The most complained-about insurers in South Africa
The office of the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (OSTI) has published its annual report for 2021, showing which insurance companies in South Africa drew the most complaints last year. In 2021 OSTI closed 10,879 complaints, 0.7% more than in 2020. The OSTI recorded a resolved…
Released 2020: Best & Worst Insurance Companies in South Africa
2020 has undoubtedly been the strangest, scariest year that we have experienced as the unexpected black swan event, the Covid-19 pandemic hit our shores. Luckily, we have some ‘normal’ results to look at when it comes to the short-term insurance (OSTI) report that was released…
How Much Should Your Car Insurance Increase Actually Be?
Have you gotten the email yet… “Dear Customer, here is your annual policy update”? This is pretty much code for we are increasing your monthly insurance premium. This time of year between Christmas, new years and the everlasting Jan/ Feb is an exciting time but…
Cheap Insurance Companies with Bad Reviews
You just bought a new car or you are looking for a new insurance provider. Do you choose the cheapest insurance quote, or do you first do your own homework about the reputation of the company? Luckily we’ve done the research for you. Click below…
UPDATED: Best & Worst Insurance Companies of 2019 in SA
Which Insurers Received The Most Complaints? The Ombudsman reported that Absa Insurance is the most complained about insurer of 2018, 2nd year running now. Absa Insurance made up 9% of complaints within the total insurance industry with 800 complaints being put forward to the Ombudsman….
Most Affordable Car Insurance Companies In South Africa Compared
One of the most frequently asked questions in South Africa is “Which insurance company has the most affordable car insurance premiums”, we were wondering the same thing so we did some research. We have taken 5 different consumer profiles and compared the insurance companies that…
6 Things To Consider When Choosing Car Insurance
According to the Automotive Association of South Africa, 11.4 million vehicles are registered on the South African roads, and 65% to 70% of these cars are not insured. Which can be a little worrying as you could have an accident with one of those uninsured…
Rated South Africa’s 3 Best Insurance Companies
It is almost that time again when the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) reveals the best and worst insurance companies in South Africa to date. Although we are still waiting to hear the official results with bated breath, we thought that we would take matters…
Think Like A Scammer To Avoid Them
You’ve just had a car accident and it is hard to tell who is at fault, that’s a tough situation to be in. But have you thought about the scamming villain? What if someone purposefully crashed into you to rob you or make it look…
6 Things Your Car Insurance Company Won’t Tell You
Car Insurance… one of the most hated expenses in South Africa (other than medical aid of course)! That debit order that comes off every month that we dread seeing but something that we can’t live without in South Africa. The South African roads are getting…
Can You Be Arrested For Warning Cars About Roadblocks?
Warnings have been sent out numerous times since 2010 with the spectacle around the infamous Pig Spotter debacle on Twitter. The Justice Project South Africa was formed in its wake…