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Tavaziva Madzinga, the Santam Group CEO.
INSURANCE

Santam navigates increasingly severe weather insurance claims

Santam reported 10% growth in gross written premiums for the six months to June 2026, but its underwriting margin declined to 8.1% after catastrophe and other large losses rose…

  • Edward West
4 min read
An R6.4 billion insurance claim linked to the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods raises difficult questions about municipal infrastructure, climate risk and who ultimately carries the cost.The Umhlatuzana Hindu Temple in the background after the 2022 floods.
INSURANCE CLAIMS

Who pays for the KwaZulu-Natal floods? The R6.4bn insurance battle

An R6.4 billion insurance claim linked to the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods raises difficult questions about municipal infrastructure, climate risk and who ultimately carries the cost.

  • Thandie Zonke
5 min read
Old Mutual has reported strong new business growth and robust underlying operating earnings in the six months to June 30.
OLD MUTUAL
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Old Mutual expects higher operating earnings despite market volatility

Old Mutual expects results from operations to rise by up to 12% for the six months to June 30, while adjusted headline earnings per share are forecast to fall by up to 31% as…

  • Edward West
3 min read
As South Africans brace for higher fuel prices, PSG Insure warns that storing extra petrol and diesel could create serious safety and insurance risks.
PARAFFIN

South Africans hit with petrol price hike as fuel stockpiling comes under scrutiny

Petrol price increases from Wednesday, while experts warn households and businesses against risky fuel stockpiling.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read