Discovery Insurance

Discovery is dedicated to helping improve the health and well-being of all South Africans while maintaining a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

While they’re mostly known as the country’s largest medical aid scheme, Discovery continues to expand in the life assurance, short-term insurance, and financial markets with year-on-year growth.

Committed to health and wellness for all

They’ve committed to getting 100 million people across the globe 20% more active by 2025 and continue to be pioneers in the finance, insurance, and health industries where they’ve had the biggest impact.

It all starts from within

Discovery has a unique approach to ensuring change, growth, and sustainability. Rather than maintain constant focus on external initiatives they’ve turned the focus on themselves and have made a commitment to get their own employees healthy and happy.

They do this by encouraging their workforce to make use of their BeWell platform, to get onto Vitality, and make use of a fitness device and app which can link in with their Vitality account. These efforts certainly stand out and make Discovery a company that walks the talk.

An award-winning insurer

Discovery strives to place their customers front and centre by delivering exceptional value across their range of products and services and maintaining a high level of customer service. One of the ways in which their dedication to excellence has been made clear is through their collection of awards which includes being named one of the Sunday Times Top Brands and receiving the Gartner international award for the most innovative digital product.

Whether you need comprehensive care and home insurance neatly bundled in an easy-to-manage package or need to secure life cover that will secure your family’s financial future, Discovery is ready to assist you with their market-leading products and world-renowned service excellence.

If you’re looking for home contents insurance, Discovery’s offerings are sure to please.

They offer building, home contents, and portable possessions insurance that can cover as much, or as little, as you need. A leading insurer ready to serve.  Discovery is one of South Africa’s most trusted car and home insurance providers and offers you plans that are tailored to meet your individual needs while also remaining affordable.

No excess for theft or weather-related claims

Discovery’s home content insurance was designed to offer you as much peace of mind and convenience as possible. If you make a claim related to theft or weather damage and loss, you won’t have to pay any excess.

Additional benefits you can enjoy:

• Emergency security and cover for alternative accommodation if needed
• Power surge cover
• Use of the Discover online vault for storing important documents

Optional cover add-ons

• Accidental damage cover (if you’re not on their purple plan)
• Cover for loss or damage when leaving your property unoccupied for 60 days or more
• Subsidence and landslip cover for loss or damage to contents

Add more cover with these options:

Building insurance: Cover your home as well as any outbuildings such as garages, lapas, and entertainment areas with affordable building insurance from Discovery. Their plans come with no excess for weather-related claims, cover for loss or damage to mirrors, glass, and sanitary ware, and access to emergency plumbing, electrical, and locksmith services.

Portable possessions insurance: Obtain comprehensive insurance for all your portable possessions and you get to tailor it to meet your individual needs. You can, for instance, set your desired excess amount (or opt for zero excess), access phone upgrade deals, and get additional cover for clothes and other personal items.