024 to access retirement savings and to cope with challenging life events.

Personal Finance
Opinion|Published