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Discovery Vitality’s new research emphasises that the choices we make in the grocery aisle not only influence what we eat but can also have a great impact on our overall wellbeing and health outcomes.

1 September 2024 12:57

Buying healthier food reduces the likelihood of becoming obese by 13%, Vitality research shows; Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards

Johannesburg, September 1, 2024- Discovery Vitality’s latest research shows that regularly purchasing healthy food can lead to a 13% reduction in the risk of becoming obese.
“Purchasing behaviours have a profound influence on our dietary habits, which are linked to dietary risk factors that contribute to over 7 million deaths globally per year. Our latest research underscores the health risks

4 April 2023 14:35

Osidon, Discovery launch one-of-a-kind AI service offering to South African taxpayers

Osidon, in association with Discovery, announces the launch of an innovative and industry-first tax advisory solution for individual and business taxpayers.

From today, Vitality members can make new bookings for domestic flights with kulula.com and international Emirates and Qantas flights through the kulula.com website.

5 November 2020 16:21

Discovery Vitality members can now book local flights for December on kulula.com

Discovery Vitality is excited to announce that Vitality members can now book kulula.com flights. While the kulula.com booking platform has been live for several weeks for accommodation, car hire and select international flight bookings, the reintroduction of local air travel bookings is a huge and positive milestone.

Today, Discovery Health announced the latest in business innovations and product enhancements designed around quality care for Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members.

1 October 2020 10:45

Discovery Health boosts access to cutting-edge digital healthcare innovation in 2021

Discovery Health has invested extensively in a digital healthcare ecosystem to enhance the quality and experience of healthcare for members of DHMS. This investment includes the adoption and funding of digital healthcare technology, digital tools for members and doctors, integration with health monitoring devices and sophisticated data analytics.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) annual contribution increases are calculated based on medical inflation (the year-on-year increase in healthcare costs).

30 September 2020 15:40

Contribution freeze for Discovery Health Medical Scheme members until July 2021

“Each year we strive for the lowest possible contribution increase. For the first six months of 2021, DHMS will deliver a contribution freeze for all scheme members across all plans, mindful of and sensitive to the financial pressures facing individuals at this time within the country’s stressed economic climate.

Vitality rewarding members for getting healthy by exercising and eating well

30 September 2020 11:23

Vitality accelerates its efforts to get people moving with exciting new benefits; also announces special Vitality points recognition initiative

JOHANNESBURG, 30 September 2020 | Discovery Vitality today announced an exciting series of product enhancements that will further motivate and reward members to get healthy by exercising and eating well.

16 September 2020 09:10

Discovery reports resilient full year performance

Discovery Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, presented Discovery’s results for the year ended 30 June 2020 confirming the Group’s financial strength and strategic relevance.

Reduction in kilometres driven by province

14 September 2020 08:58

Younger drivers reduced mileage the most compared to all age groups during lockdown – Discovery Insure data shows

Analysis of Discovery Insure’s clients’ driving behaviour during the national lockdown indicates that its best drivers reduced their mileage by up to 89%, and younger drivers reduced their mileage more than older clients. The findings were issued today.

7 September 2020 13:20

Vitality’s 65+, bespoke programme for older adults enables members to live longer and better

Discovery is pleased to announce the successful launch of its Vitality 65+ offering. Vitality members, 65 years or older, can now achieve better health with age-appropriate goals, interventions and activities, with exclusive enhancements to the Vitality programme, across Health, Insure, Life and Invest - that help them achieve better health with age-appropriate goals, interventions and activities.

As President of the IAA, Roseanne will lead the profession’s engagement with supranational organisations, such as the WHO, OECD, World Bank, and others, to drive the development of the profession internationally.

12 August 2020 12:09

Discovery’s Roseanne Harris elected President of International Actuarial Association

Professor Harris has been a member of the Executive Committee of the International Actuarial Association since 2018 and among other roles, has served as the Chair of the Health and Education Committees of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, and as the President of the Actuarial Society of South Africa in 2016 and 2017.

4 August 2020 14:15

Discovery Vitality empowers members to make a difference during Covid pandemic through #VitalityMoveToGive philanthropic initiative

In a bid to make a meaningful contribution to the fight against Covid-19, Discovery Vitality today announces a partnership with Shout4Masks. This initiative is the newest collaboration between Vitality and several other charitable organisations at the forefront of addressing the challenges of the pandemic.

A snapshot of Discovery's Life 2019 claims experience

4 August 2020 12:15

2019 Discovery Life claims insights and COVID-19 trends

During 2019, Discovery Life paid out R4.8 billion to policyholders, including a total of R1.2 billion through the PayBack benefit. In addition, Cash Conversions to the value of R2.8 billion are expected to mature over the course of the next 5 years. Breakdown per benefit: • R2.28bn in life cover • R1.1bn Severe Illness Benefit • R816m Disability benefit • R375m income Continuation Benefit

By not reducing the interest rate on its savings accounts now, Discovery Bank creates opportunity to lock in a higher interest on money in savings accounts for the duration of the investment; unaffected by the 0.25% interest rate reduction.

24 July 2020 14:11

Discovery Bank offers locked-in interest rate on savings

In line with National Savings Month, Discovery Bank will postpone implementing the interest rate reduction announced yesterday and will keep the interest rates on all its savings accounts as is for the next 14 days. The interest that Discovery Bank charges its clients on their borrowings will, however, be reduced with effect from July 24 2020.

Discovery Invest launched a greatly-enhanced global investment solution that uses shared value to create the world’s first exchange rate enhancer, and offers investment choices advised by BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, world leaders in asset management

22 June 2020 09:08

Discovery Invest launches global investment offering in association with BlackRock and Goldman Sachs

Discovery Invest launched a greatly-enhanced global investment solution that uses shared value to create the world’s first exchange rate enhancer, and offers investment choices advised by BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, world leaders in asset management.

Discovery wins 'Global Innovator' at the 2020 Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards

18 June 2020 15:28

Discovery wins Global Innovator at the Efma–Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards 2020

Discovery recognised as the recipient of the Gold Global Innovator Award at the 2020 Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards, a virtual ceremony showcasing the best examples of insurance innovations across the globe.

18 June 2020 10:59

Discovery Business Insurance updates address the changing needs of SMEs

Discovery Insure CEO, Anton Ossip, announced enhancements to Discovery Business Insurance’s offering, including a partnership with MTN to give businesses up to 50% back on their monthly data costs, capital support for the retail sector in partnership with Merchant Capital, as well as the Dynamic Distance Cash Back to reward people for driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new product, available exclusively to Discovery Insure clients, comprises comprehensive and market-leading mechanical breakdown and electrical failure cover for 36 critical vehicle components, with no cover limits.

15 June 2020 09:30

Discovery Insure and Motus Financial Services partner on new warranty product

Discovery Insure's warranty product covers a comprehensive list of critical components, with no limits. This product encourages good driving with premiums based on a driver’s specific driving profile, as well as the unique circumstances of the vehicle compared to a market where premiums tend to be undifferentiated irrespective of how good a driver you are.

Discovery launches a new multi-organ feature within the Severe Illness Benefit to provide relevant cover for the complications associated with COVID-19.

20 May 2020 15:04

Discovery announces new COVID-19-specific protection products

Discovery announces enhancements that respond specifically to insurance needs around COVID-19. These include a new multi-organ feature within the Severe Illness Benefit to provide relevant cover for the complications associated with COVID-19, a dynamic cash back that rewards Discovery Insure clients for driving fewer kilometres and Vitality Health Check tailored for people aged 65 years and older.

Stay healthy at home and get rewarded with Discovery Vitality

12 May 2020 11:36

Lower your risk: Vitality moves healthy lifestyle online during Covid-19

Online healthy cooking classes, digital meditation sessions and virtual runs in the Kruger. Why not? It could reduce Covid-19 severity.

27 March 2020 13:20

Vitality unlocks additional adjustments to its wellness programme to encourage South Africans to stay healthy and rewarded while at home

In support of our President’s call for our nation to heighten collective efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, Discovery Vitality is adjusting its wellness offering to members to encourage healthier choices during this 21-day period.

Topics: New products, services