Pinfold Insurance Brokers

25/10/2022

Unpacking the risks faced by HCV operators and goods in transit COVER Web Magazine - Feature Filed Under: October 2022 Edition Vuyisani T**i, CEO of Lynx Vuyisani T**i, CEO of Lynx Transport Underwriting Managers, underwritten by GENRIC Insurance Company Limited, unpacks the risk and insurance chall...

17/06/2022

AWARENESS: THEFT OUT OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND HI-JACKINGS

• Remove valuable items from your vehicle when you park it;
• Park your vehicle inside your property where possible, and activate the alarm;
• Make sure all your doors are locked, before walking away from your car (even if just for a few minutes);
• Activate your car alarm, when it is parked;
• when driving, make sure all your doors are locked;
• when returning home, reverse your vehicle into the drive way, so that you can have a clear view of the entry, and can make a quick getaway, should someone enter your property;
• When suspecting that someone might be following you, drive to your nearest police station and report your suspicion;
• When stationary at an intersection, make sure your doors are locked, and windows closed;
• Give responsibly, by donating to the various NGO's and churches in your community, who will make sure destitute people will receive your donation;
• Do not wind your window down at an intersection to anyone suspicious approaching your vehicle;
• Always be alert and aware of your surroundings, when driving.

15/12/2021

The year-end season brings with it a number of unique risks that consumers would be wise to take note of.

15/12/2021

It is important to understand the effect carpooling has on insurance.

29/01/2021

Accidents with minor damage can be reported online

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26/06/2020

Insurance is not – as many believe – a luxury purchase. It is an essential financial tool which is aimed at protecting you financially should the need arise.

26/06/2020

Sales of high-value items such as smart TVs, laptops and games consoles have jumped during lockdown, as have purchases of home gym equipment and bikes.

26/06/2020

The lockdown has caused irreparable harm to many industries and businesses, but insurers cannot pay for losses that have not been insured. If they are compelled to and have to take reserves from other lines of business, there is a very real danger that the insurers will not have the reserves to pay....

11/05/2020

Malicious damage unoccupancy clauses

With the extended nationwide lockdown now entering its second month, the 30-day time unoccupancy clause in malicious damage cover policies, may result in some clients’ cover for this extension being suspended.

Members are advised to be aware of the conditions of respective malicious damage unoccupancy clauses, and to approach insurers with a view to extending the period of unoccupancy to June 2020 at this stage.

It is important to inform clients of the aforesaid, as they may find themselves as co-insurers for a proportion of any damage and or find that cover is suspended should a claim arise during this period.

FIA Week@AGlance - COVID-19 Business Update - 11 May 2020

06/04/2020

As South Africa is battling with the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, many consumers have been left with the inability to earn an income. Some are unemployed whilst others are receiving less income due to reduced working hours. Some credit providers have pronounced interim debt relief measures for...

06/03/2020

A plan to make third-party insurance compulsory for all vehicle owners has been welcomed as a win-win for all as 70% of the millions of cars on SA roads are not insured.

01/12/2019

Both Hollard and Santam's travel insurance divisions have withdrawn insolvency cover benefit on South African Airways tickets.