MiWay In the News

MiWay and Tracker SA tie the knot

Written on March 9th, 2010 by admin
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MiWay, the innovation leader in the direct financial services and short-term insurance market, has announced their partnership with Tracker SA, one of South Africa’s leading vehicle tracking companies. The new partnership will see Tracker supply the next generation MiDriveStyle rating and tracking devices for MiWay.

MiWay CEO, René Otto, said that with the introduction of the second generation MiDriveStyle device, MiWay looked for an innovative, industry specialist within the tracking and recovery industry. “Our requirements are that our partner specialises in tracking and recovery, manufactures a world-class device for our MiDriveStyle offer but can also offer this at an affordable price. We believe that we have found this in Tracker… their track record speaks for itself!”

Launched in February 2009, MiDriveStyle was a first-of-a-kind individualised and behaviour-linked car insurance offer. With MiDriveStyle, South African consumers could, for the first time, influence their own insurance premium by managing their actual driving behaviour. Since the launch of MiDriveStyle, MiWay has been pioneering the concept of individualised insurance premiums through innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.

MiDriveStyle is a MiWay-strategic priority, driven primarily by consumer demand. Otto says that more and more consumers are demanding individual premiums based on their unique profile, needs and behaviour. “They are no longer satisfied with basket premiums based on the perceived collective characteristics of certain demographic groups. The MiDriveStyle product makes it possible for traditionally high risk groups, e.g. young drivers under the age of 25, to lower their premiums by proving that they are better drivers than their peers.”

“We believe that MiWay, positioned as an innovative industry leader, is perfectly placed to take advantage of this opportunity, which is in line with our promise of providing South African consumers with ground-breaking insurance solutions that aim to make insurance more affordable and convenient.”

With a substantial national presence, Tracker SA is well positioned to provide the necessary infrastructure to support the MiDriveStyle offer, says Sales Director Michael Nieuwoudt. “Not only can we meet the technical and cost specifications for the rating and tracking device, but we also have on-the-ground capability to meet the needs of MiWay customers across the country”, he concludes.

The new MiDriveStyle device is available from the 1st of March through the MiWay call centre by calling 0860 64 64 64.

Insurance innovation: MiWay fixes premiums for three years

Written on February 10th, 2010 by admin
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MiWay has launched yet another industry first in the fiercely competitive short-term insurance market. The company, which burst onto the scene in 2008 and shook up the establishment with its innovative approach, is now offering the opportunity to fix car insurance premiums for 36 months. This gives under-pressure consumers the assurance that at (where their insurance premiums are concerned) inflation is no longer a worry.

MiWay CEO René Otto points out that the concept was borne out of the number one irritation that clients express with their insurers: the annual premium increase. “In our efforts to understand and empathise with our customers, it became clear that a premium increase every year spelled increased financial pressure and just plain annoyance for many people. That directly led to the development of a Premium Guarantee,” he says.

While Otto says annual and even interim premium increases are a business necessity, MiWay’s actuaries have worked to create a product that offers longer-term budgeting security for its customers. “What we stressed in the design of this product is that it should offer the best of both worlds – affordable, quality cover without the annual escalation.”

The product is available to both new and existing MiWay customers.

“This is just another example of MiWay’s commitment to revolutionising the way South Africans view direct financial services. It adds to our other firsts, which include online buying (and not just quoting) of short-term insurance cover, online self-management of policies, as well as the MiDriveStyle product which lets the individual influence their premium based on the way they drive,” Otto adds.

He says it remains MiWay’s commitment to not only listen to what its customers say, but also to seek meaningful solutions to their concerns in the form of insurance products which push the boundaries of what is considered possible.

MiWay TV Commercials

Written on March 20th, 2009 by admin
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Insurance that's almost too good to be true!

Insurance that’s almost too good to be true!

MiWay actually listens to what our clients have to say when it comes to their car and household insurance needs. Update your policy and track your claim ONLINE! Unbelievable? Not with MiWay. Visit miway.co.za for insurance that’s almost too good to be true.
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Pull Over!

Mildred Bares All!

Mildred is just as prepared as we are to bare all for you… our transparency is worth having a sneak peek at… visit our Compliments & Complaints webpage…
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Happy or Cross

Happy or Cross!

We want to know when we make you happy… and when we make you cross.. See what our customers say on our Compliments & Complaints webpage…
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Muriel and Mavis

Muriel and Mavis

Muriel and Mavis are driving along when Mavis reminds Muriel that she is driving. Muriel seems quite peturbed that she is in fact the one doing the driving …
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Pull Over!

Pull Over!

The ultimate in multi-tasking … when the traffic cop asks our driver to “pull over!!!” she thinks he is referring to the scarf that she is knitting …
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Pull Over!

Pull Over! (In Afrikaans)

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MiWay nou ook aanlyn joune

Written on July 4th, 2008 by admin
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NewspapersMiWay, ‘n nuweling in die finansieledienste-sektor, het gister ‘n nuwe versekeringstrategie bekend gemaak wat ‘n eerste in die Suid-Afrikaanse mark is – die eerste kwotasie-en-verkoopinisiatief vir versekering wat ten volle aanlyn is.  Click here for more….

Insurance: It pays to shop around (Mail&Guardian: 4 July 2008)

Written on July 4th, 2008 by admin
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NewspaperIn tough economic times, when disposable incomes is squeeezed, it pays to shop around – especially for vechicle insurance – as the savings on premiums alone will put a smile on anyone’s face.  According to Rene Otto at MiWay……Click here to see why

MiWay hits the BIG screen (MarketingMix: 2 July 2008)

Written on July 2nd, 2008 by admin
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CinemaIn partnership with CineMARK, the MiWay brand awereness campaign will not be limited to showcasing the MiWay animated ad, but also extend to splashing the MiWay brand outside the cinema.  The campaign with CineMARK allows for greater reach…Click here to read more

MiWay – “Hersien jou versekering en kyk rond vir goedkoper, goeie opsies” (Rapport: 29 June 2008)

Written on June 29th, 2008 by admin
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newspaperDit maak sin vir verbruikers om, terwyl hulle besteebare inkomste onder druk is, rond te kyk vir goedkoper verserkerings opsies.   Mnr. Rene Otto, uitvoerende hoof van die nuwe regstreekse korttermynversekeraar MiWay, se baie verbruikers neem verekering…Click here to find out more

Stram toestande vereis verseker (Beeld & Burger: 19 June 2008)

Written on June 23rd, 2008 by admin
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NewspaperHoe moelliker dit met Suid-Afrikaners gaan weens faktore SOOS ‘n strammer ekonomie en misdaad, hoe belangriker is korttermynversekering. SO meen mnr. Rene Otto….Click here to read more

FINWEEK – We rate the MiWay CallCentre (Finweek: 13 March 2008)

Written on March 31st, 2008 by admin
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magazine picFINDING THE RIGHT INSURANCE company in a market so flooded with service providers – some of which are dodgy, given the frequent cries of dreadful service – seems a tough call. Click here to see how we measure up…

This insurance ‘repays clients’ (Sowetan Business: 11 March 2008)

Written on March 31st, 2008 by admin
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Newspaper picMiWay, a new entrant in the highly competitive financial services industry, has introduced a fresh and innovative approach in short-term insurance, which the founder describes as “rewarding you for being you”. Click here to read more..

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