May 2023
We are proud to be ‘long term partners’ for our people, supporting those who wish to further their education…
May 2023
We have some useful advice on how to survive load shedding and get off the grid…
April 2023
There are certain events or occasions that make it wise to reassess your insurance cover.
March 2023
A warm welcome to our new broker consultant, Wynand Louw, who joined us in March 2023.
March 2023
Dr Crowe has announced that he is retiring from the Safire Board after 36-years with the company.
March 2023
A landmark court decision has set a precedent that will offer used vehicle buyers more protection…
February 2023
Safer Internet Day was held on 7 February this year, highlighting the potential dangers of using the Internet…
February 2023
Safire’s CEO, Pierre Bekker, recently celebrated 25 years with the company…
February 2023
Is your mobile phone, in addition to being vital piece of equipment, a possible hazard to your safety?
January 2023
Don’t cut back on your insurance cover. It may leave you unprotected when you can least afford it.
January 2023
Protect yourself from load-shedding and surges.
August 2022
As it is Women’s Month, we are focusing on our lady Broker Consultants.
June 2022
What may have been a sufficient sum insured for your property a few months ago may not be enough to ensure you are properly covered today.
March 2022
Ruth Bezuidenhout, General Manager of Safire Crop Protection Co-operative Limited, has been part of Safire’s 35 year journey since she joined us in the position of Plantation Manageress on 1 March 1992.
November 2021
It might seem like a good idea to rent out your holiday house, but ensure your insurer knows!
October 2021
Our sugar cane clients have had their Sasria claims paid in full.
September 2021
We have enhanced our Dairy cover in line with the ever-changing needs of our clients.
August 2021
Heleen Botha has joined Safire Insurance as Chief Financial Officer, becoming part of our proud legacy of female leaders.
December 2020
The Insurance Act required that all previously registered insurers have their licences converted by 30 June 2020, and we are delighted that our new licence from the Prudential Authority has been issued. Safire will now be referred to as a ‘licensed non-life insurer and authorised financial services provider [FSP No 2092]’.
November 2020
It’s almost holiday time, and whether you’re staying at home or venturing off somewhere exotic, there are things you need to do
November 2020
At Safire Insurance, we are proud to continue our association with the agricultural sector with the launch of our new Agri: Crop product
October 2020
We are proud to launch our Stellar Lifestyle and Stellar Farming products – specialist insurance options for high net worth clients who expect outstanding quality and service.
September 2020
People across the world are battling to make ends meet but cancelling your insurance is not a good idea: it can be catastrophic if you need to claim and find yourself without any form of cover or underinsured.
July 2020
It makes sense to protect one of the most valuable assets you own, especially when it can affect the safety of you, your passengers and other motorists on the road. Taking extra care of your vehicle during the colder months is well worth the effort.
June 2020
With both the local and global
situation in mind, Ruth Bezuidenhout,
GM of Safire’s Crop Division, shares
some key insights in the June 2020
issue of Forestry South Africa
ahead of fire season.
February 2020
An amazing beachfront venue, balmy autumn days, and family-friendly good times. Read more about this year’s annual King of the Sea fishing challenge, taking place from 29 to 31 May at Pumula Beach Hotel in the February issue of Go Fish magazine…
February 2020
Sometimes the changes to a brand can be subtle but it’s important for a company to make sure that its identity stays current and reflects the personality of the brand! The Safire marketing team has been hard at work creating a fresh new look for our Safire logo, launched officially at the end of last year… Take a look at the evolution of our logo since 2001.
January 2020
Partnerships matter at Safire, which is why we were proud sponsors of the 2019 GWK Farmers Cup. Read more about this popular golfing tournament in this article published in the Dec/Jan issue of the GWK Kommuniek. Sadly there was no winner of the R100 000 Safire Hole in One prize in the 2019 cup. Let’s see if we have a winner this year!
November 2019
Our expanded macadamia cover hits the pages of the iconic Farmers Weekly magazine, the country’s oldest agricultural publication.
November 2019
Safire’s enhanced cover for macadamia farmers features in the AgriPulse supplement of The Lowvelder newspaper.
November 2019
Safire Insurance has announced that its macadamia cover has been extended to offer wider protection for producers of this increasingly popular crop.
June 2019
Safire and Genoa have launched a revolutionary new Medical Malpractice product to address the need in South Africa to protect the medical sector from various claims including malpractice suits.
June 2019
This feature in the June /July issue of Go Fish magazine shows why the Safire King of the Sea fishing challenge is such a popular event. See you next year!
May 2019
What is a ‘green drought’? Discover more in this interesting article in leading forestry publication, SA Forestry…
17 April 2019
Safire Insurance is proud to support the 2019 King of the Sea competition, now in its 10th year…
April 2019
Beeste wei saam met reiers wat die insekte vang wat deur die diere se bewegings uit die gras opgejaag word…
29 March 2019
The Village Talk kindly featured news of our Safire Berg winners in the 29 March issue.
20 March 2019
The Safire Berg 100 is big news, and we were delighted to be included in The Witness of 20 March, just days before the race.
March 2019
Promoting the Safire Berg 100 through local media is important, and The Village Talk, “The Best Read Newspaper In The Midlands”, featured the pre-event story in its 15 March issue.
March 2019
Charka Briketts were the first on the SA market 40 years ago – happy birthday Charka! As Charka is part of the Safire group, we celebrated this significant anniversary. This article explains how the production process makes use of salvaged timber.
February 2019
It’s been 40 years since Charka, the iconic charcoal and…
February 2019
Using gravel district roads without any technical stuff to surprise…
November 2018
Safire insurance came about because of globally catastrophic fires that raged across the world in 1987…
20 September 2018
The annual Safire Baynesfield Classic, the final event of the…
May 2018
Our pool has performed extremely well since Safire Insurance was started in 1987. Which is why it is vital to ensure that there are…
21 Jun 2018
April 2018
Safire sponsored the 40km leg of the Husqvarna Classic MTB Mid-Illovo Challenge and Trail Run that took place near Mid-Illovo…
April 2018
The South African Insurance Association estimates that almost …
March 2018
We are proud to have launched our Safire Learnership programme, which focuses on advancing bright young stars at Safire.
February 2018
Our Domestic Signature policy was first released in June 2010. In 2017 we started revising and updating the wording of…
January 2018
Safire recently hosted Tim Butcher, a liability underwriter from Lloyds who was visiting from the UK. Lloyds and Tim are a…
December 2017
Safire celebrated its 30th anniversary in April this year and to commemorate this major milestone in the company…
December 2017
Reg Niebuhr has been with Safire since its establishment in 1987 and is one of the longest-serving directors…
November 2017
As always with insurance, full upfront disclosure is essential. Your insurance policy may require that you disclose who will be driving…
January 2017
Friedrich Johannes Ludwig Keyser, known to most as Fred, passed away at the age of 97 on 28 January 2017. He was born on 19…