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Look after your home's health this winter! MiWay shares a few things you should do around the house which could save you time, money and hassle.

Buying a car is an exciting time MiWay Insurance knows the importance of such a milestone. Here is what you need to know when buying a used car!

When the winter chill settles in, it becomes more challenging to do the things we love and fully enjoy them. But, where there is a will, there is a way! Riding your bike doesn't have to be something you sacrifice this winter - all you really need to do is prepare yourself and have the right mind set to gear up and enjoy your favourite sport. Here are some tips to keep you riding throughout the winter: It all starts in the mind! Getting up in the morning is already so difficult, so we can only

Can you imagine your relaxed holiday feeling and calm soul being shattered by the shock of getting back to a ransacked home? Unoccupied homes make for easy targets with criminals over the holidays, so we advise that you do your best to secure yours before heading off on your mid-year break. Not all is lost, there is hope - you can protect your home from unwanted guests (or at least make it more difficult for them to get into your property) by thinking ahead. Here are some quick measures you can

With the fuel price constantly increasing, one has to find ways to make your car's tank of fuel last as long as possible. With the busy lives led by many, this is not an easy thing to do as we have become a people that is always on the road. Here are some tips to get - and keep - you going: Every bit of weight counts: Everything that your car needs to carry adds to the weight of the car - and thus will impact your fuel efficiency. Removing unnecessary weight from your car and only taking what

MiWay's Head of Business Insurance, Mornè Stoltz, shares his insights and views on what the country and industry can do to reduce that carnage on South African roads. Although small motor vehicles (47.9%) and minibus taxis (10.1%) accounted for over half the accidents over the 2015-16 festive season, light delivery vehicles (22.7%) and trucks (4.8 %) were also responsible for a high number of accidents resulting in 1 755 people losing their lives during this short period.1 According to

This post by Stuart Brown, MiWay's Regulatory Competence Specialist, explains how to remain FAIS Fit and Proper. I decided to write this article as I regularly come across people who work in the financial services industry, governed by the FAIS Act, and who have little or no clue how they are affected by it. If you are a representative of a Financial Service Provider (FSP) then read this piece as your career may depend on it. The views expressed in this article are done so in my personal capaci

In South Africa, car theft is certainly not a new trend. According to Wheels24, a total of 55 090 cases of stolen vehicles and motorcycles were reported in 2014. Vehicles that are stolen or hijacked are often re-sold locally, exported or used for spare parts. But that doesn't mean it's any less horrible when it happens to you - keep reading for some tips on how to avoid being the victim of car theft. Location, location, location Where you choose to park will significantly influence the odds of

We're so proud of our May 2016 Service Hero, Buddy Vroom - and we want to brag about him! "Service Heroes" is a platform to recognise those customer services agents who have flown the MiWay flag high and received fantastic compliments on HelloPeter.com. This month's Service Hero, Buddy Vroom, tells us more about himself: 1. Which department do you represent and what role do you play in keeping our clients happy? I'm an investigator in the Claims department. It takes a diplomatic and tactful app

It is essential to ensure that you know how to go about treating chemical burns. MiWay shares tips on how best to prevent, identify and react to a chemical burn.