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Safire was founded in 1987, when a group of farmers and timber-growers decided to curb the spiralling costs of insuring their timber.

Established in 1987, Safire Insurance Company Limited is a nationwide short-term insurer committed to supporting brokers and policyholders through tailored insurance solutions, dependable service, and long-term partnerships. They created a unique insurance co-operative for their niche requirements, providing secure insurance cover at a cost that was accessible to all. Initially called the Central Timber Fire Protection Co-operative Limited (CTFP), it operated a scheme whereby members’ claims were settled from a central pool of reserves contributed by the members. A re-insurance treaty was simultaneously established with underwriting syndicates at the renowned Lloyds of London, to cover a portion of the risk. In 1997, with the advent of the General Short Term (GST) programme, insurance cover was extended to include non-plantation short-term insurance to co-operative members. The co-operative’s name was changed to South African Fire and General Protection Co-operative Limited. In November 2000, a momentous step was taken when the co-operative was granted an insurance licence by the Financial Services Board, and converted to a public insurance company known as Safire Insurance Company Limited. We have a flat management structure, with representatives who are accessible to anyone who needs them, and all queries and business matters are managed effectively, efficiently and with a personal touch. Safire does not operate call centres, enabling brokers to deal with our staff who are directly involved with a claim and/or underwriting file. Safire does not handle direct business because we believe in the value that a broker adds for their client.

02/11/2026

We would like to wish Sahil Burdhu a warm welcome to !

01/11/2026

Congratulations on your milestone anniversary, Busi!

01/11/2026

Congratulations on your milestone anniversary, Carol-Ann!

30/10/2026

Insurance is built on trust. That's why our Fair and Fast Promise means every claim is assessed thoroughly, processed efficiently, and handled with honesty and integrity from start to finish.

Because that's how we deliver the quality service our clients deserve.

&Fast

27/10/2026

Long-term relationships aren't built overnight. They're built in the moments that matter. Hear from our Claims Manager, Greg Botha, as he shares how we support our brokers and deliver the kind of service their clients remember.

23/10/2026

How do you make sure being fast never compromises being fair? It's a question we get asked often, and one we constantly ask ourselves.

Bennie Boshoff's answer comes down to consistency in decision-making and in the way we treat every client. Swipe through for his full answer.

21/10/2026

Being ‘Fair and Fast’ has been part of our culture for the 39 years we have been in business. It is part of who we are.

21/10/2026

We would like to wish Paige Stella a warm welcome to !

20/10/2026

Last week, Safire was pleased to welcome the recipient of the Safire Scholarship Programme for 2027, Abusiswe Zulu, to Cordwalles Preparatory School in Pietermaritzburg.

The Safire Scholarship Programme, one of Safire’s many community and social development initiatives, was established in 2014 in partnership with the highly respected Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys. The programme provides outstanding young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with a quality, well-rounded education. Each year, top-performing Grade 4 pupils are selected through a rigorous interview process that considers not only academic achievement but also sporting ability, artistic talent, character and leadership potential.

Seen here is Abusiswe with (from left): Sanelo Zulu (father), Alice Comrie (Safire Marketing), Paula Greyling (Safire Scholarship Co-ordinator), Dorrianne Julius (Cordwalles Scholarship Co-ordinator), Yvette Zulu (mother) and Andisa Young (Safire’s first scholarship recipient, in 2014).

The Safire Scholarship Programme extends beyond primary school, supporting recipients throughout their educational journey, from Grade 4 to tertiary studies. Safire also partners with the Amathuba Foundation, which helps secure additional funding and provides personalised mentorship during recipients’ high school years.

We wish Abusiswe every success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter and look forward to following his journey in the years ahead.

19/10/2026

Why do we take settling claims quickly so seriously? Because behind every claim is a person, a family or a business facing an unexpected challenge.

Swipe through to see how we approach every claim with care, urgency and fairness, and why getting our clients back on track remains our top priority.

Address

Safire House, Redlands Estate, 1 George MacFarlane Lane
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Telephone

+27332648500

Website

http://www.safireinsurance.com/contact-us/

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