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Why being underinsured sucks

The whole point of buying insurance is to protect yourself from financial loss in case your stuff (like your car, the stuff your carry on you all day, the things in your house, and even your house itself) gets damaged or stolen. Because you can’t physically see the protection that your insurance policy provides*, it can be tempting to look

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Introducing our Brand New Ad Campaign

As you’ll know by now if you follow me on Facebook and Twitter (and if you don’t, then please do? I want to be friends with you), King Price recently launched our brand spanking new advert on TV. King Price turned 2 this year and to recognise how far we’ve come, we wanted to update our look and our messaging

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R1 insurance from King Price: Because 1 is the magic number

You know how grandparents are always reminiscing about how cheap everything was ‘back in the day’? A movie ticket for 17 cents, a Coke for a 5-cent coin, and a car deposit for a whole R15… Ah, the good ol’ days. Fast forward to today, and you can barely buy a lollipop for R1. But, believe it or not, there’s

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How car insurance saves you money

While you might not notice it immediately, car insurance does save you a considerable amount of money. Yes, you’re paying monthly premiums, and hopefully won’t ever need to claim, but you’re not looking at the bigger picture. Having your vehicle covered protects you from a variety of possible circumstances that you face every day. What do we mean?  Well here

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What is the Ombudsman?

Disputes with your insurer do not have to end in a dead end. South Africa’s Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance exists to protect policyholders when claims are rejected unfairly, responses stall, or settlement offers fall short. The service is completely free, requires no legal representation, and accepts complaints in all 11 official languages. Understanding how the process works, and when to

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How roadworthy is your car?

The South African economy forks out over 300 billion Rand each year on car accidents. In addition to drunken driving, a major factor in these incidents is that many of the vehicles aren’t roadworthy. So maybe it’s time to ask yourself if your car is in tip-top working condition.

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Protect your Caravan Kingdom

Caravanning across South Africa is one of life’s great pleasures, until a pothole, theft, or faulty gas fitting turns your trip into an expensive ordeal. Understanding what caravan insurance actually covers, where home contents policies fall short, and how to reduce your risk on the road can make a real difference to your pocket. There is more to protecting your

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Car Insurance and the Law

Having car insurance in South Africa can significantly help you if you’re involved in an unfortunate vehicle-related incident. In 2013, the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Annual Road Safety Report estimated the economic cost of accidents to be R307-billion each year. Such alarming figures make it essential to have cover, but how do you choose? An encouraging factor when deciding on

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No claims bonus: Is it really worth it?

Considering the cost of replacing your belongings or repairing your car, most of us can’t afford to go without insurance. But when shopping around for cover, you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Enter: The no claims bonus. Sounds good, right? But let’s dig a little deeper to see if it’s really the insurance perk it claims

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