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01/09/2026

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28/08/2026

We donated pies today to one of our clients, Laerskool Witfield. Thank you for your part in feeding the less fortunate

21/08/2026

Bettercover’s offices will be closed today due to our ladies golf day. Please send an email or utilise the call centre numbers. Thank you for understanding

15/08/2026

The Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) has recently issued an industry alert regarding a surge in the theft of new-model, high-end SUVs through the use of relay attack technology. According to the ICB, there has been a noticeable increase in these incidents, particularly in the Bloemfontein area, with organised criminal groups targeting vehicles fitted with keyless entry and keyless start systems.

Understanding Relay Attacks
Relay attacks enable criminals to electronically intercept and amplify the signal emitted by a vehicle's key fob, allowing them to unlock, start and steal a vehicle without having physical possession of the key.

The typical modus operandi involves:

• A suspect positioning themselves close to the vehicle owner.
• Specialised equipment capturing the signal from the key fob.
• The signal being relayed to an accomplice near the vehicle.
• The vehicle being unlocked, started and driven away.

What This Means for you
As trusted insurance advisors, brokers play an important role in helping clients understand emerging risks and take preventative action. We share the following recommendations with clients who own vehicles equipped with keyless entry systems:

✔ Store vehicle keys away from doors, windows and other easily accessible locations.
✔ Consider using a Faraday pouch or signal-blocking key storage solution.
✔ Park vehicles in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
✔ Activate all available vehicle security features.
✔ Remain vigilant when in public areas, particularly when carrying vehicle keys.

These recommendations constitute general risk management guidance only. They do not amend, vary or override the terms, conditions or exclusions of any insurance policy and do not replace any tracking, vehicle security or other requirements applicable to the insured vehicle.

The original industry alert, titled "Surge In High-End SUV Thefts Using Relay Attacks", was issued by the Insurance Crime Bureau and highlights the increasing use of this theft method against newer vehicles that rely on proximity-based keyless entry and ignition systems.

Learn More
For additional information on relay attacks and vehicle security recommendations, clients can visit the Insurance Crime Bureau website:
🔗 Insurance Crime Bureau South Africa
https://www.saicb.co.za

Together, We Can Reduce Risk
Awareness combined with layered vehicle-security measures, can help reduce the risk of vehicle theft.

09/08/2026

30/07/2026

Discovery Insure has informed some of its customers that their vehicle is now identified as high risk of hijacking and theft in South Africa.

23/07/2026

Our Team meeting with TIC today - Santam Travel Insurance Underwriters ✈️🚋🧳

18/07/2026

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18/07/2026

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05/07/2026

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• Available from 1 July 2026 for existing and new personal lines policyholders on qualifying products.
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