Superheroes and heroines aren’t only found in the movies. Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman and the other popular characters from Marvel and DC are world-renowned. At Econorisk we have decided to recognise our own superheroes. The Superheroes theme is fun, relevant and forms part of our internal culture drive – growing morale and driving [...]
Launched in 2014, the Top 35-under-35 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) award aims to find the best young Chartered Accountant in South Africa. Jonathan de Vries, Executive Head of Finance at Econorisk, was selected as one of the Top 35 finalists. SAICA receives hundreds of applications and nominations – nationally and internally, and [...]
The commercial transport industry is steered by a string of events – some more controllable than others. In navigating this environment there are steps that you can take to manage the risks your business may be exposed to, in order to smooth out the road ahead. Matthew van den Heuvel, our Joint Group CEO, [...]
By Matthew van den Heuvel, Joint Group CEO at Econorisk. Starting a business is both exciting and challenging. The risks faced by small businesses are not significantly different to the risks faced by their larger counterparts. Risks are indiscriminate by nature; the main difference lies in the impact of the risk on the business. [...]
The Econorisk Marine Product covers all modes of transport while the goods are in transit, including sea, air, road and rail, both locally and internationally. Econorisk offers tailor made insurance and risk management solutions, providing cover that will best suit the unique characteristics of the commodities being transported, including complex type risks. The world [...]
Plant, production, printing, civil, industrial, mechanical or chemical engineering - the worlds of production and engineering are complex. At Econorisk, we are able to offer specialised cover and solutions for the Engineering and Manufacturing industries, where risk is ever present and varied in its forms. In these complex environments, you need a business partner [...]
IT’S AN INDUSTRY UNLIKE ANY OTHER, SO IS OUR MOTOR TRADERS POLICY. The motor trade industry is one of the most important sectors in the South African economy. The Econorisk motor traders policy is designed specifically to provide cover to the motor trade and to meet the commercial short term insurance needs of [...]
The commercial transport industry is steered by a string of events - some more controllable than others. The more you manage the risk, the smoother the road ahead. At Econorisk, we know what it takes to keep your business moving and offer specialised insurance for commercial fleets. Here are some of the key benefits [...]
What would you do if your entire factory burnt down? Or if cybercriminals corrupted your IT systems beyond repair? And what if your company got sued for three times its annual turnover? These are the sorts of questions brokers should be asking their clients when setting the levels of cover required in commercial policies. [...]
Guilty until proven Innocent Your status when it comes to being liable for polluting the environment Being held guilty is a complete turnaround to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise, and enough to turn your business world upside down when it comes to gradual or sudden environmental pollution. At Econorisk's August [...]
