Who We Are

Our origins date back to 1985 when Auto&General was launched in South Africa. Auto&General was the first insurance company in the world to employ paperless, computerised and scientific risk rating underwriting and to conduct business over the telephone using voice-recording systems during the sales, policy amendments and claims handling process. Auto&General’s success in South Africa led to insurance operations being established in the UK, Australia, France, Turkey, China and Singapore. TIH was established in 1998 to house Auto&General and the South African interests of the Guernsey-based international financial services group, Budget Holdings Ltd. In South Africa, Budget Holdings Ltd is also responsible for The Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa – named the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel since 2000; and Steyn City, a visionary residential and lifestyle estate in northern Johannesburg. Each business within the global group is operated on a fully independent basis, although benefitting from shared knowledge. Today, TIH’s portfolio includes some of South Africa’s most loved and recognised insurance brands, stands out for its multi-brand, multi-product approach, and is recognised for delivering the most relevant solutions to its customers suited to their lives and the times they live in. While each of the companies in TIH’s portfolio target different markets, they share the same ethos – to continuously find better ways to give its customers peace of mind. It’s a promise to provide peace of mind when disaster strikes and give back what disaster takes.
A promise to be customer obsessed, and a promise to make South Africa a better place for all.

OUR BRANDS

A proud portfolio of innovative brands

South Africa

1st for Women

Insurance specifically designed for women.

South Africa

Auto&General

We are unwaveringly committed to making good. Insure your car, home, and commercial needs with Auto&General.

South Africa

Budget Insurance

Affordable insurance cover for your car, home and business.

South Africa

Dialdirect

Dialdirect Insurance was established in 2003. From the start, they’ve used clever thinking and smart innovation to help make insurance clear and easy. They let you know exactly what you have to do so that when the time comes to claim, there are no surprises. It’s just that simple.

South Africa

Hippo Advisory Services

Specialises in providing individual healthcare advice and employee benefit solutions.

South Africa

Hippo.co.za

A comparison site for insurance, medical aid, loans, travel, motor warranties and more.

South Africa

Renasa

Renasa has achieved unique product and service capabilities through innovative technology.

South Africa

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

The World's Leading Boutique Hotel since 2001.

South Africa

Steyn City

A visionary residential and lifestyle estate in northern Johannesburg.

Australia

Budget Direct

Based in Australia, Budget Direct is focused on quality insurance cover with savings of up to 20%.

United Kingdom

Compare the Market

UK comparison site for personal, life and pet insurance as well as energy tariffs, broadband, mobile phone packages and financial products such as credit cards, mortgages, loans, savings and current accounts.

Singapore

Budget Direct

Based in Singapore, Budget Direct is focused on quality insurance cover with savings of up to 20%.

France

Lesfurets

The French comparison site for car, van, home, bike and health insurance.