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Load Shedding, Power Surges and Insurance: What Homeowners Need to Know
Load shedding and power surges are not the same insurance risk. Learn how surge damage, solar systems, backup power, compliance and policy limits can affect your home cover.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 304 min read


What Happens to Your Insurance When Your Home Is Left Unoccupied?
Leaving a home empty for an extended period can change the insurance risk. Learn how unoccupancy can affect theft, water damage, security requirements and policy conditions.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 305 min read


Why Jewellery Should Be Specified on Your Insurance Policy
Valuable jewellery may need more than standard contents cover. Learn why specifying items, keeping valuations updated and understanding all-risks cover can matter at claim stage.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 303 min read


Car Hire After an Accident: What Your Insurance May — and May Not — Cover
Car hire after an accident is not always automatic. Learn when it may apply, how long it can last, what vehicle you may receive, and which costs can still be yours.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 303 min read


Underinsurance: Why Insuring Your Home for Too Little Can Cost You
Underinsurance can reduce a home or contents claim even when the loss is only partial. Learn about replacement value, average, inflation and keeping your sums insured up to date.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 305 min read


Electric Cars and Insurance: What Drivers Need to Know
Electric vehicles introduce different insurance considerations, from battery costs and specialist repairs to home charging equipment and towing requirements.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 304 min read


Remote Jamming: The Hidden Motor Theft Risk Every Driver Should Understand
Remote jamming can leave a vehicle unlocked even after you press the remote. Learn how it works, how it may affect theft claims, and simple ways to reduce the risk.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 303 min read


How Home Security Can Affect Your Contents Insurance
Home security can influence contents insurance pricing, conditions and theft-related claims. Learn why alarms, armed response, safes and accurate disclosure matter.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 304 min read


Why Your Car Insurance Premium Isn’t Based on the Car Alone
Your vehicle is only one part of motor insurance pricing. Discover the other factors insurers consider, from driver profile and location to usage, claims history and excesses.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 303 min read


Does Installing Solar Affect Your Home Insurance?
Solar panels, inverters and batteries can change the value and risk profile of your home. Here’s what South African homeowners should check with their insurer before and after installation.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 304 min read


Why the Cheapest Insurance Premium Isn't Always the Best Cover
Insurance is about more than the monthly premium. Learn how a broker helps you understand cover, manage risk and avoid costly surprises at claim stage.
Stefan Graunke
Aug 302 min read
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