S A I A
Insurance in Johannesburg

It represents the industry to all relevant stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and dynamic industry. To promote and represent the interests of the short-term insurance industry, while leading and enhancing the efforts of the industry to become recognised and trusted as an important contributor to the South African economy and society. To encourage fair and ethical treatment of short-term insurance customers. To favourably represent the short-term insurance industry in such a way that all stakeholders have trust and confidence in the industry. To create an environment in which industry members can share information, debate important and relevant issues, and create a common vision for the short-term insurance industry. To create opportunities for the industry and to embark on initiatives that will enhance its image and reputation amongst all stakeholders. To promote awareness of the industry and its contributions to society and the South African economy. To become a member of the SAIA you need to meet the following criteria: Your company must be registered with the Financial Services Board (FSB). We recommend that you approach our member companies directly on any commercial matters. The SAIA is only able to assist with complaints related to the SAIA Code of Conduct. Research shows that implementing standards, especially for a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), can help reduce costs, increase productivity and access new markets. The South African Motor Body Repair National Grading Standards Implementation Project Within the South African context, not all MBRs had a standard to which they were certified. Naturally, those MBRs complying with a standard became more competitive and attracted more work than the ones that did not. In an attempt to correct this, the MTSF has been hard at work to ensure that an independent standard is created that all MBRs that want to do repair work on out-of-warranty motor vehicles are certified against. An international certification company, Bureau Veritas, has been tasked with ensuring that all MBRs in South Africa are certified against the standard. The National Grading Standards apply to all MBRs in South Africa, who want to do either structural or non-structural repair work, or both on out-of-warranty motor vehicles. MBRs that have Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) approvals, are also required to be certified if they want to do work on out-of warranty motor vehicles. The Inspector from Bureau Veritas will offer support to the MBR over a period of time to help the MBR in getting ready for a physical inspection. Once the MBR is ready to be inspected and certified, the MBR has to set up an appointment with the inspector. Two inspectors will come and visit the MBR and go through the certification process. The SAIA, in partnership with its members, have created a fund that will be used specifically to pay for certification fees for MBRs that meet a certain qualifying criteria. The MBR must have been in operation for a period of not less than two years. Invitation to participate as a trainee inspector: As a spin-off from the National Grading Standards project, Bureau Veritas has extended an invitation to individuals who would like to receive exposure to the profession of standards inspectors.