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Who has the cheapest car insurance

The kingThe king is the official storyteller of the King Price kingdom, sharing smart tips, expert insights, and practical advice about car insurance. From explaining tricky insurance terms to helping South Africans save on their premiums, his mission is to make insurance easy to understand and even easier to use. With support from a royal council of actuaries, analysts, and

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What does truck cargo insurance cover

The risks that commercial drivers face on the road are quite severe. We’re talking bad weather, equipment breakdowns, hi-jackings, accidents, theft, and even civil unrest… All things that could wreck the truck, harm drivers, and impact the cargo. When it comes to the truck, there’s business insurance to help you pick up the pieces. But what about the pieces? The

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Buildings vs. home contents

Insurance-talk can be confusing… But not when you’re with the king of insurance! Here’s a breakdown of what we mean by buildings insurance and home contents insurance. If you turned your home upside down, home contents insurance would cover the things that fall out. For everything else on your property, you need buildings insurance. In both cases, you’re comprehensively covered

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How much does car insurance cost?

Did you know that it costs the average South African 39.41% more per month in 2022 to keep a car on the road than it did 5 years ago? To put it in simpler and more horrifying terms, the monthly Rands and cents it cost you to have a car came to R6,711.24 in 2017. This year, it’ll cost you

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What is goods in transit insurance?

Well now, it’s not every day that we get the chance to tuck into a question like this, and more’s the pity! It’s quite an interesting and necessary type of insurance. Especially if you’re in the business of transporting vehicles chock-a-block with precious cargo and need to protect yourself against the cost of something going wrong while on the road.

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How car insurance works in South Africa | Simple step-by-step guide

Car insurance helps protect South African drivers from financial losses caused by accidents, theft, hijacking, or damage to other people’s property. This guide explains how car insurance works in South Africa, including how premiums are calculated, how the claims process works, and the types of cover available. Ready to pull back the curtain on car insurance? We’re here to help.

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How to get insurance for a blown engine

First of all, our commiserations. A blown engine is anything but fun. If you’re searching for insurance about a blown engine, then it probably means you’re not having the best of luck. Dealing with a blown engine, or a blown motor as some people call it, is tough. Not only is there the hassle of not having your own transport

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Liability car insurance 101

Wondering what liability car insurance is? It’s actually a really good question. And not at all boring. Which, as we write, sounds somewhat sarcastic, but rest assured that we couldn’t be more serious. As a person who drives on our country’s often dangerous roads, doing what you can to ensure that you understand your liability, is a really smart thing

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Is car insurance compulsory in South Africa?

Car insurance is available in just about every country in the world, but it’s not actually mandatory to get cover everywhere. In South Africa, for instance, car insurance is not compulsory. In fact, according to research conducted by the Automobile Association (AA), 70% of cars in South Africa aren’t insured. This has led to rumours that the government is working

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Protect your home from a fire hazard

House fires are scary. They’re also destructive. Some of our highest claims over the years have been from house fires, showing just how devastating these hazards can be. Sometimes they wipe out the home from top to bottom! We thought it would be a good idea to share how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from house fires.

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