TELESURE GROUP SERVICES
Insurance in Port Elizabeth

The group owns and operates several of South Africa’s leading insurance brands and stands out with its multiple-channel, multiple-brand approach through direct sales, broker sales, aggregator sales and affinity partnerships. All of the companies in the Telesure group target different segments of the insuring public. They are geared to assess the needs of the market they service and provide products and distribution channels to best suit those needs. Telesure is recognised as one of the most profitable short-term insurance groups in South Africa and has never made an underwriting loss in its history. No other insurance group can make such a claim, which is outstanding given the phenomena of the insurance industry’s boom-and-bust underwriting cycles. Motorists are warned to be especially vigilant following the recent hike in hijackings. Stay alert- It’s easy to get distracted when you’re travelling the same route every day. Many hijackings and home invasions happen just as you are entering or leaving your home. Having a well-lit driveway and an electric gate (that can switch to a battery during power failures) can help you get in and out safely. Leave enough room between your car and the one in front to avoid being boxed in. If you think that you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station or another safe, public place. At unusual or unexpected roadblocks, keep windows closed and doors locked and ask for the police or traffic officer's identity card. When driving home alone, always phone ahead to give a relative, husband or partner your established time of arrival. Get to know your neighbours and the cars they drive. This will help to identify any uncommon vehicles in your area. Adjust your speed when approaching a traffic light so that you do not have to come to a complete stop. As we all know, prevention is better than cure, but in order to prevent a hijacking situation one needs to be equipped with the correct information and knowledge. Remember that the greatest weapon in a hijacker’s arsenal is not his gun, but the belief that it won’t happen to us. Scott-Roger says it’s a race between manufacturer and criminal. If you’re driving a connected car, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. Many of these will apply even to cars without electronic additions. Never leave items of interest lying in full view on car seats while driving, or when leaving your car parked. Don’t remotely unlock your car until you are standing alongside it. Empty your car at the end of each day, especially of items that you don’t want stolen. Install window safety film to protect against break-ins and smash and grabs. Ensure that you have adequate insurance cover to cover car theft and break-ins.