With the global financial crisis hitting every local consumer's pocket, SATIB has once again come up with a unique risk solution - this time to address the needs of staff living on the premises of game reserves and parks.

Game reserves and conservation parks, by their very nature, have a high degree of security in place to keep wild animals in and poachers out. Electrified fencing, 24 hour manned entrance gates with access control, armed game wardens, perimeter patrols and remote locations all contribute to providing a secure haven for the staff who work there. It certainly provides a far more secure environment than the average employee who lives and works in an urban area.

Yet when it comes to domestic insurance, staff residing on game reserves in South Africa are rated the same as city dwellers in terms of their risk, with little or no cognisance of the unique security measures provided by virtue of their occupation. As says John Stapleton, the former Area Branch Manager of SATIB Port Elizabeth who initiated this domestic insurance facility, “Not only is crime lower in reserves but the staff also use their personal vehicles less than those living in towns and cities”.

These insurance covers have been specifically designed for those people living on the premises of Nature Parks and Game Reserves. It is a condition of the cover that the household contents insured in this policy are contained within the limits of a game or nature reserve or park. In the event that the insured relocates, the cover will remain in force provided that the insured relocates to another recognised park or reserve within the Republic of South Africa. Should the insured not relocate to a recognised park or reserve as stated above, then the cover will lapse with effect from the date of the relocation. Notification of relocation must be sent to the insurer prior to the event. A policy wording will accompany the documentation on acceptance of the quote for insurance cover. This policy wording must be read carefully as it contains specific details of the insurance cover that is offered. It is essential that any queries regarding this cover be directed to us. In the event of any misunderstanding we would be happy to assist in the explanation.
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