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20 June 2022 09:26

Discovery Bank hits 1 million accounts, expands banking and lifestyle benefits

Johannesburg, 20 June 2022 – Over the past year, Discovery Bank has seen strong deposit growth and considerable traction of its shared-value banking model amongst its client base; the appeal of a full service, shared value, digital bank is reflected in Discovery Bank’s strong growth to over 1 million accounts since its public launch in 2020.
Today, as the Bank announced the milestone of reachin

Discovery awarded the title of Global Innovator at Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards 2022

17 June 2022 11:31

Triple win for Discovery at the Efma–Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards 2022

Discovery took home three awards in this year’s Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards, at a virtual ceremony showcasing the best insurance innovations across the globe.

9 June 2022 18:36

Discovery Bank will immediately refund Vitality clients affected by Comair shutdown

We are saddened by the news released earlier today advising that Comair, one of our longest standing Vitality partners, has stopped operations.

7 June 2022 11:40

Discovery Life continues to have a positive impact on clients, with over R11.7 billion claims paid in 2021

A total of R11.79 billion was paid out in claims by Discovery Life in the 2021 calendar year including individual and Group Life clients, as released this morning in the annual claims review. A total of R9.1 billion was paid through over 10,000 Individual Life claims during the year.

6 June 2022 11:10

Discovery Insure and Advanced EMS launch private firefighting initiative in Johannesburg to handle fire-related emergencies

Sandton, Johannesburg - A fire occurs in Johannesburg every six hours, according to data from the Fire Protection Association of South Africa. With the risk of fires increasing during the winter season, Discovery Insure this morning launched the Discovery Fire Force project in Johannesburg, a unique solution aimed at protecting Discovery Insure clients in the metropolitan area from the devastatin

30 May 2022 11:42

Ahead of World No-Tobacco Day, Discovery Vitality offers members a new way to quit smoking with Quit Genius

Discovery Vitality has partnered with leading global smoking cessation partner, Quit Genius, to offer members treatment without having to pay a membership fee, including one-on-one coaching support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and biological therapy.

26 May 2022 13:11

Discovery Vitality launches HealthyBaby, to give members 10% to 50% back on baby, toddler and children’s products

Discovery Vitality has launched its new HealthyBaby benefit to make baby, toddler and children’s essentials – as well as premium items – more affordable, giving members 10% to 50% back at Dis-Chem Baby City, BabiesRUs and ToysRUs.

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