1Life Insurance is South Africa’s #1 direct life insurer

1Life Insurance is South Africa’s leading direct life insurer*, committed to transforming lives. Our straightforward, customised, and affordable plans help safeguard your family’s financial future and build generational wealth. With swift claims processing and a reputation for reliability, 1Life Insurance is the trusted choice for millions of South Africans.

1Life | Product Offerings
  • Life insurance
  • Dread disease cover
  • Disability cover
  • Funeral cover
  • Female dread disease cover for female-specific cancers
  • Wills and estate planning to protect generational wealth
Choose 1Life | 1Life
  • We offer simple and convenient life cover up to R10 million to secure your generational wealth and funeral cover up to R50,000 to protect you and your family.
  • Our coverage is tailored to your individual lifestyle and managed with a simple phone call—no tedious paperwork.
  • Only a quick saliva swab test is required when you take our life cover.
  • We reward loyal customers with 1Lifestyle, a FREE loyalty program offering a wide range of monthly benefits. Loyal clients get access to savings and discounts on groceries, movies, travel, fashion, entertainment, fast food, education vouchers, and much more! Plus, loyal customers stand a chance to WIN your share of R10 Million in prizes EVERY MONTH with 1Lifestyle SPIN & WIN.

We are a Brand of Firsts

  • The first fully direct life insurer in South Africa
  • The first to offer non-invasive saliva-based HIV testing
  • The first insurer with online financial needs analysis
  • The first to launch policy management via USSD
  • The first to offer clients the ability to buy cover online
  • The first to offer quoting through a chat-bot

Stay Informed and Empowered

  • Receive regular updates through our in-depth blog posts and monthly newsletters.

Learn the Truth About Money

  • Access debt management, free financial education courses, and wills and estate planning to help you achieve financial freedom.
Our Accolades | 1Life
  • Finalists for the Coolest Insurance Brand 2024 Sunday Times GenNext Awards
  • Voted coolest insurance brand at the 2023 Sunday Times GenNext Awards
  • Finalist in the Funeral Industry category at the 2023 Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards
  • Life insurance category winner at the 2022/23 Ask Afrika Icon Brands Benchmark Survey
  • Highest industry net sentiment at the 2023 PWC SA Insurance Index Report
  • SA’s #1 Direct Life Insurer based on Swiss Re Reports 2010-2021

1Life is a Licensed Life Insurer & FSP. Ts & Cs online. *Based on Swiss Re Reports 2010-2021