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GM Financial Services is an authorised financial service provider. FSB No: 13628 GM Financial Services has a well established footprint since 2002.

We've assisted more than 600 contractors within the engineering and guarantee insurance market with products from reputable insurers in South Africa. Our sole purpose is to provide our clients with expert personal service, tailor-made for their specific needs at a competitive price. We specialise in the following areas:

Contractors All Risks
Plant All Risks
Commercial Insurance
Liability Insurance
Performance Guarantees via the Insurance Market

27/10/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 | 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟯

𝗢𝗡-𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗚 𝟳𝟱𝟴

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗚 𝟳𝟱𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
𝗡𝗢.
An On-Demand Guarantee can be an independent, enforceable undertaking even without incorporating the ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG 758).
Unlike guarantees expressly subject to URDG 758, these guarantees operate according to their specific wording and applicable law, without the standardised procedural framework of URDG 758.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦
🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Generally operates independently of the underlying construction contract.
🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 – Payment depends on satisfying the guarantee's specific demand requirements.
🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 – Generally not required before payment, unless stipulated in the guarantee.
🔹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 – A guarantee call may affect the Contractor's cash flow, working capital and guarantee facilities.
🔹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – The guarantee's terms determine the payment conditions and obligations.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥?
For 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, these guarantees can provide strong financial security.
For 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, they may create significant financial exposure.
For 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and other construction professionals, understanding the wording is essential to managing contractual risk.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬
A guarantee is not automatically subject to URDG 758 simply because it is called an On-Demand or Performance Guarantee.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿.

𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘
Do construction stakeholders sufficiently scrutinise guarantee wording, or is the focus often limited to the amount, issuer and expiry date?
We welcome your professional insights.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.
🌐 www.gmfs.co.za
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 011 763 1556
GM Financial Services | Authorised FSP No. 13628

19/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 / 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆.

A common misconception in construction and infrastructure projects is that the title given to a guarantee determines its legal effect.

The reality is different.

The wording of the guarantee and its relationship with the underlying contract determine whether the guarantor’s obligation is accessory to the contractor’s liability or operates as an independent undertaking.

A Suretyship / Accessory Guarantee generally links the guarantor’s liability to the contractor’s obligations under the underlying contract. Subject to the specific wording of the guarantee, the contractor’s default and the amount recoverable generally need to be established before the guarantor becomes liable.

Understanding this distinction is important for all parties involved in construction projects:

✔ Employers — when selecting appropriate project security

✔ Contractors — when assessing financial exposure and guarantee obligations

✔ Consultants and Engineers — when reviewing contract requirements

✔ Financiers — when evaluating project and contractual risk

In Episode 1 of our Construction Guarantee Knowledge Series, we explore:

📌 What a Suretyship / Accessory Guarantee is

📌 How the claim trigger operates

📌 How liability is determined

📌 How it differs from an On-Demand Guarantee

📌 Why guarantee wording matters

At GM Financial Services, we believe informed decisions create stronger projects.

Our role is to help stakeholders understand the contractual trigger, financial exposure and practical implications before a guarantee is issued or accepted.

Read the wording.

Understand the trigger.

Know the risk.

Follow our Construction Guarantee Knowledge Series as we unpack the different guarantee structures and their impact on construction projects.

Disclaimer: This publication is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, contractual, financial, insurance or professional advice. Guarantee obligations and remedies depend on the specific wording of the guarantee, the underlying contract and applicable law.

23/06/2026

🚧 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁?

Large construction projects rely heavily on guarantees to safeguard public and private funds. Yet across the industry, we are increasingly seeing situations where guarantees fail to respond when called upon, leaving employers and beneficiaries exposed to significant financial and operational risk.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
When a guarantee is non-compliant, invalid, or unenforceable, the consequences can include:
✔ Financial losses
✔ Project delays
✔ Increased audit and compliance scrutiny
✔ Contractual disputes and governance challenges

𝗔 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁

A recent High Court ruling (March 2026), supported by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), confirmed that certain construction guarantees constitute insurance business.
This means:
• Providers issuing such guarantees must be licensed insurers
• Guarantees issued by unlicensed entities may be unlawful and unenforceable
• Employers, beneficiaries, principal agents, and project stakeholders have an increasing responsibility to verify compliance before accepting guarantees
The reality is simple: a guarantee that appears valid during project award may fail when it is needed most.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝗸

Before accepting a guarantee, consider:
🔹 Is the guarantor a licensed and compliant insurer?
🔹 Does the guarantee align with GCC, JBCC, FIDIC, or NEC contract requirements?
🔹 Are claims processes clear, practical, and enforceable?
🔹 Has the contractor's ability to maintain guarantee obligations been assessed?
🔹 Has the authenticity of the guarantee been independently verified?

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗠 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀
At GM Financial Services, we do more than place guarantees.
We assist employers, beneficiaries, and contractors by:
✔ Ensuring guarantees are issued by appropriately licensed insurers
✔ Reviewing compliance with contractual requirements
✔ Assessing contractor guarantee readiness
✔ Identifying risks before project commencement
✔ Providing training and advisory support on guarantee and insurance requirements
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 — 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀

A focused 30-minute review can help identify compliance risks, assess existing guarantees, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen your project's risk position.
Contact GM Financial Services to ensure your construction guarantees are compliant, enforceable, and risk-ready.
📞 Tel: 011 763 1556

📧 Email: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Trade Guarantees
Running a business in the fuel, oil, and related products industry comes with unique challenges especially when it comes to credit and supplier guarantees.

At GM Financial Services, we help businesses stay secure, reduce risk, and grow with confidence. Our focus is on building trust, protecting your credit, and providing solutions that fit your needs so you can focus on what matters most: your business success.
Partner with us and experience the difference of having a trusted financial ally by your side.

📞 011 763 1556 | ✉️ [email protected] | 🌐 www.gmfs.co.za
GM Financial Services – Protecting what matters most
FSP No: 13628

26/03/2026

🔒 What is Joint Names Insurance in Contractor All Risk (CAR)?

When it comes to construction projects, risk is shared — so your insurance should be too.

Joint Names CAR Insurance covers all key parties under one policy:
✔ Principal
✔ Contractor
✔ Sub-Contractors
✔ Other directly involved parties

Why choose Joint Names CAR Policies?

✅ Protects all legal parties involved
✅ Minimises contractual insurance disputes
✅ Fulfils mutual insured obligations
✅ Ensures shared insured status
✅ Creates a safer, more secure contract environment

Avoid costly conflicts and gaps in cover — make sure everyone is protected under one policy.

📞 011 763 1556
🌐 www.gmfs.co.za

GM Financial Services – Protecting what matters most
FSP No: 13628

20/03/2026

🚧 Build with Confidence. Build with Protection. 🏗️

At GM Financial Services, we understand that every construction project comes with risk — that’s why our Construction Insurance Services are designed to keep you secure every step of the way.

From Advance Payment Guarantees to Performance Guarantees, Retention Guarantees, and Bid Bonds, we ensure your project is backed by financial security and peace of mind.

✅ Protect your investment
✅ Minimise financial risk
✅ Deliver projects with confidence
📞 Contact us today: 011 763 1556

🌐 Visit: www.gmfs.co.za

📌 FSP No: 13628

17/03/2026

🏗️ Construction Insurance Services You Can Rely On

Since 2002, GM Financial Services has built a strong reputation for helping businesses protect their projects and operations with the right insurance solutions.

Our experienced insurance brokers assist clients with:
• Engineering Insurance
• Construction Guarantees
• Commercial Insurance
• Specialised Insurance

Why choose GM Financial Services?

✔ Personalized coverage recommendations tailored to your business
✔ Competitive rates from trusted insurance carriers
✔ Friendly, knowledgeable local agents ready to assist

Protect your projects, your equipment, and your business with insurance designed for the construction industry.

Contact us today
📞 011 763 1556
🌐 www.gmfs.co.za

📍 734 Helena St, Discovery

11/03/2026

UNDERSTANDING THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD IN CAR INSURANCE 🏗️🔍

Construction risks don’t stop at completion 🚧.
Some of the most costly losses happen after handover, during the maintenance (defects liability) period ⚠️.

A properly defined maintenance period in your Contractors All Risks (CAR) Insurance helps protect you from unexpected damage or defects that arise after construction 🛠️—as long as it aligns with your contract 📄.

✅ Cover continues beyond completion
✅ Protection against post-handover risks
✅ Peace of mind when it matters most 🤝
Make sure your policy works with your contract—not against it ✔️

GM Financial Services
🧾 FSP No. 13628
📞 011 763 1556
🌐 www.gmfs.co.za

🏢 👷‍♂️ 🛠️ 📊

04/03/2026

Choosing the right Contractors All Risks (CAR) Policy can make a big difference in how your construction projects are protected and managed. 🏗️🛡️

Many contractors still rely on once-off CAR policies, which cover only a single project and require a new policy every time a new job starts. While this may work for occasional projects, it often creates more admin, delays, and can even impact cashflow when multiple projects are running. 📄💸

An Annual CAR Policy, on the other hand, is designed for contractors who work on multiple projects throughout the year. It provides continuous cover for multiple projects over a 12-month period, automatically extending protection to new work as it begins. This means less paperwork, easier management, and reduced risk of gaps in coverage. 🔄📊

If your business regularly takes on new projects, an annual policy could save time, simplify your insurance management, and ensure your operations remain fully protected. ✅

Not sure which option is best for your business? The team at GM Financial Services can guide you through the best solution based on your specific projects and risk profile. 🤝

📞 Contact GM Financial Services today for expert advice:
🌐 gmfs.co.za
☎️ 011 763 1556
📋 FSP No. 13628

🏗️📈

12/02/2026

🏗️ Professional Construction Insurance 🏗️
Your Specialist in Construction Guarantees & Related Short-Term Insurance Broker Services

At GM Financial Services, we offer comprehensive solutions to protect your construction projects at every stage.
✔️ Construction Insurance
✔️ Advance Payment Guarantees
✔️ Performance Guarantees
✔️ Fuel Guarantees

Secure your contracts. Protect your cash flow. Build with confidence.

👉 Visit us for more: www.gmfs.co.za
📞 Contact us: 011 763 1556

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734 Helena Street
Roodepoort
1709

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