Robin Van Den Berg & Associates Short Term Insurance Brokers

20/12/2025

01/10/2025

We were part of the Suzuki Jimny 2025 event. New record of the most cars to close doors at the same time, but even better - 1100 Jimnys in one spot and our Eastern Cape Jimny group was the largest group

12/08/2025

Are night birds brighter?
A study by Sage Journals showed that high-IQ people often have chaotic work environments. Why? Because they devote their energy to thinking, creating, and solving complex problems, rather than tidying up. In short, their external clutter reflects their focus on much more sophisticated internal priorities.
Another stereotype that's been challenged: the idea that getting up at dawn is the secret to success. In reality, the most creative and strategic people are often night owls. Why? Because nighttime offers a mental space free from the demands of everyday life, a time conducive to concentration, new ideas, and deep reflection. Famous night owls include Barack Obama, Winston Churchill, and Charles Darwin. What if swearing was a form of intelligence?
It's often said that swearing is a sign of a lack of vocabulary. However, a study by Frank Giordano shows exactly the opposite. People who spontaneously use swear words often have a richer and more nuanced vocabulary than average. This can be explained by better linguistic knowledge, but also by an ability to express their emotions precisely.
In a professional setting, expressing frustration with a few crude words, in a measured manner, can even help defuse tension and refocus attention on finding solutions.
When intelligence goes beyond conventions
Messy, nocturnal, sometimes rude: high-potential profiles don't always fit into the socially valued boxes of "good behavior." These characteristics aren't absolute rules, of course, but they challenge our view of intelligence: what if it's hidden precisely in these deviations from the norm? Because, after all, it's not the apparent order that makes a mind brilliant, but its ability to think freely, to create, to analyze, to innovate.
The next time someone criticizes you for being untidy, staying up late, or using colorful language, remember: these may not be flaws, but signs of a sharp, agile mind. Sure, living in society requires some adjustment—but true intelligence also means knowing yourself and accepting that the paths to creativity aren't always neat and tidy.

27/07/2025

The No-Nonsense, People-First Insurance Broker

Tired of call centres, number menus, and being just another policy number? So is Elize. She’s the kind of insurance advisor who picks up the phone, remembers your name, and actually cares about your life, not just your premiums. With a client base small by design, Elize gives personal, long-term attention that big companies can’t match. For her, clients often become like family—and they stick around for years because they know she’s in their corner. No runaround. No generic service. Just straight talk, real help, and cover that’s tailored to you.

27/07/2025

PROFESSIONAL DRIVING PERMITS (COMPLIENTS OF HOLLARD INSURANCE COMPANY)

The Road Traffic Act of 2006 require any driver of the following vehicles must have a professional driving permit (PrDP) and valid drivers license for the category of the PrDP.
• Goods vehicles with gross vehicle mass of more than 3 500 kg
• Breakdown vehicles
• Buses
• Minibuses (with gross vehicle mass of more than 3 500 kg, designed or adapted to transport 12 or more passengers, including the driver)
• Any motor vehicle which is being used to transport paying passengers.
• Any motor vehicle transporting 12 or more passengers, including the driver.
The owner, operator or person in control of the types of motor vehicles stated above, shall not allow any person who does not hold the valid PrDP to drive such motor vehicle.

A PrDP cannot be not transferred another person.
a. A cancelled or suspended PrDP may not be used by the holder.
b. A PrDP is valid for 24 months from the date of issue. The PrDP may be valid for a further 4 months on condition that:
• The holder of the PrDP has applied for a new PrDP before the expiry date current and must have proof that the application has been made and all the required fees has been paid.
• The PrDP or driver’s licence of the holder has not been suspended or cancelled
• The holder has not been notified that his/her new application for the PrDP is refused.

• The validity of South African PrDP’s can be verified with TransUnion.
• The of foreign PrDP’s. Please send an email to [email protected]
*It is to be noted that there may be a fee payable to the provider of the platform where the validation check is conducted.

For insurance purposes, a valid PrDP is a prerequisite, among other things, upon medical certification, criminal clearances and a valid driver’s licence.
If the driver does not have a valid PrDP any claims will be rejected. Insurers believes this is a serious breach of public safety (similar to driving under the influence of alcohol)