Advice from Santam
8 ways to make your small business more distinctive
Business advice
The competitive nature of running your own business means that you probably often compare yourself to others in your industry.
Santam News
Santam voted best amongst South African short-term insurance companies
Insurance companies promise a lot of things. That they’re faster and cheaper than the next guy. Or that they’ll always be there for you. At Santam, we’ve always said that we do insurance good and proper.
What we do
Switching insurers: easier than you think
Thinking about switching insurance companies? Perhaps you’ve been shopping around for a while. Whatever your reason for changing, the process can be quick and pain free. Read on for our tips on easily changing insurance companies.
Home advice
Load shedding: 9 ways to protect your home
Here are 9 tips on how to protect your home from load shedding damages - without needing a generator or solar panels.
Car advice
Mind the gap: get vehicle credit shortfall cover this holiday
The end-of-year holidays are popular times for car buyers to upgrade their set of wheels, whether it’s to impress visiting family or to enjoy a long road trip in comfort.
Intermediary advice
How new regulations can improve the way you do business
The RDR (Retail Distribution Review) process is driving a number of regulatory reforms that are impacting revenue streams, governance processes, data exchange and system integration requirements.
Weather
Ensure you’re safe when storms hit: 10 tips to protect your car and home
Large parts of South Africa have been lashed by hail, tornadoes and heavy rains in recent weeks, causing flooding and extensive property damage. For those living in areas prone to extreme weather conditions, Attie Blaauw, Head of Personal Lines Underwriting at Santam – South Africa’s largest insurer – offers some advice to intermediaries and clients on how to lower risks associated with property or personal injuries during these extreme weather events.