Car Insurance in South Africa is a widely spoken about subject. Legally you don’t need car insurance, but with so many accidents occurring on our roads each day; it would be careless not to. It is also required for people buying a car with finance to have full comprehensive insurance.
The latest stats reveal that over 15,000 people dying on our roads each year and many more being injured or having their vehicles damaged each year. This means that having insurance cover for your vehicles is vital. If your car gets damaged, it could have a severe impact on your income.
Where can I find out about car insurance?
Finding out about car insurance is a crucial part of personal finance. One of the top personal finance blogs in South Africa is Once A Week Blog. The blog helps users figure out their finances by asking the right questions. While the blog may not offer any advice, it does offer a lot of learning opportunities.
Another place to gain valuable insight and information is with an insurance broker like EU Brokers. An accredited broker has the relevant knowledge and skill to provide you with advice on the benefits which are most suited to your unique needs by comparing the benefits and price of a variety of short term insurance providers. A broker like EU Brokers are well known for their expertise and client centric service.
EU Brokers also has an active blog that can inform users on the types and uses of insurance. This blog is for information purposes only. Once you have made the decision to compare various short term insurance options you can speak to one of the qualified brokers at EU Brokers.
Where can you get Car Insurance in South Africa?
One of the best places to get car insurance and compare car insurance quotes is with a broker. An insurance broker has access to and is in contact with various different car insurance providers. They can help you with many of your questions and find the product which is best suited to your unique needs.
EU Brokers is a reputable brokerage with over 22 years of short term insurance experience. They consistently help their clients find the right insurance cover for their needs and back it up with exceptional service.
Benefits of having EU Brokers as your short term insurance Broker
- Comparing prices is more complicated than you think
A specialist short term insurance broker will consider your unique circumstances and assist you to make the right choice.
- What level of cover do you choose?
What if your car is underinsured or over insured? What if you had a burst pipe, resulting in water damage to your furniture, carpets, electronic goods and were hopelessly underinsured? The cost of replacement could be devastating. Could you afford to be underinsured and be forced to replace all these items yourself? The question then is what level of insurance protection is really required? Also, what other risks could you face that you have not even considered? The incorrect level of cover or worse yet, no cover, can result in a devastating financial setback. This is where your short-term insurance brokers advise is invaluable.
- Paying for cover that you don’t need
An experienced short term insurance broker will do a needs analysis to establish the cover that you do require, and ensure that you don’t pay for unnecessary cover.
- Speedy claims settlement
As your short term insurance broker will register and monitor your claims on behalf of you. We provide you with daily feedback and ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in settling your claim.
We are also “online” brokers, which means that we have the functionality to quote, issue, amend and submit claims directly on the Insurer’s platform, therefore you can expect service excellence.
While you may not legally need car insurance in South Africa, it certainly can help you in the worst of situations. EU Brokers is ready and able to help you with your insurance needs.