R1bn in cash back to Discovery Insure customers, as reward programme sees rapid growth - CEO insights

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SA's short-term insurers have been in the news for trying to duck out of paying their dues. But there are some exceptions. In this interview, Anton Ossip, CEO of Discovery Insure - which covers about 270,000 cars in SA - explains how it has managed to give back generous rewards to Vitality Drive members and still please shareholders. He explains how an innovative, super-smart app helps drivers save money, how the rewards programme is being rolled out to fleets, and why the insurer has the BHAG of 'creating a nation of great drivers' and making SA roads safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jan 2021 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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