Advice from Santam
A savings mind-set: choosing quality insurance over price
Intermediary advice
With a new year upon us and the January blues setting in, you probably have many clients tightening their belts and trying to cut costs. Often, insurance is the first budget item to be closely scrutinised as clients start shopping around for cheaper cover.
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.
Business advice
8 ways to make your small business more distinctive
The competitive nature of running your own business means that you probably often compare yourself to others in your industry.
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 Cover: Get Vehicle Credit Shortfall Insurance
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.
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.