Trucks, Trucks EVERYWHERE! Read our previous entries in the series here: https://excelrs.co.za/category/articles/ When last have you travelled on the N1 from Johannesburg to Cape Town? During a normal week, you will easily find at least 10 trucks for every motor vehicle on this route. As the N1 is not a double-lane highway all the way, it […]
Our next instalment of our Driver Safety Series for SouthAfrican drivers (you can read our previous entries here: https://excelrs.co.za/category/articles/) explores a well-known factor on our roads which contributes greatly to our economy but also frustration with fellow road users – Minibus Taxis! In this blog, we will explore the importance of taxis to our economy, some of the
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In our next instalment of our Driver Safety Series for South African drivers (you can read our blog on potholes here: https://excelrs.co.za/ers-driver-safety-series-unique-challenges-on-south-african-roads-potholes/), we explore a very South African phenomenon: “Street Surfers”. In this blog, we will explore what legal options drivers have if an unfortunate accident happens involving these individuals, and provide some tips as
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Potholes In our first instalment of our Driver Safety Series for South African drivers, we are going to explore probably the biggest irritation and physical danger on our roads: Potholes. In this blog article we will provide you with excellent tips and advice on how to avoid or minimise damage to your vehicle due to
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Yup. You read that right. An incredible statistic. Now imagine for a moment that you’ve been in an accident. We know it’s not a pleasant thought, but it is something very worth considering, especially with South Africa’s many unique challenges on the road. However. If you were in a car accident in the past 3
Did you know? 70% of vehicles on the road are uninsured…Read More »
What you should remember when you’ve been in a car accident If you are driving a vehicle regularly, the chances of being involved in an accident is higher than you might think, especially in South Africa with its unique challenges. Think loadshedding, broken traffic lights, potholes, informal pointsmen, road rage… You get the picture! If
Seventy percent of vehicles on South African roads are not insured, and due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this statistic could currently be closer to eighty percent, according to most of the bigger short term insurance companies. This should be a warning sign for any road user, says Alma Darlington, Chief Executive
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Proper underwriting goes a long way to establish and maintain a healthy insurance portfolio. Thereafter, claims must be entertained and influence the loss ratio on an insurance book. The only way to curb and manage claim expenses is through the proper investigation of those claims, to eliminate fraudulent claims, assess the damages and source parts.
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October 2007: Faced with the situation of being unemployed, I had to make one of the most important decisions in my life. Am I going to apply for another position at one of the major insurance companies or am I going to take the Road Less Travelled and follow my dream by starting my
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As business people, we need to re-invent and re-design our businesses as well as ourselves, all the time to stay relevant in an ever-changing world.How do you ensure that you, as an individual set the pace, stay motivated and relevant?My personal answer is: To keep on learning. Whether this is related to my industry or