Making a difference on Mandela Day
On Friday, 18 July—celebrated in South Africa as Mandela Day in honour of the iconic statesman—Safire staff at Head Office in Pietermaritzburg dedicated their 67 minutes of service to assembling soup jars for Sunlit Gardens Home for Children and the Aryan Benevolent Society. Planning for this community initiative began well before the day itself. Each […]
Staying safe during the festive season
As we approach the end of the year, for many of us it’s a time to relax with family and friends. Here are a few reminders on how to stay safe and enjoy an accident-free, incident-free holiday. When driving: If you are planning a longer trip, ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy well before you […]
How to safely switch mobile phones
It’s been a good year, so you’ve decided to treat yourself to a fancy new mobile phone. The question is: how do you save what you want and delete what you should before selling or passing on the old one? Getting it wrong could be a nightmare of lost information and could also compromise your […]
Safire Insurance partners with Cordwalles Prep and Amathuba again
Seen here are (from left to right) Khanya Ngobese (Safire), Nomfundo Khowane (Safire), Zethembiso Msomi (Safire), Mbali Mkhulisi (Safire) and Hlengiwe Mdlangathi (Brokoop). On Friday 24 October, 95 staff members from Safire Insurance, Shackleton Risk Management, and Brokoop Insurance Brokers planted 60 indigenous trees in a local school’s forest. Pupils from Safire’s scholarship programme took […]
Storm season is coming
Storm season readiness: safeguarding your property At Safire, we believe that proactive risk management is the cornerstone of sound insurance practice. Taking steps to reduce risk before disaster strikes not only safeguards one’s assets but also helps ensure smoother claims processes and predictable outcomes. As climate patterns shift and extreme weather becomes more frequent, property […]
Safire is truly ‘Fair and fast’, proven by the NFO
The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) is an independent body that resolves complaints by consumers against financial institutions. It overturns thousands of insurance decisions each year – but not ours. Safire’s 0% overturn ratio for eight consecutive years (including 2025 to date), reflects our commitment to fair, transparent claims handling and decisions, and it’s something […]
Celebrating Women’s Day at Safire
In August, Safire celebrated Women’s Day and honoured its female staff members by surprising them with a practical and stylish branded bag, each gift accompanied by a Women’s Day–themed inspirational quote. This was a small way of thanking our ladies and recognising their contribution and dedication to the Safire team. Women’s Day in South Africa […]
Hijacking Safety Hints
While recent SAPS Crime Statistics indicate that vehicle hijacking appears to be decreasing in frequency, with 4,533 incidents reported in the first quarter of this year, it remains a major risk; drivers are warned that a vehicle is more likely to be hijacked than stolen. Tracker’s crime stats show that 56% of all vehicle crime […]
Safer solar systems
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has issued a warning to those who already have solar systems and property owners who are considering this environmentally-friendly energy solution. It reports a rise in complaints about solar systems and generators, mirrored by insurers experiencing an increased number of claims for faulty and non-functioning solar systems. Bennie […]
Protecting your property and its contents
Disaster can strike in an instant with a flash of lightning, an electrical fault, flooding, a mud slide – there are many situations beyond our control. In moments, everything you own, from household possessions to office contents could be lost or irreparably damaged. It is vital to ensure that your property and its contents are […]