POPIA Frequently Asked Questions About The Protection of Personal Information Act When is POPIA effective from? Answer: POPIA is effective from 1 July 2021 What is the purpose of POPIA Answer: The purpose of POPIA is to ensure all South Africans and South African institutions operate in a responsible manner when acquiring, processing (including transferring…
Colin Olivant | Broker ConsultantTime at Ambeldown Financial Services: Over 5 Years Colin is a product expert with a deep knowledge of the Ambledown and Unity Health product offerings. Armed with exceptional people management skills, he guides Ambledown brokers with everything from marketing advice and broker training to compliance and membership queries. Prior to joining…
Ambledown Support Benefits It has been over a year. We have experienced the heart-warming strength, camaraderie and resilience of our fellow South Africans during the pandemic… but, let’s face it, COVID is lingering for longer than hoped. That is why Ambledown have added another tool to our support benefits to help Ambledown clients navigate the…
Why is POPI important? The 1 July 2021 deadline is looming. Along with COVID-19, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is a hot topic of conversation in the Health Insurance industry. As a broker, why is POPI so important and why should you put in the effort to comply with the Act? The purpose…
Claims Data Highlight Valuable Benefits Gap cover is important. Thousands of our clients use their gap cover benefits every year. To them it is the difference between getting healthy or getting trapped in a sickening debt-cycle because of a shortfall on their medical expenses. In some cases, the gap is truly significant. The highest claim…
Affordable Gap Cover Products Ambledown is one of the leading health insurance product providers. We also offering cost-effective administration services on products that safeguard approximately 965 000 lives. This is not a medical scheme and the cover is not the same as that of a medical scheme. This policy is not a substitute for medical…
International Women’s DayCelebrating the gentle strength of women this International Women’s Day. Who is the woman or women in your life who anchor you? Is it your mother or grandmother? Perhaps a sister or an aunt, or even a teacher. Just think about the words we use to describe these women: she is my rock,…
One year of chasing the Covid-19 flood in South Africa Almost a year after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in South Africa – poet, playwright and producer Siphokazi Jonas stood on the steps of Parliament and performed her poem entitled “What does not sink” before the State of the Nation Address: Ufikile unogumbe, ugalelekile…
Covid-19 Support Services Access screening assessments, anywhere, anytime. During this time, access to screening has become critical. That is why Ambledown members have access ER24 Virtual app. This engaging virtual app gives members access to specific medical screening assessments that check your symptoms and give real-time recommendations. Available support services 24/7 support line and ambulance…
Ivy Online Portal Why is online support learning important? Can you remember the colour of magnesium burning in oxygen? If you were fortunate enough to have a well-stocked chemistry lab at school, the white-hot blaze from that experiment is scorched into your memory, and your retinas, for the remainder of your life. Science experiments are…
