A-Z Glossary - Life Insurance

Choose From Over 50 Partners

You read that right—we have more than 50 partners who can save you money! Need car insurance quotes? Want to compare medical aids? Looking for life insurance to do right by your family? Searching for funeral cover to get a dignified send-off? You can find it all with Hippo.co.za!

We’re always looking to grow our Hippo family, so you’ll likely see more and more partners as time goes on, giving you more choice and opportunities to save when you compare. If a company isn’t our partner, it’s either because they don’t meet our high standards, or they don’t want to be, and that’s their decision.

But know that we’re proud of each of our partners because they can usually get you a better deal—which means a lower debit order.

Let’s take a look at some of our partners a little more closely, so you can get to know them.

Car Insurance Partners

We’ve partnered with some of the most well-known car insurance companies in South Africa—trusted and reliable brands. Some have been around for decades, offering dependable vehicle insurance.

Here’s our list of car insurance partners. Which vehicle insurance is the best option is up to you to decide. For a full list of car insurance companies in South Africa click here.

Medical Aid Partners

Looking for the best medical aid in South Africa? You’ve come to the right place! Hippo has partnered with nine medical aid schemes, some of which are the biggest names in the healthcare industry. Here’s our list of medical aid partners. For a full list of medical aid insurance companies in South Africa click here.

Life Insurance Partners

Looking for a full list of the best life insurance companies in South Africa? Hippo has partnered with 12 life cover providers! We only work with companies we’re proud to call partners, so you can be sure you’re getting the top life insurance available in South Africa no matter who you go with. For a full list of life insurance companies in South Africa, click here.

FAQ

How do I choose the perfect partner?

You want a partner that has an offering that feels like it’s been tailored just for you. If you’re a family of four looking for medical aid, you want to choose a scheme that has affordable multi-member plans. If you want to insure your brand-new hatchback but can’t afford a huge excess if you claim, you want a provider that offers flexible excess options. It all depends on what you’re comparing, but the basic principle is that the provider should fit in with your lifestyle, not the other way round.

What should I look out for when choosing a partner?

No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s car insurance, medical aid, or anything in between, you want a business that has a reliable record of offering superior support to its customers and does what it says it will. This means paying justified claims if it’s an insurance company, covering medical bills if it’s a medical scheme, or footing the bill when claiming from your vehicle warranty if your car has a mechanical or electrical failure.

When should I look at switching?

It depends on what you’re comparing. We recommend switching medical aid plans or schemes at the end of the year, because then you aren’t penalised with waiting periods usually. For something like car insurance, you want a new quote every year to make sure you’re not overpaying on your premium; when you get a new ride; and when your insurance provider puts up your premium. Basically, any time you can save and stop your debit orders from eating further into your salary.