Tag: policy exclusion
Buying or renting solar panels? Here’s how to protect your investment
The past year has seen a significant increase in the number of people looking to invest in solar technology for household use. However, despite the convenience, cost-saving and home upgrading potential that comes with renting or owning solar panels, it also comes with several risks.
Likely impact of the recent spring tide on insurance policies
The news that dominated the headlines during the weekend of 15 – 17 September 2023, was the storm surge incidents that swept across three coastal provinces – the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Mainstream media and social media alike were abuzz with the news. Since then, videos depicting the storm surges have been circulating across various media platforms.
Proactivity and preparedness key to prepare for possible grid failure
Load shedding – a measure implemented by Eskom to address mounting pressures on the national electricity grid, has been a South African reality since 2007. The past few years have, however, seen a dramatic upsurge in the severity of scheduled blackouts as Eskom attempts to deal with multiple infrastructural problems as well as theft and vandalism.
Becoming real-time risk advisers to build a future-fit business
What’s the next black swan likely to be? A black swan is a potentially dire unexpected event – the pandemic being a perfect example. An Eskom grid failure could be next. Or another devastating drought? A massive cyber-attack?
