Insurance tips, guides & news
Practical, easy-to-read advice to help you understand cover and save on your premiums in South Africa.
Insurance Inspection Requirements 2025: Guide for Home and Car Owners
Learn about 2025 insurance inspection requirements for homes and vehicles. Get tips to prepare, avoid common issues, and secure the right insurance cover.
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Insurance for New Drivers: Best Tips and Options 2025
Discover the top tips and best plans for insurance for new drivers in 2025. Learn how to save money and stay protected as a car or home owner.
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How to Avoid Underinsurance: Tips for SA Car and Home Owners 2025
Learn how to avoid underinsurance and protect your car and home in South Africa. Get practical tips to secure full cover and peace of mind in 2025.
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Insurance for Rental Property in 2025: What Owners Need to Know
Discover the benefits and options of insurance for rental property. Protect your investment while saving costs - vital info for South African owners in 2025.
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Top Temporary Car Insurance Options for 2025 in South Africa
Short-term driving needs pop up all the time in South Africa, from using a rental for a weekend to borrowing a car for a quick work trip. Now, most people expect car insurance to tie you down to a year-long contract. Not quite. Over 60 percent of South African drivers now look for flexible, temporary…
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How to Insure Used Cars in South Africa: 2025 Guide
Finding the right insurance for a used car in South Africa often feels overwhelming and expensive. South Africans are facing premium increases of up to 15 percent for used vehicles in 2025, making smart choices more important than ever. Yet many drivers miss out on big savings not because of the car itself, but because…
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Car Insurance for Beginners: Easy Guide for 2025
Choosing car insurance can feel tricky, especially with so many options out there in South Africa. Most people assume a cheap plan will do the job, but the numbers tell a different story. Over 60 percent of South African drivers choose comprehensive cover because basic plans often miss out on key protections like theft and…
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How to Add Drivers to Insurance in 2025: A Guide for Car Owners
Adding someone to your car insurance seems as simple as ticking a box. Now imagine this. Your premium can shoot up by 50% to 100% when you add a teenager to your policy. You’d think quick paperwork is the hardest part but the real risk is not adding a regular driver at all. That mistake…
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Understanding Types of Vehicle Insurance in 2025: A Guide for Car Owners
Vehicle insurance can feel like a maze of confusing options. Here is the surprise. Over 70 percent of South African drivers still have gaps in their cover that put their savings and even their homes at risk. Most people think a basic plan ticks the boxes, but the real risk is being underinsured when it…
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Insurance for Stolen Vehicles: All You Need To Know for 2025
Car theft is still a huge worry for drivers in South Africa and with more than 55 000 vehicles stolen every year, nobody is truly safe. Most people think having any car insurance is enough and they will get paid out if their car gets nicked. That is where things go sideways. Only comprehensive cover…
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Do I Need Car Insurance? Essential Guide for 2025
Most South Africans still believe car insurance is something optional and forgettable. Yet nearly 70 percent of local vehicles are completely uninsured, putting thousands at massive risk every time they drive. The strange part is that while insurance is not the law here, skipping it can end up costing more than the car itself. Table…
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Best Insurance for New Cars in 2025: Top Picks and Tips
Buying a new car in 2025 feels exciting but even seasoned drivers get a shock when they see how much insurance costs have soared. Full coverage premiums have spiked by nearly 12 percent this year alone pushing the national annual average to $2,680. You might think the solution is to just shop for the cheapest…
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