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The insurer has a right to claim from the wrongdoer or third party The doctrine of subrogation is defined in Joubert (ed) The Law of South Africa vol 12 (first re-issue) para 373 as follows...

Following the president's announcement on 25 July 2021 where the president mentioned the re-introduction of the social relief of distress grant, the Minister of Social Development held a media briefing on 4 August 2021.

On 19 June 2020, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority ("FSCA") has published FSCA Communication 34 of 2020 (INS) ("Communication") which sets out the position of the FSCA in respect of certain aspects...

It may seem churlish to complain about Section 78(6) of the Companies Bill 2008 given that it goes a long way to fixing the problems which have bedevilled the attempts to get the legislation dealing with directors and officers insurance in line with industry expectations and the recommendations on the topic in both of the King Reports.

The signing of the National Health Insurance Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected this Wednesday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, marking a significant moment in South Africa's healthcare landscape.

The Constitutional Court judgment attempts to resolve several questions regarding the constitutional approach to the judicial interpretation of contractual terms and, in particular, the public policy grounds upon which a court may refuse to enforce them.

In the context of the Coronavirus outbreak worldwide, business and entrepreneurs are busy developing strategies and practical ways to mitigate and manage the risks associated with disruption...

With the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") in South Africa, the economy has taken a hard hit and businesses are losing revenue due to the implications of this fast-spreading virus.

A recent decision from the Appellate Court of Illinois, in the matter between Monroy-Perez v. Sentry Select Insurance Co., 2025 IL App (1st) 241711, serves as a stark warning to insurers...

Businesses always strive to have sufficient insurance cover for all and any possible perils. For this, they are willing to spend a lot of money.

Section 14(1) of the Insurance Act, 2017 provides that the appointment of certain key persons “must be approved by the Prudential Authority and takes effect only if the Prudential Authority approves the appointment”.

Insurance claims can be repudiated for many varying reasons – from the most obvious to the least expected reasons. One of the best ways of trying to avoid an insurance repudiation is to understand...