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How modern life has reshaped insurance: From party lines to policies that keep up

Once upon a time, the loudest thing in your living room wasn’t your Wi-Fi router throwing a tantrum… It was your mom yelling, ‘Get off the phone, I need to make a call!’ because the party line was buzzing with the neighbours’ juicy gossip. Fast-forward a few decades and we’ve traded dial-up screeches for fibre-speed streaming, rotary phones for smartwatches,

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Start planning your Christmas lunch like a royal (and avoid a festive flop)

‘Tis the season… To get your act together Every year it’s the same: You blink, and suddenly it’s December. The shops are packed, the lamb is super expensive, and you’ve forgotten to defrost the gammon. But not this year, fam. This year, you’ll plan your Christmas lunch like a royal… With time to spare, budget intact, and stress levels nice

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Why shortfall cover is your budget’s best friend

You’ve just bought your dream car… But what happens when the wheels fall off Let’s paint the picture: You drive off the showroom floor in your shiny new wheels, feeling like royalty. A few months later, boom! An accident happens and your car is written off.  You expect your insurance to sort it all… But the payout is less than

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How to keep your insurance policy valid (and your claims paid!)

Want smooth claims? It starts with being spot-on from the start Nobody takes out insurance thinking their stuff will be stolen or their car written off tomorrow. But if that day ever comes, you’ll want your claim paid quickly and fairly… Right? At King Price, we’re all about making sure you get what you’re owed (and then some). But for

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What you should know before letting someone else drive your car

We get it. Sometimes life happens, and someone else needs to take the wheel. Maybe it’s your cousin rushing to a meeting, your best friend picking up groceries, or even your teenager finally getting some road time. But before you hand over the keys, there’s a bit of insurance housekeeping to think about. Who counts as an authorised driver? First

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Should you insure your car for agreed value or retail value?

Buying car insurance isn’t just about ticking a box (although it does happen to be on our grown-up list of responsible things to do, so there’s that). It’s also about making sure you won’t cry into your steering wheel if something goes sideways. We’d say that 1 of the most frequent questions we get asked is, ‘should you insure your

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The real cost of driving without insurance in 2025

So, you’re still playing the ‘I’ll be careful’ game? Bold move. But here’s the thing… Life (and traffic) doesn’t care how good a driver you think you are. All it takes is 1 pothole, 1 distracted driver, or 1 surprise hailstorm, and your ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset could cost you more than your monthly car payment. Let’s break

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Is your insurance ready for a loadshedding comeback?

Loadshedding. The national pastime no one asked for. 1 minute your kettle is boiling, the next your lights flicker and you are negotiating with your fridge about the future of leftovers. And when the power plays up, surprise damage to appliances and electrical systems can follow. The good news is that you don’t have to face the aftermath alone, but

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Car insurance, AKA your holiday wingman

Summer road trips. Ice creams in the sun. Long weekends with the windows down… It all sounds perfect, right? Until you hit a pothole the size of a small swimming pool or your car decides to get dramatic in the heat. Before you panic, let’s break down how your King Price car insurance has your back for this holiday season,

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The case for owning an older car in 2025

Owning a car in South Africa can be expensive, especially if you’re chasing the latest model. Between higher car prices, fuel costs, insurance premiums, and maintenance, it’s easy to feel like your wallet is under constant attack. But here’s the thing, an older car can actually be a smart, savvy choice… If you know what to look for. Let’s help

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