Why It’s Important to Always Use a Qualified Contractor
By Herman Liebenberg, General Manager – Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd When it comes to maintaining your unit or common property, certain repairs or installations may seem simple enough to handle yourself or leave to the on-site caretaker. However, when insurance, safety, and compliance are involved, using a qualified, reputable contractor is not just […]
Festive Season Home Safety: Protect What Matters Most
By Herman Liebenberg, Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd The festive season is a time for joy, relaxation, and making memories with loved ones. After a long and busy year, many of us are planning a well-deserved break—whether it’s a countryside escape, a seaside holiday, or a trip overseas. But before you lock up and […]
Understanding Fidelity Fund Protection in South Africa’s Property Sector for Community Schemes
By Bennie van Dyk, MidCity Property Services (Pty) Ltd, and Herman Liebenberg, Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd A Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), issued by South Africa’s Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), is a legal requirement for anyone operating as a property practitioner. It serves as both proof of compliance and a financial safeguard for […]
Insuring Correct Renewal Terms and Avoiding Pitfalls
By Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd
The annual renewal of an insurance policy constitutes a new contractual agreement, which may include amended terms and necessary adjustments — whether initiated by the insurer, reinsurer, or influenced by market trends.
Liability Insurance: Are you sufficiently covered?
By Herman Liebenberg, Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd
Liability insurance is a standard feature in most insurance policies, although the coverage limits can vary. In many cases, policyholders can choose to increase their liability cover by paying an additional premium.
Ensuring you’re insured for the correct values
By Herman Liebenberg, General Manager – Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd
How to avoid submitting a claim to your broker and realising you have been overinsured, or even worse, underinsured.
Festive season is upon us
By Herman Liebenberg – General Manager: Insure City Insurance Brokers
After a very long and busy year, it’s time to take that long-deserved break this festive season and spend quality time with family and loved ones.
Burst or Leaking Pipes
By Herman Liebenberg – General Manager: Insure City Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd
“How is it possible that an insurer can expect me/us to know the condition of the pipe inside the walls?” This is a question that has come up most during my time in the insurance industry when it comes to building insurance.
Lithium Battery Fires, a Peril Most South Africans Aren’t Aware of
By – Derrick Masilela, Product Marketer
With the increase of installations of alternative energy solutions, users are often uninformed about the associated risks and solutions. Dealing with lithium-ion battery fires, for instance, requires specific strategies due to their unique and hazardous properties.
Winter is here! This year it came in thick and fast
By Herman Liebenberg – General Manager, Insure City Insurance Brokers
Wintertime in the northern regions of South Africa is generally a dry season. With that in mind, there is no better time to do some maintenance and upkeep on your property, especially when it comes to your roof and trees.