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The Unusual Finance ChatRivonia Govender: Leading GrowthHouse into a Bold New ChapterSend us a textShe’s worked with industry leaders, shaped strategy at top institutions, and now Rivonia Govender is charting a new course as CEO of GrowthHouse – a 99% black female-owned independent brokerage empowering financial advisers across South Africa.In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager speaks with Rivonia about her journey from McKinsey to Discovery, what attracted her to GrowthHouse, and how she sees the future of independent financial advice in South Africa.This is a conversation about leadership, transformation, and building a business with purpose.Find...2025-05-2612 min
The Unusual Finance ChatTariffs, Tensions & Tactics: How U.S. Trade Moves Impact Your Investment Portfolio – with Liam DawsonSend us a textThis week on The Unusual Finance Chat, we unpack the ripple effects of rising U.S. tariffs on global and local investment strategies. Liam Dawson, Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager at PortfolioMetrix, joins Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers to explain how these trade tensions shape portfolio construction, where the risks lie, and what South African investors should watch out for. With his background in engineering, global asset analysis, and fixed income management, Liam brings a sharply analytical view to a complex global question. Find us on your favourite podcast p...2025-04-2318 min
The Unusual Finance ChatFlooding Tests South Africa’s Insurance Sector, Customer Satisfaction Index Launch, and Stock PicksSend us a textIn this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager looks at the severe flooding impacting KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo and what it means for infrastructure, agriculture, and the insurance industry. We also hear from Professor Adré Schreuder of the University of Pretoria about a new index measuring customer satisfaction in financial services. Plus, there’s a glance back at the history of insurance and the latest stock picks for the week ahead. Find us on your favourite podcast player. The Unusual Finance Chat.2025-03-0425 min
The Unusual Finance ChatThe Unusual Finance Chat: Scams, Stocks & Billion-Dollar MovesSend us a text In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager unpacks the latest in finance, insurance, and investment. We continue our conversation with Lyndwill Clarke from the FSCA on how to spot and avoid financial scams, take a deep dive into the history of actuarial tables, and review the performance of our stock picks. Plus, we look at Warren Buffett’s growing cash pile, a major fine in South Africa’s funeral insurance sector, rising car insurance costs in the U.S., and the hidden profits behind Florida’s insurance crisis...2025-02-2421 minThe Unusual Finance ChatThe Unusual Finance Chat: Budget, refugees and Financial Literacy with Lyndwill Clarke of the FSCASend us a textWelcome to The Unusual Finance Chat! Hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, your go-to source for finance insights with a twist. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into financial literacy’s role in fighting corruption and crime with Lyndwill Clarke, Head of Consumer Education at the FSCA. We’ll also touch on the latest news, including the potential tax hikes in South Africa’s upcoming budget speech and international tensions as global figures like Musk and Trump weigh in on South African issues. Stay tuned for stock picks and more...2025-02-1721 minThe Unusual Finance ChatThe Unusual Finance Chat: NHI Changes, California’s Insurance Crisis & Douw Steyn’s LegacySend us a textWelcome to The Unusual Finance Chat, your weekly guide to finance, insurance, and investment. I’m Tinus de Jager, joined by Jacques de Villiers. In today’s episode, we unpack key developments in the financial world, including crucial changes to South Africa’s National Health Insurance plan, the rising strain on California’s insurance market due to wildfires, and the legacy of insurance pioneer Douw Steyn. Plus, we speak to Lyndwill Clarke from the FSCA about consumer education, I’ll track our stock picks, and Jacques brings us This Week in the UK. Let’s get...2025-02-1033 min
The Unusual Finance ChatAlien Abductions and Decreasing Premiums: Gideon Galloway on Revolutionizing InsuranceSend us a textWelcome to the first episode of The Unusual Finance Chat for 2025! This week, host Tinus de Jager dives into the latest developments shaping the insurance and financial industries.We kick off the year on a sobering note, with the devastating wildfires in California causing an estimated $40 billion in insured losses, marking the largest wildfire insurance event in history. What could this mean for the global insurance landscape?Then, we’re joined by Gideon Galloway, the innovative founder and CEO of King Price Insurance. From decreasing car premiums to a qu...2025-01-1728 min
The Unusual Finance ChatWe speak to the CEO of the Metropolitan Group, Jeanette MaraisSend us a text In this special final episode of The Unusual Finance Chat for the year, we sit down with Jeanette Marais, CEO of Momentum Group and the first female CEO of a large, listed life insurance and asset management group in South Africa. Jeanette shares her incredible career journey, insights on leadership, strategies driving Momentum's success, and advice for aspiring leaders in finance. Join us for this inspiring conversation to close out the season. We'll be back with Season 2 on 17 January! Find us on your favourite podcast player. The Unusual Finance Chat...2024-12-1339 min
The Unusual Finance ChatLook at your contract and watch out for the unscrupulous over the festive season. We speak to Reana Steyn, the insurance ombudSend us a textIn this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers unpack the latest developments in the world of insurance, both at home and abroad.We explore the case of a UK motorist who faced a six-figure repair bill after his insurance claim was denied—because of an undeclared tow bar. This sparks a discussion about the pitfalls of purchasing cover through comparison websites and the importance of understanding policy fine print.Closer to home, we delve into the multi-million-dollar legal battle between South Africa’s Gl...2024-12-0639 min
The Unusual Finance ChatSanlam and Santam buy into Multichoice's insurance business and we speak to Christiaan Marais of MiWay InsuranceSend us a text 🎙️ Join veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers for another episode of The Unusual Finance Chat!This week, we explore the latest developments shaking up the financial and insurance industries, from groundbreaking moves by Sanlam and Santam in micro-insurance to the rising challenges of "nuclear" court verdicts. We talk to Christiaan Marais, Head of Actuarial at MiWay Insurance, and discuss the delicate balance between premiums and claims ... and what it means for consumers and the industry.We also tackle your burning questions, our weekly stock picks...2024-11-2932 min
The Unusual Finance ChatSanlam and Ninety1, a small rate cut and Nic Smit of Bidvest Life talks about getting the youth insuredSend us a textIn this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers delve into the world of strategy and growth with Nic Smit from Bidvest, exploring how the company tackles the challenges of today’s complex market.We also uncover the fascinating history of the insurance industry and touch on the dismal rate cut that the Reserve Bank coughed up yesterday. Don’t miss our weekly stock picks and Jacques’ roundup of the latest entertainment trends from the UK.Tune in for expert insights, fresh p...2024-11-2235 min
The Unusual Finance ChatEnsure a better life for your children with insurance says Luke Nel from MetropolitanSend us a textIn this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, we explore the critical role of life and funeral cover in safeguarding your family's financial future. As the festive season approaches and road accident risks rise, we sit down with Luke Nel, Head of Protection Solutions at Metropolitan, to discuss how affordable insurance options can provide peace of mind and ensure your loved ones are taken care of—even in the most challenging circumstances. Find us on your fav...2024-11-1532 min
The Unusual Finance ChatProtecting Your Home in Unpredictable Weather, Insurance Fraud in SA. Featuring Karen Rimmer of PSG InsureSend us a text In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, we explore key topics in the world of insurance and finance. First, we sit down with Karen Rimmer of PSG Insure to discuss how homeowners can keep their properties safe and insured during increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. We also take a deep dive into the issue of insurance fraud in South Africa and examine a recent Canadian court case that could have implications for insurance practices here in South Africa. A...2024-11-0831 min
The Unusual Finance ChatInsurance for Agriculture, SME Finance Tips & UK Entertainment Insights – Featuring Theo Potgieter and Luncedo MtwentweSend us a textWelcome to another episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. This week, we're diving deep into the world of insurance with special insights on agriculture from Theo Potgieter, Director of Insurance at Afgri. We also have a conversation with Luncedo Mtwentwe from Vantage Advisory and host of The SAICA Biz Impact podcast, who shares valuable tips on finance readiness for SMEs. As always, our stock picks segment is back, Jacques answers a listener’s question on insurance matters and we round th...2024-11-0144 minThe Unusual Finance ChatAI in Insurance, Two-Pot Retirement System with Kobus Kleyn, and the Latest Stock Picks: The Unusual Finance Chat with Tinus de Jager & Jacques de VilliersSend us a text Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat, your go-to podcast for everything insurance and finance in South Africa, hosted by veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. In this week’s episode, we have an insightful interview with Kobus Kleyn, breaking down the two-pot retirement system and what it means for South Africans saving for the future. We’ll also explore the fascinating history of the marine insurance industry and we dive into a hot topic—AI in the insurance industry—answ...2024-10-2537 minThe Unusual Finance ChatIs the Insurance Industry Doomed? And we talk to Martlé Keyter of MISA.Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers tackle a pressing question: is the insurance industry doomed? We break down the challenges facing the sector and its future prospects. The episode also covers highlights from the U.S. reporting season, and features an insightful conversation with Martlé Keyter, CEO of MISA's operations. Jacques takes time to answer insurance-related questions from our listeners, while we revisit our stock picks and wrap up with a look at the latest in entertainment trends in the UK. Fin...2024-10-1837 minThe Unusual Finance ChatSanlam buys Assupol and we talk to Pieter Albertyn of Momentum about the two-pot systemSend us a text In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, co-hosts Jacques de Villiers and Tinus de Jager sit down with Pieter Albertyn from Momentum to explore key trends in the insurance industry in South Africa, including the two-pot pension system. Tinus takes a look at the latest stock picks, while Jacques brings us the highlights from London's buzzing entertainment scene. We also answer listener questions and dive deeper into the evolving world of insurance. Tune in for expert insights and engaging discussions! Find us on your favourite podcast player. The Unusual Finance Ch...2024-10-1138 minThe Unusual Finance ChatOld Mutual to pay a fine, it's all happening with Insurebot and we make a stockpick!Send us a text"The Unusual Finance Chat," hosted by seasoned journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. Every week, we break down the latest trends in finance, insurance, and investment with a fresh, approachable style. From stock market updates to practical advice on managing your money, we’ve got you covered.Each episode features insightful discussions on current financial topics, listener Q&As, deep dives into the world of insurance, and expert commentary on how global events affect your wallet. Plus, we explore timeless wisdom from investing legends like Warren Buffet, he...2024-10-0428 minThe Unusual Finance ChatMomentum results, two pot withdrawals and we speak to HB Klopper of the DaVinci InstituteSend us a textIn this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, your hosts, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, dive into the latest financial news and trends. We discuss the recent interest rate cuts in South Africa and the USA, unpack what they mean for inflation, and explore Momentum Metropolitan's impressive earnings results. Plus, we cover Nike’s CEO shake-up and what it could mean for the brand’s future.We also answer two listener questions on insurance and wrap up with Jacques’ review of a show and a must-visit eatery from his...2024-09-2743 min
The Unusual Finance ChatInflation, interest rates and Tobias Doyer from GrainSA talks to usSend us a text🎙️ Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat! 🎙️Hosted by seasoned journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers, we bring you financial insights with a twist.In this episode, we sit down with Tobias Doyer of GrainSA to dig into the future of agriculture and its evolving insurance needs. Plus, you’ll hear from our student guests who nailed their predictions on the recent inflation rate drop – offering a fresh perspective on financial trends.Stay tuned for more practical advi...2024-09-2047 min