Author: team dotsure.co.za

  • WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE IN A CAR ACCIDENT

    WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE IN A CAR ACCIDENT

    It’s the last thing you think of but the first thing to remember if you are unfortunate enough to be in a car accident. Learn these 10 checks by heart before you go on the road. Staying calm, kind and collected can save more than a failed insurance claim, it can save lives.

    1. First, is everyone okay? Check the other car(s), too.
    2. DO NOT move anyone who is unconscious or injured and discourage them from moving too much if they are awake.
    3. Call for medical help if you are even slightly unsure. Beware of assuming everyone is okay – whiplash can be delayed, and some injuries don’t necessarily manifest with pain or disorientation.
    4. Is anyone showing signs of allergies or medical conditions taking hold? Asthma? Epilepsy? Ask about an EpiPen, antihistamine, etc, and share this info with the medical professionals who arrive to help. Do not administer the medication yourself unless you are qualified to do so: somebody suffering from epilepsy, for example, can become disoriented and misjudge their own medication. This could lead to a lethal overdose.
    5. Sympathise with others but avoid incriminating or defending yourself if accused of causing the accident. Being defensive might be interpreted as accepting culpability. This is for a court to decide if it comes to that. Being defensive can also make a tense situation worse.
    6. Get the other car’s registration, driver’s ID, and give your own details.
    7. Record the scene for evidence either in your insurance claim or court. Take photos or a video.
    8. Call the police (and your lawyer) if things get testy or if you’re not sure what happened. An officer of the law can help diffuse tensions and take statements.
    9. Are there any neutral witnesses? Somebody who saw the accident happen who is not connected to you, your passengers, the other driver(s), or their passengers? Ask them to give their statement to the police officer on duty, or make a video or voice recording as future evidence. Ask the witness’s permission to contact them at a later date and request their contact details. This is particularly useful for hit-and-run cases which we hope never happens to you.
    10. Are there any security cameras in the immediate vicinity? They might be in your or the driver’s car, on property adjoining accident scene, or on traffic cameras. Get that footage now! It’s evidence.

     

    FINALLY, remember that we all make mistakes, and be gentle on yourself, and others. Taking action can help turn a bad experience into a learning one, save lives and reduce the impact of injuries, and your positive input can make all the difference, regardless of who may be to blame.

    Remember, we’re here for you day or night. Phone us on 0861 dotsure (368 7873). You can also log your claim online using our online management portal.

     

    Safe travels

  • MERRY RECIPE FOR A JOLLY KITTY – CRUNCHY, BAKED-FISH TREATS

    MERRY RECIPE FOR A JOLLY KITTY – CRUNCHY, BAKED-FISH TREATS

    None is more deserving of a holiday treat than those with claws and paws. But maybe your kitty is super sensitive, and you’re not sure what to give her. Here’s a simple recipe to put the merry into your furball’s season without her getting indigestion.

    REMEMBER: it’s always best not to feed a pet from your own plate if you’re unsure it won’t hurt your paw friend.

     

    Merry baked-fish treats for Mittens

    Ingredients

    150 g tinned tuna (in oil)

    1 egg

    1 cup rice flour

    1T dried catnip

    Food grade coconut oil

     

    Method
    PREHEAT OVEN : to 175 C

    Drain the tuna.

    Place everything except the oil in a mixing bowl.

    Mix with a fork till smooth.

    If the mixture is a little sticky, add a little oil. You want a dough that holds together but does not stick to the fork.

    Roll the dough till it is even and about 1,5 cm thick.

    Use a small festive cookie cutter to cut small shapes (around the size of a teaspoon).

    Place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes. The treats will be slightly brown on top when they’re ready.

    DO NOT give treats to kitty when they are warm.

     

    STORAGE: in an airtight container in the fridge, they’ll be okay for up to 7 days.

     

  • DOTSURE.CO.ZA SUPPORTS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

    DOTSURE.CO.ZA SUPPORTS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

    dotsure.co.za, the country’s biggest online pet insurance provider is bringing the biggest reality-romance TV show, The Bachelor, to South African audiences.

    The Bachelor TV series helps a handsome bachelor and one lucky lady out of 25 find love together. It has wowed US audiences for 21 seasons and has spinoffs in Japan, Greece, and Russia. Now, doture.co.za brings you a proudly South African version, launching on DSTV’s M-Net Prime Time on February 14, 2019. The man of the moment is model, entrepreneur, and former Sharks rugby player, Lee Thompson and doture.co.za is the main sponsor.

    dotsure.co.za is proud to play matchmaker and put true love in the spotlight, and not only the kind of love that comes with a ring. The lead man adores the animals in his life, and they have an important place in it, onscreen and offscreen. “Lee knows that a home isn’t really a home without a pet,” says doture.co.za’s managing director, David Roache. “Naturally, being a pet insurance provider, we are also huge pet lovers, so it just felt like a natural fit for us.”

    dotsure.co.za believes that animals bring love into any situation and will provide a year’s cover to the winning couple’s pets to help with pricey medical and wellness expenses. The online insurance provider also plans to run their unconditional love campaign throughout the duration of the Bachelor SA series, whereby they will be educating and encouraging the public on the importance of adopting shelter animals. It’s part of the premium pet insurance provider’s ongoing way to say ‘thank you’ to all furry friends. What else are they doing to get tongues and tails wagging?

    dotsure.co.za is also the sponsor of The Bachelor’s Fantasy League game – which makes online predictions about the show – and brings you Lee’s secret innermost thoughts in The Bachelor Diaries online. Pet-loving viewers can watch out for the episode involving adorable animals with unconditional love to give. Furthermore, fans can expect exclusive dotsure.co.za interviews and appearances from the show’s participants on its own channels including Facebook, Instagram and the blog.

    This move builds on dotsure.co.za’s long-term commitment to champion animal wellbeing and wage the war on animal abuse. “We want to support their welfare as much as we can,” David emphasises. In addition to offering the most affordable and adaptable pet insurance in the country that lets you Name Your Price™, dotsure.co.za hosts the annual Polar Bear Plunge which donates blankets to animals in need, and regularly makes significant contributions to animal welfare organisations like the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL), including a pledge of R50k when they won a Guinness World Record for the most dogs in bandanas in one place. “Every now and then along comes a benefactor who stands out from the norm and in our opinion, dotsure.co.za is one such example,” the AACL team says of the show’s sponsor.

    Be sure to catch the fun afoot on February 14th” on all our channels.

  • PROTECT YOUR THIRD-HAND WITH MOBILE INSURANCE!

    PROTECT YOUR THIRD-HAND WITH MOBILE INSURANCE!

     

    Can you afford to lose your phone? Most probably not! Phones cost an arm and a hand these days. Mobile devices are like third hands and we simply can’t function without our buzzing besties anymore.

    Your electro-limb multitasks like a mother and keeps you connected to your people. You’ve grown attached to its slim body and intelligent mind.

     

    Is your phone safe though?

     

    Your phone travels everywhere you go and is exposed to many dangers. Your mobile can easily get snatched by strangers or end up with a cracked surface. It’s your job to protect your phone with insurance.

    dotsure.co.za offers awesome mobile device insurance which can be added as a specified portable possession to your existing Household, Building or Motor Insurance policy. You can select the type and amount of cover needed to suit your pocket, with premiums from as low as R27 per month. That’s less that the price of 2 litres of milk. Wow!

     

    Cover options:

     

    1. Comprehensive

    You are covered for accidental physical loss of, theft or damage to your mobile device specified in the policy schedule.

    1. Accidental partial damage and theft

    You are covered for theft as well as accidental partial damage (excluding any water or other liquid damage).

    1. Accidental screen damage and theft

    You are covered for theft and accidental damage to the screen of your mobile device only.   

    1. Accidental screen damage only

    You are covered for accidental damage to the screen of your mobile device only.

     

     

    Your phone or tablet can be insured to a maximum of R15 000 per unit and you’ll be covered all over the world. You might have 99 problems, but you’ll have 1 less problem with dotsure.co.za. We’ll do the worrying, while you stay connected.

    You can call us at 0861 dotsure (368 7873) or pop us a mail at [email protected] if you want to save yourself (and your phone) from expensive damages and loses.

     

    Errors and omissions excepted.

  • HERE’S WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

    HERE’S WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

    We recently asked you, our fans and favourite critics, for your thoughts and feedback on our new website. We’d like to thank everyone for taking the time to give us really valuable feedback on our new website. You guys are amazing!

     

    So, here’s what you had to say:

    Pretty damn cool! You guys are too kind (and our designers and developers are pretty cool too) 😊

     

    Other comments:

    Christelle Bezuidenhout suggested the following: “Add a live chat where you can get direct info if it is not possible for you to receive a phone call at that time”. We hear you loud and clear Christelle and we have implemented just that. Go check it out. Thank you for the awesome suggestion!

    Annelize Coetzee said: “From what I’m seeing on the website, I wouldn’t chance anything. It is very informational, and I like that all the info is on the website. The only thing I would add is a button that says, “submit your claim” or “how to claim”. Oooh, thanks for the suggestion Annelize. Watch this space!

     

    A whopping 96% of you said that you would not change a thing…so we guess you kinda love it!

     

    Now…we promised one of you a little thank you for rating us right? So, who was the lucky chosen one? Congratulations goes to Johan Thompson – You are the lucky winner of the R1500 Takealot voucher!

     

  • MEET THE FAMILY….

    MEET THE FAMILY….

    You know we love meeting our family members. And we LOVE to hear and share your stories!

    We recently caught up with a special pair from Hout Bay…meet Sharon Muller and her 7-year-old Boerboel, Bandit.

      

    Sharon and Bandit have been a part of the dotsure.co.za Pet Insurance family since October 2016

     

    Where to begin? “Bandy’s been in so much trouble recently it would take pages to mention it all!!!”, says Muller. Thirty claims in the past 2-years to be exact. He’s a busy little chap.

    “When Bandit, our family Boerboel, started dripping from his mouth and pacing uncomfortably we knew there was something wrong. Luckily, we did not have to think twice about seeking medical care for him. dotsure.co.za covered our local and specialist vet costs, and a variety of tests including an endoscopy. Since being treated for acid reflux and a nasty infection Bandit has made a dramatic recovery. They covered all his medications and it is comforting to know that we can always opt for the best medical care for our lovely boy.”, says Muller.

    Sharon opted to cover Bandit on the Superior Plan – the plan that includes all the bells and whistles. To date, Sharon has saved a massive R27 731 in vet bills.

    “The routine care option covers flea and tick treatments, deworming and vaccinations. Claims are easy and reimbursement quick – sometimes even by the next day. “explains Sharon. “Bandit is back to his boisterous bouncy self, so much so that he has recently injured his leg and once again they stepped in to cover all his costs. Thank you dotsure.co.za for helping us to keep our beloved pet in good health.”

    Sharon and Bandit – you are most welcome! That is what we are here for and thank you for being loyal dotsure.co.za family members for the past 2 years!

     

    Would you like to share your story?

    Email [email protected] and you could feature in our next newsletter. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us should you wish to upgrade your current plan to the Superior Plan.

  • HERE’S WHAT WENT DOWN AT WODAC 2018

    HERE’S WHAT WENT DOWN AT WODAC 2018

    Oh, how we love the World of Dogs and Cats Expo! This year again proved to be loads of fun and did we mention that this year WODAC played host to the very first bunny-jumping contest ever?!

     

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    Bunny-jumping contest at WODAC 2018

     

    It all went down at Gallagher Convention Centre and ran from the 20th to the 22nd of July. Members of the public were invited to join the Expo and learn more about all different breeds of dogs, cats, and other exotic pets.

    At the dotsure.co.za stand we invited expo goers to step into our funky photobooth to have their pic taken.

    We also caught up with some partners namely, The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) – whom dotsure.co.za actively promotes and supports in their efforts to combat cruelty against animals. We checked in with our friends from the Bidvest Pet Lounge – did you know that you can fly your pets locally and more importantly did you know that as a dotsure.co.za client you automatically qualify for a 15% discount? Clint from Royal Designer Reptiles gave us the lowdown on permits needed for exotic pets (remember we insure those). We also met an awesome team that does amazing work, they are called Cluny Animal Trust…do yourself a favour and check them out!

    Last but definitely not least, we caught up with Dot, AKA, Khaleesi (the star in our most recent ad). Khaleesi (Dot) and the WAG Team entertained the crowds with their awesome magic show.

     

     

    WODAC is most definitely one for the books. If you haven’t visited WODAC we suggest you mark it on your calendar now for next year!