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Hail Santam…

SANTAM achieved “acceptable” underwriting results and premium growth in a tough general economic climate, the short-term insurer said in an operational update for the four month period ended 30 April. Underwriting conditions remain challenging in South Africa with continued pressure on claims costs, the company said. The Santam Commercial and Personal business delivered “satisfactory” underwriting …

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According to the PWC 2015 Insurance Industry Analysis, more South Africans than ever before now have some sort of short-term insurance policy in place. The number of insurance claims people are making has also increased. To ensure that your claims are successful, it’s important to make sure your insurance policy is up to date and …

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Man Vs Robot

One day, robots and artificial intelligence could eliminate millions of jobs in America, even in industries that aren’t immediately obvious. A study not long ago from two Oxford University academics found that 47{f92ed3c07130d1d1f7afdfa9419415a96097991b3cd0130fcc5c47b28583da4c} of positions are at risk of computerization over the next two decades. Robots are likely to take jobs away from humans because …

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Dont flu away…

South Africans warned of severe flu strains South Africans are being urged to get vaccinated after the Northern Hemisphere experienced one of its worst flu outbreaks that left nearly 30 children dead in the US.    After a delay in this year’s flu jab, South Africans are now being urged to get vaccinated with this winter’s …

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