Who We Are
Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Our portfolio includes short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform.Our origins go back to 1 June 1985, when Auto & General Insurance was launched to the South African market. We have since grown into a group of subsidiaries that includes some of South Africa’s most loved and recognisable brands, each finding a better way to give their unique group of customers’ peace of mind.
That’s why we exist - to continuously find better ways to give people peace of mind, whether it is to protect what they own, their loved ones or their greater ambitions and life plans they’re working so hard for.
We’re pioneers with a hunger for best, bringing customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team of diverse thinkers and doers who believe in leading through technology and pushing past their limits.
TIH is owned by BHL (SA) Holdings Limited. BHL has a vast global footprint including:
OUR BRANDS
A proud portfolio of innovative brands
Auto & General
Synonymous with service excellence and insurance for your car, home, and commercial needs.
Hippo Advisory Services
Specialises in providing individual healthcare advice and employee benefit solutions.
Hippo.co.za
A comparison site for insurance, medical aid, loans, travel, motor warranties and more.
Budget Direct
Based in Australia, Budget Direct is focused on quality insurance cover with savings of up to 20%.
Beagle Street
An award-winning provider of life insurance and critical illness cover in the UK.
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.
Dialdirect
This UK based company offers truly comprehensive personal insurance, supported by outstanding customer service.
Budget Direct
Based in Singapore, Budget Direct is focused on quality insurance cover with savings of up to 20%.
EasyCompare
Based in Bangkok, this short-term insurance broker provides quick and easy insurance comparisons.
