January 2024

All first days are very much the same …

How to handle a tough first day of school Talk about what to expect in advance. When children know ahead of time what’s going to happen – and not happen – they can prepare themselves for what’s coming. Parental anxiety, especially during significant milestones like a child starting school, is a common experience. Parents often Read More

Don’t talk to me, talk to my lawyer

Like with a doctor, every person needs a lawyer (legal professional) at some point in his/her life, be it to draw up a will, getting married, divorced or buying a house. It is important to establish when to deal with what type of legal professional. Legal professionals include attorneys, advocates and so on. Who is Read More

4 things you should add to your new year’s resolution in 2024

Making new year’s resolutions is a piece of cake. Sticking to them is another story. The key? Add things to your list that are worth making part of your life long-term. 1.Set realistic goals Before addressing what it is you want to achieve this year, remember that a good goal is a realistic goal. More Read More

Cheers to New Year’s resolutions

Whether you make a formal resolutions list or not, the start of the New Year reignites the determination to do a little better than the last year. So, in the spirit of looking forward to a healthy, happy and successful year ahead, here are five New Year’s resolutions. Get more sleep Break night owl habits Read More

Your financial health in 2024

Here are a few tips for how to get your finances on track in 2024. Determine your goals. Laying out your goals and writing them down is the first step to staying on the right financial track. What’s most important to you? Whether it’s saving for your child’s college or funding your own retirement, those will Read More

Women need a network of champions

Women must advocate for themselves if they want to move their careers forward. But to succeed, they can’t go it alone. All successful leaders need a network of champions — including mentors and sponsors. The people around you have the ability to either support or hinder your growth towards becoming the best leader you can Read More

Meet GWII’s new Deputy President… Kyndra Robertson

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Kyndra Robertson, a GWII committee member, has assumed the position of GWII Deputy President for 2024. Kyndra joined GWII as a member in 2016 and was elected to the committee in 2020. Stepping in as the new Deputy President, she tells us a little bit Read More

Say HELLO to GWII’s new President… Catherine Albertyn

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Catherine Albertyn, has assumed the position of GWII President for 2024. On behalf of Catherine and the GWII Committee, we would like to thank Shaazia Khan (2023 GWII President) for all her efforts in leading the GWII during the past year. Shaazia’s efforts and contributions Read More