Tayler-Made Broker Solutions

02/06/2026

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Latiefa Baadjies, regional manager for the central region at Old Mutual Insure, talks about protecting the agricultural sector and Old Mutual Insure's Agri-insurance.

29/05/2026

Bridging the industry's ex*****on gap.

The latest Customer Experience Index shows that while the South African short-term industry performs adequately, unresolved customer problems and "ex*****on gaps" still persist. This is your greatest opportunity as a broker.

Algorithms and apps cannot hold a client's hand after a severe loss. Position your brokerage as the essential human bridge between corporate insurer systems and real-world disaster recovery. Empathy and ex*****on are your ultimate differentiators.

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28/05/2026

ESG is now a contractual liability.

A quiet revolution is reshaping commercial contracts. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are no longer just peripheral corporate concerns; they are now contractually enforceable obligations. If your corporate clients fail to meet these embedded supply chain standards, they face severe breach-of-contract litigation.

Ensure their commercial liability policies are robust enough to defend against this rising tide of contractual and regulatory scrutiny.

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27/05/2026

Turn fleet telematics into premium discounts.

Commercial auto premiums are rising, but your logistics clients have a hidden bargaining chip: their data. Insurers are increasingly leveraging telematics data – like harsh braking and vehicle usage – to accurately assess risk and set premiums.

Stop letting clients treat trackers merely as recovery devices. Help them package their safety data to negotiate better rates. Openly sharing this data builds trust with insurers and ensures fairer pricing based on actual driving behaviour.

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26/05/2026

Battery fires: Why monitoring isn't enough.

Lithium-ion installations are surging, but so is the risk of thermal runaway. Industry experts warn that predictive monitoring alone cannot prevent Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fires.

Safety is an overarching system outcome, and human error during installation remains a massive risk factor for rejected claims. Ensure your commercial and residential clients are using SABS-compliant installers and proper spatial design, not just relying on an app to prevent a catastrophic fire.

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25/05/2026

The hidden crisis in motor claims: Repair capacity.

Modern vehicles have transformed into complex machines, making post-collision repairs highly technical. Independent South African repairers are facing immense structural and financial strain to keep up with these advanced calibration standards.

For your clients, this translates directly to longer repair delays or faster write-off decisions due to parts availability and repair costs. Manage client expectations upfront and emphasize that choosing approved repairers isn't just an insurer rule–it guarantees vehicle safety.

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21/04/2026

The competitive landscape is shifting beneath our feet.

Banks, mobile networks, and retail giants are aggressively expanding into "embedded" short-term cover and point-of-sale device insurance. Consumers are being offered fragmented micro-policies at the checkout counter, directly threatening the traditional personal lines book.

The Broker's Strategy:
You cannot compete on point-of-sale convenience, but an algorithm cannot replace holistic financial advice. Shift your client conversations from "single-item cover" to comprehensive portfolio management. Educate your clients on the dangerous gaps, overlapping costs, and claims nightmares created by holding multiple, disconnected retail policies. Win on consolidation, trust, and expert claims support.

Secure your personal lines book with our tailored advisory tools.
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17/04/2026

Critical capacity restored for large South African corporates. 🇿🇦

In massive news for the commercial and corporate sector, Sasria has officially relaunched its Wrap Cover product, which was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

The Market Impact:
For the last few years, large businesses with concentrated assets and massive business interruption risks were forced to turn to expensive international reinsurance markets for political violence cover. Now, structured as an Excess of Loss (XOL) product above the primary R500m coupon, local capacity is back.

The Broker's Move:
Reach out to your large corporate clients today. This is a vital market-correcting intervention that allows you to restructure their political violence and strike protection at locally competitive rates.

We help you structure the biggest risks in the market.
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16/04/2026

The future of claims is moving faster than you think. 🤖📊

A landmark joint report from the FSCA and the Prudential Authority has revealed a massive gap: while SA banks lead AI adoption at 52%, the insurance sector sits cautiously at just 8%.

The Industry Shift:
This is about to change rapidly. Insurers are aggressively expanding their use of AI specifically into underwriting and claims management. Soon, automated fraud screening and AI-assisted chatbots will drastically reduce the time it takes to settle straightforward claims.

The Broker's Move:
As backend administration becomes automated, your human empathy, complex risk advisory, and relationship-building will become your ultimate competitive advantages. Let technology handle the speed; you handle the strategy.

TMBS is embracing tech to make your life easier.
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16/04/2026

Massive legal shift for your Engineering & Construction clients. 🏗️⚖️

A recent, highly significant court judgment has fundamentally clarified the rules surrounding construction guarantees in South Africa.

The Legal Reality:
The court confirmed that entities offering non-life insurance in the form of construction guarantees must be formally registered under the Insurance Act. Unregulated entities attempting to issue guarantees as "credit agreements" have been shut down by the FSCA.

The Broker's Move:
If you have clients in the built environment relying on construction guarantees or surety facilities, audit their providers immediately. Relying on an unregistered entity could leave a multi-million-rand project totally exposed.

Navigate complex engineering risks safely with TMBS

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