Updated September 29, 2026 · AssureCue Editorial Team
Top life insurance compared in South Africa
19 insurance providers available in South Africa, ranked for South Africa.
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| # | Insurance provider | Score | Features | Key facts | Actions |
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| 1 |  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 |
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| 2 |  Absa Get your first three Life Cover premiums back after six months: First three Life Cover premiums refunded | 9.4/10 |
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| 3 |  dotsure.co.za 15% multi-pet discount on pet insurance premium: 15% off premium | 9.3/10 |
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| 4 |  Mutual Life Africa | 9.2/10 |
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| 5 |  King Price Get up to 20% off when you insure multiple cars | 9.1/10 |
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| 6 |  OUTsurance R500/R1500 cash-back car insurance promotion: R500, or R1500 if claim-free with the same insurer for 3 years | 9.1/10 |
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| 7 |  NLB Banka Kosova | 8.9/10 |
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| 8 |  Giraffy | 8.7/10 |
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| 9 |  Weaver Fintech | 8.7/10 |
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| 10 |  Gowrie Group | 8.6/10 |
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Licensed in South Africa
- Absa
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
- Absa
- National Credit Regulator
- dotsure.co.za
- Not named on page (South African authorised financial services provider register)
- King Price
- Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA), registered financial services provider, short-term insurer
- King Price
- Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA), registered financial services provider, long-term insurer
- OUTsurance
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Weaver Fintech
- Licensed life insurer in terms of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017
- Weaver Fintech
- Authorised financial services provider (FSP), Finchoice SA (Pty) Ltd
- Weaver Fintech
- Authorised financial services provider (FSP), Finchoice Africa Ltd
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