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Our business

Momentum is the spark that drives us forward on our journey through life—partner with us to harness this powerful energy and turn your dreams and goals into reality. With our expert financial solutions and products, we’re here to support you on your path to success. 

Who we are and
what we do

Momentum was established in 1966. Through strategic acquisitions and mergers, the company became known as Momentum in 1973 when Momentum Assurance Corporation was acquired.

Since then, we've been offering a secure future for you and your loved ones by providing financial advice, supported by innovative product solutions and excellent service to all our clients.

Our purpose

We want to help businesses and people from all walks of life achieve their lifetime goals and aspirations.

Our vision

To partner with you as your preferred and trusted insurer of choice.

Our values

We are driven by our commitment to our values. As a values-driven organisation they define how we do business and engage with our clients and internal stakeholders.

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Accountability

We take ownership of our roles through our actions by being responsible and honouring our obligations to our clients and internal stakeholders.

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Diversity

We are the first major insurance group in the industry to achieve a level 1 B-BBEE certificate with a workplace that promotes diversity and brings people from all walks of life.

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Excellence

We do everything excellently and deliver the highest standard of products, service and performance to all our stakeholders.

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Innovation

We thrive on innovation by challenging ourselves to find better solutions, continuously improving our processes and growing our people.

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Integrity

We uphold integrity and live up to what we say, doing the right thing, being honest and treating all people with respect.

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Teamwork

We support each other by listening, collaborating and respecting each other to achieve mutually beneficial results.

How we help you on your journey

Your journey to success means constantly moving forward – persevering to achieve your goals. When we know what’s important to you we can help you choose the right products to achieve your life aspirations.

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Medical aid to suit your needs

Get medical aid cover to match your needs and your budget packed with added benefits and monthly rewards.

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Car and home insurance to cover the things you work so hard for

Protect your valuables from theft, loss and damage with our reliable short-term insurance. You can get a cashback bonus of up to 30%.

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Momentum life insurance, life cover, disability cover, critical illness cover, income protection, and functional impairment cover offer peace of mind by ensuring your loved ones are financially protected. With these options, you can feel confident knowing they’ll be able to maintain their standard of living when you can no longer care for them.

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Investments and Savings that makes saving easy

Save enough for your goals and invest to grow your wealth with the help of our wide range of savings and investments solutions administered by a team with decades of knowledge and expertise.


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Financial planning for peace of mind

Partner with our financial advisers to help you make informed decisions about your money in every stage of your personal and professional life – so you can reach success.

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Retirement planning to secure your financial future

Maintain your current standard of living in your retirement by planning for your retirement today.

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Employee benefits to support employee welfare

Enabling corporate companies’ employees to invest in bespoke retirement annuities, with a range of benefits including disability, critical illness cover and life insurance.

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What does your success look like?

Does success mean owning your own business? Does it mean being able to spend more time with family? Working less and earning more?

There’s no straight path to success. Life is a journey filled with twists and turns. You fill yourself up with life experiences - with moments that will lead you to your destination - your purpose in life.

In your constant pursuit of milestones, Momentum is here for you through it all. Here for your personal journey to success.

Need advice?

Get in touch with a financial adviser to partner with you on your journey to financial success.

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