Car Insurance Companies

South Africa boasts a wide selection of car insurance companies. Choosing the right company for your needs can be a bit of a harrowing experience as many of these companies offer similar products with similar premiums. Some of the most prominent motor insurance companies are as follows:

Mutual & Federal
Mutual & Federal are part of the Old Mutual plc, one of the biggest financial companies in Africa and a global player. They offer comprehensive car insurance, Third Party Fire & Theft and 3rd Party Only policies. Mutual & Federal have recently started a new drive to gain a larger share of the car and home insurance market.

OUTsurance
OUTsurance is a relatively young company as it was only established in 1998. OUTsurance is a direct insurance provider meaning it sells its insurance products directly to the general public thus bypassing brokers. This motor insurance company falls under the RMBH FirstRand group and is one of the market leaders in the direct insurance market. The company focuses on personal insurance and business insurance cover.

Santam
Santam is the largest company in the car insurance industry in South Africa. It boasts almost 30% of the market share. Santam has been around since 1918 and is one of the largest financial providers in the Southern African region. Santam sells its insurance products mainly via brokers and is thus seen as a traditional insurance company.

Hollard
Hollard is a privately owned insurance company based in Johannesburg. Hollard offers a unique car insurance product called Pay As You Drive. This policy is based on your monthly mileage making it ideal for people who don't travel much. This vehicle insurance product is sold directly to the public.

Hollard Pay-As-You-Drive

InsuranceHound
InsuranceHound isn't a car insurance company, but rather an insurance quote facilitator. They help consumers source insurance quotes from numerous insurance companies and insurance brokers. There service is extremely helpful for those shopping around for the best deals on car insurance.

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