An analysis conducted by Discovery Vitality across South Africa between 2019 and 2023 shows that health screening rates are lower than they should be.
The unexpected resilience of developed markets in 2023 has placed global investors on a strong footing going into 2024. That said, Discretionary Fund Manager Cogence, and its partners BlackRock and RisCura, believe the world is entering a new period – The Great Unknown – as fracturing deepens and a record number of countries go to the polls.
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Vitality members can now get an upfront 20% discount on court bookings with the ability to book up to four weeks in advance at over 100 padel courts around the country.
Johannesburg, 28 February 2024: Discovery is proud to announce the official launch of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy in partnership with Avis Southern Africa.
Following a successful pilot in 2023 with 18 learners, the Academy is now accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme providing an NQF Level 3
Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum
Vitality Health International, the innovative health insurer that provides leading healthcare solutions to employers in Africa, has announced additional benefits, improved access to accredited healthcare provider networks, and a new health insurance plan to further broaden access of comprehensive heal
Discovery and its clients donated 10 000 netballs and 5 000 rugby balls to non-profit sports development organisations who work with schools across South Africa.
Vitality members collectively recorded 87 million workouts in 2023 and achieved other fascinating milestones and great rewards for staying healthy.
When looking at the past year’s market performance, clear structural changes have emerged. Today’s new market regime demands a pragmatic shift to find value for investors.
Regular cancer screening is lifesaving - the earlier you catch cancer, the better your outcomes
With World Cancer Day commemorated every year on 4 February, latest claims data from Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) shows an improvement in cancer screening rates following the dip noted during the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022. For the most part they have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
As the world starts putting COVID-19’s high mortality claims behind it, the insurance industry is battling a wave of uncertainty. While Discovery Employee Benefits paid a total of R1.94 billion in death and disability claims through its Group Risk benefits between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023, the group affirms that it’s been very complicated to predict death and disability claims in the period.
From December, the Discovery Bank app puts discounted, digital entertainment vouchers in the palms of Discovery Bank’s clients.
In April 2023, Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) provided cover to 90 centenarian members (people aged 100 years or older), including two semi-supercentenarians aged 105. These members represent 0.0032% of DHMS lives (32 centenarians per million Scheme members). Ironically, DHMS centenarians are healthier than the average elderly member, with a chronic condition prevalence that is similar
