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CPD session – the claims perspective: lessons in liability claims

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) recently hosted a highly informative Continuous Professional Development (CPD) session titled “The Claims Perspective: Lessons in Liability Claims,” proudly sponsored by Camargue. The session was presented by Melissa Mannell, Claims, Legal & Compliance Specialist at Camargue, who shared practical insights drawn from real-world liability claims scenarios. Her presentation offered attendees Read More

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Breaking barriers in insurance means changing who gets the chances

Through access to responsibility and consistent delivery, women in insurance can attain the leadership roles they were born to fill Walk into most insurance firms and you will see women everywhere. They are at client service desks, they are handling claims, they are administering policies. They often keep everything running smoothly. But walk into the

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GWII Leaderwalk Business Breakfast

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) hosted its first Leaderwalk Business Breakfast for 2026 on 3 March at The Venue Green Park in Morningside, Sandton. Bringing together professionals from across the insurance value chain, the session offered a forward-looking lens on the year ahead, examining industry dynamics, regulatory shifts, cybersecurity, technological disruption and the evolving role

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Stella – world-leading menopause support app – launches in South Africa, exclusive to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members aged 35 to 70

Female Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members aged 35 to 70 can enjoy free access to Stella, a support app offering evidence-based tools to help women through the symptoms of menopause. • Qualifying Discovery Health Medical Scheme members now have free access to Stella – a globally recognised menopause support app, available in South Africa

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Legal talk: Act to strengthen the enforcement of legislation governing gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in South Africa

The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act (the Act) was assented to by the President and gazetted on 27 May 2024. The promulgation of this Act is an important and necessary stepping stone for South Africa in its fight against the rising statistics of GBV and femicide. The Act defines GBV as “violence

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What is menopause – and why it matters for health, equality and work

Menopause is a natural life phase marking the end of reproductive years, defined empirically as twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. It typically occurs in the 40s or 50s, preceded by perimenopause – a gradual transition driven by declining levels of oestrogen and progesterone World Economic Forum. The symptoms and their impact Symptoms vary

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South African women lead in early cancer detection, driving better outcomes

An analysis of Liberty’s claim statistics revealed a compelling trend: South African women are more proactive than men in undergoing early cancer screening, leading to earlier diagnoses and improved recovery outcomes. According to the insurer’s annual claims report, released in 2025, cancer accounted for 37.2% of all claims made by women, compared to 27.9% for

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