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Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
By: Alexandra Mattisson Industries are racing into a future shaped by AI, robotics, and automation, but engineering insurance is still playing catch-up. The machines we insure today aren’t the ones...
Reinstatement and deductibles: what you need to know
Reinstatement of the sum insured Other than Public Liability policies, there are policies that refer to a sum insured versus a limit of indemnity. When it comes to a sum insured under a policy, the...
Understanding deposit premiums and declarations
By: Kobus van Niekerk Most short-term insurance policies are annual policies with a predetermined premium, which can be paid monthly. Historically, many Financial Service Providers (FSPs) have...
Let’s take the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part two
By: Kenneth Lourens (Consort) Insurance considerations and risk mitigation of power surges
Taking the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part one
By: Kenneth Lourens Understanding Power Surges
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices....
Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
By: George Jennings In our February article, we touched on changing weather conditions. This topic is not exclusive to South Africa but is at the forefront of the global arena. Climatic conditions...
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