#PODCAST Local insurer stresses the importance of updating polices annually to make sure you're covered in any eventuality #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This time of the year usually means its time to get the tedious task of reviewing policies, investments and plans underway. Recent report meanwhile show that South Africa is going through an increase in crime incidents and this normally results a surge in insurance claims. Mishaya Chettiar, Executive Head at Everything.Insure says as people reassess policies, most of the claims coming through seem to be related to weather or load-shedding damage. Chettiar says with insurance often being described as a "grudge purchase" it's very important that in the event of a claim, consumers are adequately covered...