Etana News – Etana in the News

5FM presenters commit to daREDevil run

5FM’s DJ Fresh and sports presenter Duran Collett have committed to participate in the 2011 daREDevil run. In addition, the station’s Catherine Grenfell and Poppy Ntshongwana will also be out on race day, supporting the run and snapping pictures of their fellow presenters in their Speedos.

Etana daREDevils out in full force at Lions-Province clash

Six Speedo-wearing Etanans bravely took to the field in front of a 20 000-strong crowd at Coca-Cola Park ahead of the Lions-Western Province rugby match on Saturday October 8. Just before kick-off, the Etana daREDevils and the Lions’ cheerleaders, the Etana Felions, lined up and the crowd let out a mighty roar when it heard the daREDevils were there to raise cancer awareness.

Living Etana’s culture and values

Insurance is an interesting business that provides enjoyable challenges to the Etana team across 18 “local is lekker” regions.

“Etana Insurance has an incredible culture that all Etanans enjoy and are proud of,” explains the company’s brand champion, Bruce Ceprnich.

Sponsoring the exceptional with Etana Insurance

Businesses aim to create brand awareness and exposure through a variety of platforms ranging from sponsorships and billboards to television and radio commercials.

When considering backing a cause or event, Etana focuses on the added value it will bring the company and the group or individual we are supporting.

At Etana we believe our BEE rating is the core of our business

Many companies see their BEE rating as a legislative requirement that also ensures they adapt to developments taking place in South Africa’s economy.

In order to obtain a BEE rating, an advisory agency must assess a company and score it against various BEE pillars. Etana makes use of Empowerdex, the first BEE rating organisation in South Africa, known for its knowledge, experience and expertise.

Proven surge protection prevents claims being incurred

Lightning strikes can seriously damage electrical appliances, leading to unwanted expenses and inconvenience. Did you know that by fitting an Etana-approved surge protection device you can prevent a significant amount of damage that would otherwise lead to claims being incurred? These devices are designed to protect equipment connected to power cables by reducing damages by 80% to 90%.

Equipping Etana brokers with the tools of the trade

Etana’s “local is lekker” philosophy means we only do business via locally situated brokers, so there’s a constant focus on ensuring that all our brokers are fully equipped with the tools they need to promote our products.

Etanan’s Munich Re research project supports broker distribution

Etana’s branch manager in Pretoria, Justin Naylor, spent three months on a scholarship to Munich Re, which was, he says, the highlight of his eight-year insurance career. On his return from Munich, he became Etana’s head of independent brokers in Johannesburg.

Sunflower Fund gives hope to those combating cancer

Many of us have been affected by cancer, whether it is experiencing the illness yourself or supporting someone special who is combating the sickness.

Pitman takes on Kilimanjaro for the daREDevils

In 2007, following a flight from the summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, an idea formed in the mind of Guy Pitman.