Extreme weather prompts calls for insurance cover

With summer expected to bring increasingly severe weather patterns across the country, the public has been urged to prioritise taking up insurance as a means of protection.

The National Financial Ombud scheme says there has been an increase in insurance claims considerations due to the extreme weather that are likely to continue because of climate change.

Insurance claims for damage caused by extreme weather in South Africa can cover a wide range of risks for home, business and vehicle damage, but it's important to ensure you have the appropriate cover to avoid exclusions.

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