ITINews - Insurance Times and Investments Online Press Office News - Insurance Marketinghttp://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS GeneratorInsureds cannot plead ignorance as a defense under the Consumer Protection Acthttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=81&companyid=22762&itemid=55F73615-639F-443B-942C-5B164E9940A7Many complaints as a result of consumers not understanding the principles of insurance - The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) proposes that it is the responsibility of the supplier to inform consumers of their obligations and the limit of the supplier's liability in plain and understandable language.editor@itinews.co.za (Jason Esch)Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMTHow compulsory third-party car insurance will be administeredhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=81&companyid=22762&itemid=97788564-A67D-467C-AE41-55A0CEC204D9Between 65 and 70 percent of vehicles, about 9.4 million, on SA roads are not insured - The large number of uninsured vehicles on South Africa's roads is threatening the longevity of the short-term car insurance industry, according to the South African Insurance Association (SAIA).editor@itinews.co.za (Guy Eagle)Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMTOnline insurance comparison offers competitive rateshttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=81&companyid=22762&itemid=59FEC5AB-55DA-4868-9EBC-04EC457F63F1Haven't compared your current insurance premiums to current market prices recently? - "You could save up to 35 percent on your premiums," says Guy Eagle, spokesperson of www.Carandhomeinsurance.co.za. editor@itinews.co.za (Guy Eagle)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMTInsurance premiums increase despite car depreciationhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=81&companyid=22762&itemid=97760D96-272D-4A37-B0BD-6796C504CFD7The cost of spare parts influences premiums more than the value of the car - The beginning of the year sees car insurance premiums increase, despite the depreciation of cars year on year. editor@itinews.co.za (Guy Eagle)Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMTConsumer Protection Act increases insurers' accountabilityhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=81&companyid=22762&itemid=F2FC169B-3200-47BF-9CF1-7C849796891EIncreased risk may mean costs borne by the consumer - The new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) to come into full effect by 24 October 2010, will see companies become more accountable to the consumer.editor@itinews.co.za (Guy Eagle)Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT