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Understanding seasonal insurance needs
It’s crucial to understand your property’s vulnerability to extreme weather events when reviewing your insurance policy. Having comprehensive coverage can make the difference between a manageable situation and a catastrophic loss.
Risk management and mitigation: 7 things to think about in 2023
The overall risk landscape in recent years has undoubtedly proven complex, but the resilience shown by businesses is commendable. As a result of the plans that organisations were forced to develop, implement and execute in the wake of the pandemic, most are now much more resilient.
However, to remain resilient, risk mitigation plans should be living documents that identify potential risks so you can develop an adaptive strategy to address them. With that in mind, here’s an overview of potential risks, so you can review your strategy for 2023.
How to keep up with the changing insurance landscape
Thanks to 15 years of load shedding, South Africans have become all too used to rolling blackouts and power outages. And it doesn’t look like this problem will be solved anytime soon. Property owners and businesses have had to find ways to deal with it, and inevitably, insurers are starting to do the same. One of the options on the table is the introduction of grid interruption exclusions because outages can no longer be classified as ‘sudden and unforeseen’.
Overcoming the glass ceiling of the insurance sector
My mantra? Never stop learning and travel as much as possible! These are the two best investments you can make in yourself. You can never unsee the things you experience when you travel and that in itself is education.
Personal vs business-owned firearms in the field for rangers/guides: The legalities
Ultimately, the best possible way for rangers and field guides to arm themselves to effectively deal with a potentially dangerous situation while out on a game drive or a bush walk is to literally arm themselves. However, there are various factors to consider when it comes to the safety and legalities surrounding firearms, especially when used in a business context.
When lightning strikes, make sure you’re covered
Both beautiful and thrilling, a South African thunderstorm is magnificent to watch – from a distance. But it can get very scary, very quickly, especially