Key data and insights:
Clients with Vitality Money have a 37% higher Will completion and storage rate.
6 in 10 clients without Vitality Money don’t return their Will for secure storage, leaving the original document at risk of loss, damage, or being difficult to find when needed.
Discovery’s quality checks catch signing errors in 18% of Wills (1 in 5) returned for storage, allowing these err
When you take out life insurance, you’ll be asked about your medical history and lifestyle. Being open and accurate upfront helps ensure that your cover works as intended. Missing information, even if left out unintentionally, can have adverse consequences for your cover and your loved ones’ financial security.
No two women’s lives look the same. Whether you’re building a career, raising children, growing your wealth, starting over after a major life change or enjoying retirement, your estate plan should evolve with you. As your life changes, so do your responsibilities, priorities and the legacy you want to leave behind. That’s why estate planning should reflect your life today and the people who matter
Over 7,8 million South Africans now own cryptocurrency, yet most haven’t considered what happens to their digital assets if they die. Harry Joffe, Head of Legal Services at Discovery Life, explains how to ensure your crypto doesn’t become inaccessible to the people you leave behind.
Discovery Life claims data shows that serious illness and disability can affect young adults far earlier than many people expect. Over the last five years, Discovery Life paid R378 million in claims to clients under 30.
Johannesburg, 22 June – If you’re in your 20s and building a career, life insurance may not be high up on your list of priorities. It can feel like something you’ll need later i
Cancer affects 1 in 5 people globally, making it one of the most common health risks. Discovery Life claims data shows it now accounts for around 45% of severe illness claims and more than a third of disability claims — with costs often extending beyond treatment to include income loss, travel and caregiving.
Discovery Life paid R11,5 billion to clients in 2025, with new claims data showing how AI-driven health insights are helping detect serious illnesses earlier. Living benefits, such as severe illness, disability, and income protection, and Shared-value payments for managing health and wellness, now account for 65% of individual life policy payouts.
Blurb: The SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month runs from December to January each year, and with melanoma rising globally and in South Africa, awareness is key. Learn about what makes melanoma so dangerous, why early detection matters, and how being proactive can save your life.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 330,000 new cases w
Discovery Life proves insurance can add life years, with 60% of payouts going to clients while they’re alive
Concerts, weddings, and wild adventures – your crew is making memories. What about your future? Life insurance may not be on your radar yet but locking it in early could be the smartest financial decision you ever make. This Savings Month (July), Discovery Life shares insights on why young professionals should consider the invaluable benefits of life cover.
Protecting your phone and car agains
Johannesburg, 4 March 2025 – Discovery today presented its interim financial results for the six-months ended 31 December 2024 to the investor community.
Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, provided context to the Group’s strong performance and consistent growth across the two composites of the business. “We have emerged from a cycle of significant investment, which focused on creating new aven
Johannesburg, July 16, 2024 – Marking the 10-year anniversary of Discovery Life’s Dollar Life Plan, Discovery Life released its 2024 Dollar Life research paper at a media roundtable in Sandton today. This important research examines how South Africans are diversifying their risk cover to include life insurance that pays out offshore, in U.S. dollars.
