Remember when we all thought that being in lockdown would mean having loads more time to ourselves because we wouldn’t have to drive anywhere? Well, that didn’t happen. Somewhere along the way we must have forgotten that being home would mean that we’d have to do housework (all the time, because who can live with a dirty house) school our kids, work from home, and of course, that Netflix show isn’t going to binge watch itself. Oh, and don’t forget about that exercise window we’ve got available for some necessary outside time.
Instead of more time, it’s like we’ve got less of the stuff to use for the same admin we used to not have time for. Like dealing with our insurance. That’s why now, more than ever, it’s a good idea to look at service providers who are riding the digital wave and offering convenient ways to deal with things like car insurance claims.
Why insurance apps are the way of the future
Technology is the answer to making almost everything better and more efficient, and thankfully, this now includes your insurance experience in South Africa. Finally, we’re not on the backfoot of progress, because a few insurance companies have invested in apps for you to download and use.
There should be no need to wait in a queue or be placed on hold for hours so that you can file a car insurance claim or change your excess amount. Or add cover for a new phone. Or change your home address.
What you can do on an insurance app
Not all insurance apps are created equal. Some might just have a pretty face and a ‘call your emergency roadside services’ function, and those aren’t the ones that you need. What you’re looking for in an insurance app is the ability to get a quote, manage your policy (updating details and changing excess amounts) submit a claim, call for emergency services, and even add more cover for your new items, like a new phone, clothing, cameras, tablets, travel luggage, rings, and more.
Access to an insurance app might sound like a ‘nice to have’, but consider the admin around something like moving house (even when we’re not in a lockdown situation, it’s still pretty hectic) and then having to remember to call your insurer to change your address… If you have an app, like this 1 here, then you don’t have to. You can lie in bed, in your new home, and change the address all by yourself. Without talking to a single, solitary soul.
And isn’t that just the dream? We thought so too.
Maybe it’s time to join the future and make sure your insurance is more convenient. It’s a real game-changer for nearly all your insurance needs. If you’re looking for an insurance company with an app that offers practical functionality (worthy of taking up space on your phone) then click here to get a quote and here to read up on their app.
Posted in partnership with King Price Insurance
