We Can!

Well, the World Cup is almost upon us. Who would have thought we would actually get to host this premier sporting event? As South Africans we’re often quick to focus on what’s wrong with our country (and, yes, we do face huge challenges), rather than the awesome opportunities out there!

I think the world recession has provided us with the sobering perspective that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Increasingly we live on a small and interconnected planet, where both problems and solutions are globally shared. It’s up to us, wherever we are, to make it work.

I hope this edition of Cover 2 Cover provides you with some food for thought, some amusement and some idea of what we get up to at the Compendium Insurance Group. Enjoy!

Rowan Jones - CEO, Compendium Insurance Group

Here we grow again!

It’s been a busy 12 months for the Compendium Insurance Group, building the foundations of a national footprint. CEO Rowan Jones talks of the challenges of growth: building the Compendium brand without diluting the essence of its service offering. Read more

Consumers Protected
Last April President Zuma signed the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), making South Africans amongst the most protected consumers in the world. For consumer-facing organizations this could present some challenges. See how the CPA will affect you. Read more
What a lot we got!
With the recent mergers, Compendium House abounds with new faces. We’re growing, so we’ve manned (and woman-ed) up to ensure we have the staff we need to give you the service you deserve. So why not step inside and view the who’s new gallery. Click here
Engineering Insurance
Things can and do go wrong, and the bigger the project the bigger the scope for disaster. Compendium’s specialist Construction and Engineering team specialise in risk management to provide clients with optimum cover, no matter the nature of the project. Read more.
PMB party time
If the pictures in our possession are anything to go by, Maritzburg’s rep as something of a sleepy hollow is totally undeserved. It seems Compendium-Woollam & Associates likes to whoop it up and make the most of the old adage: work hard; play harder! See more
Afore ye go
Are you aware of Exchange Control requirements? Recently SARS has begun to enforce rules more rigidly, requesting proof of purchase of foreign exchange carried by passengers. Make sure you travel on the right side of the law. Read more
Save the planet!
Our planet (the only one with chocolate, remember) is in big trouble. But it’s not all global warming, environmental degradation, and doom and gloom. There’s a lot you and I can do, so let’s start with these Easy Going Green Tips. Learn more
What’s in a name?
Everyone knows that Compendium is the name of their favourite insurance brokerage. But what does the word actually mean? Our intrepid reporter digs deep to attain a complete, comprehensive and comprehensible understanding of ‘compendium’. Read more
World Cup Fevah
With the Soccer World Cup just around the corner it’s time to brush up on what’s what and who’s who in our collection of absolutely useless trivia about the world’s most popular sport and its showcase tournament. You have been warned! Click here
Guts! Gold! Glory!

They’re a pretty sporty bunch at Compendium, what with the CEO cracking the exercise whip and urging everyone to get on their bikes.

We’ve managed to capture some of the action, and missed some (it’s kind of hard to take pics when you’re gasping for breath!), but you can catch up here on this year’s first event in the Compendium Multi-Series; the Cumberland Classic MTB Race; the Sunshine Coast Triathlon in the Eastern Cape; an Amazing Race type of challenge in Jo’burg; and a Compendium-Woollam & Associates sponsored canoeing event.

Boy, I feel exhausted already! Click here and share the pain, gain and glory!

New colour-coded policy wording
In the next few weeks Compendium clients will be receiving their new, user-friendly policy wordings.
With a full colour layout that is easy on the eye, easy to find sections, and innovative colour-coded text, the document sets new standards in insurance policy wordings. Text marked red highlights where cover is excluded, the amber text alerts that conditions are applicable, while the green text tells you that you’re covered. The policy wording is also available in a paperless CD version. If you would like to order the
CD in preference to the paper version, click here
Giba Gorge is Compendium Country
Next time you visit Giba Gorge keep an eye out (they’re hard to miss!) for two in your face Compendium billboards. They’re big, blue and tell it like it is: whatever insurance you need, you get the best deal with Compendium!

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