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Recession and your portfolio | The present economic recession seems to be finding its way through to everyoneâ€™s pocket now as over the last few weeks many questions reached my desk as to what I recommend they do with their policies

South Africa's first insurance aggregator site is launched | South Africas first insurance internet aggregator site, www.hippo.co.za, was launched this month with the promise to eliminate endless hours of shopping around for the best insurance deal.


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Trade in foreign stocks now online | Insurance and investment services provider Sanlam yesterday launched a service that lets customers trade foreign shares online.

Liberty Holdings expecting 325-400c earnings | Life insurer Liberty Holdings advised that its headline earnings per share and basic earnings per share will be between 325c and 400c per share.

Take it steady on the insurance bills | Insurance like to advertise their products as a form of savings, leading to a common misconception that you can get back what you put in.

Staying relevant | Anet Ahern, the head of research for Sanlam Global Best Ideas — a R3,2bn business — has 24 years experience in investments and management.

New fraud charge for ‘dead’ man’s wife | There has been a new twist in the case against former ANC branch chairman, as his wife, and co-accused, were arrested on a fresh charge of fraud.

Insurers step up vigilance against fake claims | Life insurance companies last year foiled fraudulent claims for more than R740m, which showed the extent to which the recession had turned honest people into criminals to survive.

Life insurers' confidence soars | Confidence levels in the life insurance sector rose significantly in the second quarter despite weak investor sentiment and volatile equity markets.

Insurer Baloise buys Belgian Avero for €75m | Swiss insurance group Baloise said it has acquired Belgian firm Avero for €75m, a move that would strengthen its market position in Belgium.

AIG names ex-Prudential head to run AIA | US insurer AIG said that it had appointed the former chief of Prudential to head its Asian unit before listing the company in Hong Kong with the goal of raising about $23bn.

Ex-Prudential head to run AIA | US insurer AIG is replacing the head of its Asian unit AIA before listing the company in Hong Kong with a view to raising about $23 billion.