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Hollard Insurance is making significant strides in enhancing safety in South Africa’s informal settlements and on its highways too.

“It feels good to be an example and lead the way.”

The People

Olivia Kumalo – Hollard Operations Manager: Risk Services (60 sec)

Olivia Kumalo oversees Hollard’s 24/7 monitoring bureau, ensuring truck driver safety through advanced telematics. She also supports the Women Inspiring Women in Transport initiative, helping women obtain driving licenses and secure employment in the transport sector, breaking social norms and fostering gender inclusion.

Lulama Riti – Lumkani Client (60 sec)

Lulama Riti recalls losing everything to a sudden fire, leaving her with just the clothes on her back. Lumkani’s fire detector alerted her in time, while Hollard Insurance quickly paid out her claim, providing peace of mind and enabling her to rebuild her life.

Paul Dangerfield – Head of Hollard Trucking (60 sec)

Paul Dangerfield emphasizes driver safety and well-being at Hollard. The Highway Heroes competition recognizes South Africa’s best truck drivers, and telematics data shows significant improvements in driver behavior, demonstrating the program’s positive impact on road safety.

Francois Petousis – Lumkani CEO and Director (30 sec)

Francois Petousis highlights Lumkani’s efforts in informal settlements, where early fire detection systems and insurance help protect residents from fire hazards. Over the last three years, Lumkani has saved 145 million Rands worth of property and paid out 20 million Rands in claims, enabling communities to rebuild after fires.

Deanne Bezuidenhout – Hollard Insurance Head of ESG (30 sec)

Deanne Bezuidenhout underscores the importance of providing insurance to underserved low-income markets. Insurance helps people rebuild after losing everything in a fire. Face-to-face support is vital in getting affected individuals back on their feet and restoring their lives.

Phineas Muhlanga – Reef Tankers Driver and Hollard Highway Hero Winner (30 sec)

Phineas Muhlanga, a proud Hollard Highway Hero, appreciates the recognition for his exemplary driving. His achievement inspires young people in his community, showing them that safe and responsible driving is valued and rewarded, encouraging others to follow his lead.

Portia Mjilana – Lumkani Cluster Manager (180 sec)

Portia Mjilana shares her experience of losing her home and business to a devastating fire in 2017. Lumkani’s fire detection system and insurance have since provided a safety net for her community, allowing residents to protect their homes and rebuild their lives after fire incidents.

Corporate Overview

The Story

Hollard Insurance is profoundly impacting safety in South Africa through two major efforts: Lumkani’s fire safety initiative and comprehensive trucking safety programs.

Lumkani, a social enterprise backed by Hollard, addresses the dire issue of fire hazards in densely populated areas. These settlements are prone to rapid fire spread, devastating homes and lives. Lumkani’s fire detection system provides early warnings, allowing timely intervention and significantly reducing fire damage. Additionally, the insurance coverage offered enables affected individuals to rebuild their lives. 

Hollard’s commitment to safety extends beyond fire prevention to the roads, with their comprehensive trucking safety initiatives. Their safety bureau uses an advanced monitoring system to ensure adherence to safety protocols, managing fatigue, and provides real-time alerts to prevent accidents, safeguarding both drivers and the public.

The Hollard Highway Heroes program further enhances road safety by recognizing and rewarding South Africa’s best truck drivers. By leveraging telematics data, the program tracks critical metrics such as speeding, harsh driving, and adherence to rest periods. This data-driven approach ensures that rewards are based on actual performance, encouraging a culture of safety and responsibility among drivers. 

Through these initiatives, Hollard demonstrates its dedication to creating safer communities and roads and contributing to the nation’s overall safety and resilience.

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