Business
Additional Power Installations & Insurance Implications
One of the hottest topics currently, is the creation of additional power through Solar PV (photovoltaic) or generator installations, due to high levels of load shedding. There are several legal and statutory regulations that govern these installations, which we believe you should be aware of: Any installation which affects the distribution board (DB board), must…
Read MoreRisk Alert: National Shutdown 20 March 2023
Forewarned is forearmed – it is always wise to be prepared for the worst. The planned national shutdown on 20 March 2023, the imminent strike of SAPU (SA Policing Unit) and the ongoing strike by Nehawu (National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Unions) is a potential cocktail of destruction in the making. Various sources in…
Read MoreWater Crisis & Insurance
It is a widely held view, that in the main, the cause of the dire water situation in the Western Cape is a combination of manmade risks, namely, climate change, a sustained influx of people into the area and poor planning by local and national government. Of course, the effect of the drought and how…
Read MoreSmall Things Become Big Things
In a world where technology is constantly improving, the amount of electronics being produced and sold nowadays is astronomical. Most of us have moved away from just using our phones to make calls – these very powerful devices can, at the touch of the button, connect you to the “internet of things” – for most…
Read MoreReasonable Care
The recall of the Ford Kuga in South Africa, due to the clear increased fire risk posed, is certainly good news if you own one of these vehicles. This event is also a good example of the application of the general condition of reasonable care, which is present in virtually all insurance contracts. This condition essentially states that…
Read MoreNo Policy Covers Everything: Part 2
In part two of “no policy covers everything”, we are going to explore some of the common uninsurable events and exclusions that often raise their head. Some Common Uninsurable Events or Exclusions On a high level, all reputable insurance companies select their clients and charge premiums, based on the clients risk profile(or the clients’ attitude towards risk). Your risk profile is demonstrated in the way you take care of your…
Read MoreNo Policy Covers Everything: Part 1
In this first part of “no policy covers everything”, we are going to deal with three “inconvenient truths” about insurance. Inconvenient Truth One: Before You Buy Insurance Before you purchased insurance through Chadwicks, you would have been asked many questions and sometimes insurers asked you to complete a proposal form. In addition to answering these questions accurately and truthfully, you would…
Read MoreLate Notification May Mean No Claim
All short term insurance policies contain a clause detailing the procedure when submitting claims. In general terms this clause compels you, the Insured, to give your insurers notice, as soon as reasonably possible, of any event which may give rise to a claim. But the claim may never materialise…? In our experience a frequent reason…
Read MoreGlobal Crisis Impacts Insurance Claims
The global economic meltdown has, in same way or another, had a negative impact on most South African companies. The implications on your insurance contract are far reaching given that the new replacement cost of plant and machinery has soared northwards due to severe currency fluctuations and increased import costs. The end result is that you are most probably significantly Underinsured if your…
Read MoreCPA Strict Liability
The new Consumer Protection Bill, which has now been enacted, will have far reaching consequences for South African business in that Section 68 imposes Strict Liability on producers, distributors or suppliers to supply or manufacture goods free of defect. The Bill establishes fundamental consumer rights to “fair value, good quality and safety” which in effect precludes the producer,…
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