Suicide is a sensitive topic. It is one of the most serious issues affecting modern society, and according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 3, 000 people commit suicide every day, and every 30 seconds, one suicide-related death is reported. Additionally, the worldwide suicide rate has increased by 60% worldwide in the last 45 years.
Category Archives: Life Insurance
Life insurance companies in South Africa
The Different Types of Life Insurance in South Africa
Death is a traumatic event for the people closest to the deceased. Its emotional implications are obvious, but the financial implications can be just as devastating. The deceased might have been the only breadwinner amongst his wife and three children, for instance. Or the deceased had unpaid debt, of which the payment responsibility then falls to the immediate family.
Government to Regulate Credit Life Insurance
Parliament and the National Credit Regulator (NCR) have come to the decision to regulate credit life insurance. This was decided a meeting of Parliament’s trade and industry committee on Thursday, 10 October 2013.