Updated September 30, 2026 · AssureCue Editorial Team

Top health insurance compared in South Africa

16 insurance providers available in South Africa, ranked for South Africa.

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Top health insurance compared in South Africa
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Old Mutual logo
Old MutualTop pick

Old Mutual Rewards Win on Repeat: Over R3 million in prizes; Grand Prize worth R100 000 in Rewards points

9.5/10
  • Monthly
Insurance types:
Auto, Home, Life, and 3 more
Provider type:
Insurer
Monthly payments:
Yes
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2
Absa logo
Absa

Get your first three Life Cover premiums back after six months: First three Life Cover premiums refunded

9.4/10
  • Seniors
  • Monthly
Premium from:
ZAR 115
Insurance types:
Auto, Home, Life, and 4 more
Provider type:
Insurer
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3
Cigna Global logo
Cigna Global

10% discount on the Cigna Senior bundle

9.4/10
  • Expats
  • Seniors
  • Monthly
Insurance types:
Health
Provider type:
Insurer
Monthly payments:
Yes
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4
Aetna

CVS ExtraCare Plus membership included in every Aetna Dental Direct plan: $10 monthly reward

9.3/10
  • Monthly
Premium from:
$17
Insurance types:
Dental, Health
Provider type:
Insurer
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5
Europ Assistance logo
Europ Assistance
9.2/10
  • Seniors
Insurance types:
Travel, Auto, Home, and 4 more
Provider type:
Insurer
Claims channels:
Phone
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6
Spirit Dental

30-day customer satisfaction guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee

9.1/10
  • Seniors
  • Monthly
Premium from:
$16.09
Insurance types:
Dental
Provider type:
Insurer
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7
Pivot Health logo
Pivot Health
8.9/10
  • Monthly
Insurance types:
Health, Dental, Travel
Provider type:
Broker
Legal entity:
PivotHealth Holdings, LLC
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8
Giraffy logo
Giraffy
8.7/10
  • Expats
  • Monthly
Premium from:
£7.50
Insurance types:
Auto, Home, Life, and 5 more
Provider type:
Comparison site
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9
Gowrie Group logo
Gowrie Group
8.6/10
    Insurance types:
    Auto, Home, Travel, and 4 more
    Provider type:
    Broker
    Legal entity:
    Brown & Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Limited
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    10
    Integra Global logo
    Integra Global
    8.6/10
    • Expats
    Insurance types:
    Health
    Provider type:
    Broker
    Monthly payments:
    No
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    Old Mutual

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