Meet our lady Broker Consultants

Our nationwide network of Safire-approved Broker Consultants is a vital part of our success. They provide expert advice about our wide and diverse range of insurance products, liaising with both new and existing customers to ensure a win-win relationship where all parties benefit. As August is Women's Month, we have focused on our lady BCs, including Rita Bruwer in Gauteng (seen here) who is the newest lady broker to join #TeamSafire.

Noteworthy news in numbers

1.3: percentage of the total number of Netstar's female drivers who register vehicle impacts compared to 1.4% for male drivers.

R1.1bn: amount that Barloworld hopes to raise from newly-listed gender bonds, to finance its women empowerment goals.

123rd: SA's ranking out of 146 countries for wage equity for similar work according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2022.

When compliance certificates are required

While the government has removed the need for a certificate of compliance (CoC) in terms of geyser installations, it is still necessary to have a CoC for gas installations, issued by an authorised person who is registered with the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGAS). Electric fencing also needs a CoC, issued by a registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI). The onus is on homeowners to ensure that they have this certification so that their property is covered in the event of a claim.

Get the most from your car battery

Car batteries are often taken for granted - until your vehicle doesn't start. All batteries need to be replaced at some stage, whether they have reached the end of their lifespan or because they have been drained too often due to the lights or radio being left on. This article gives some useful tips on how to extend the life of your vehicle's battery ...

Women exhibit better risk behaviour

Women "exhibit measurably better risk behaviour" in key areas such as insurance and credit, according to Christoph Nieuwoudt, FNB Chief Data and Analytics Officer. He says, "It is prudent to provide a fact-based perspective that sheds light on how men and women manage their finances in key areas like insurance and credit. Intriguingly, data indicates that women exhibit measurably better risk behaviour in these areas, through better mortality rates in life insurance, lower short-term insurance risk, and better credit behaviour."

Bionic boots

Inventor Keahi Seymour based his "Bionic Boots" on the running action of the ostrich. Want to run like a super-human? Have a look ...

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