The Unusual Finance Chat
Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat, your go-to podcast for unpacking South Africa’s insurance industry and broader financial landscape. Hosted by veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers, we make sense of complex financial topics and bring you practical insights to navigate your financial journey.
Each week, we dive into:
- Hot topics in insurance and finance
- Expert interviews with industry leaders
- Practical Q&As tackling listener questions
- Stock market updates and analysis
- Fun segments, including reviews of shows and eateries
Whether you’re an industry insider or someone trying to better understand your financial options, The Unusual Finance Chat is your companion for smarter financial decisions.
New episodes drop every Friday at 1 PM (CAT). Subscribe now and join us for engaging discussions, actionable advice, and a dash of lighter financial news to end your week on the right note!
Episodes
19 episodes
Tariffs, Tensions & Tactics: How U.S. Trade Moves Impact Your Investment Portfolio – with Liam Dawson
This week on The Unusual Finance Chat, we unpack the ripple effects of rising U.S. tariffs on global and local investment strategies. Liam Dawson, Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager at PortfolioMetrix, joins Tinus de Jager and Ja...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:23
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Flooding Tests South Africa’s Insurance Sector, Customer Satisfaction Index Launch, and Stock Picks
In this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager looks at the severe flooding impacting KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo and what it means for infrastructure, agriculture, and the insurance industry. We also hear from Profes...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:51
The Unusual Finance Chat: Scams, Stocks & Billion-Dollar Moves
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager unpacks the latest in finance, insurance, and investment. We continue our conversation with Lyndwill Clarke from the FSCA on how to spot and avoid financial scams, take ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:46
The Unusual Finance Chat: Budget, refugees and Financial Literacy with Lyndwill Clarke of the FSCA
Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat! Hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, your go-to source for finance insights with a twist. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into financial literacy’s role in fighting corruption and...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:52
The Unusual Finance Chat: NHI Changes, California’s Insurance Crisis & Douw Steyn’s Legacy
Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat, your weekly guide to finance, insurance, and investment. I’m Tinus de Jager, joined by Jacques de Villiers. In today’s episode, we unpack key developments in the financial world, including crucial c...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:49
Alien Abductions and Decreasing Premiums: Gideon Galloway on Revolutionizing Insurance
Welcome to the first episode of The Unusual Finance Chat for 2025! This week, host Tinus de Jager dives into the latest developments shaping the insurance and financial industries.We kick off the year on a sobering note, with th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:22
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We speak to the CEO of the Metropolitan Group, Jeanette Marais
In this special final episode of The Unusual Finance Chat for the year, we sit down with Jeanette Marais, CEO of Momentum Group and the first female CEO of a large, listed life insurance and asset management group in South Africa...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:48
Look at your contract and watch out for the unscrupulous over the festive season. We speak to Reana Steyn, the insurance ombud
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers unpack the latest developments in the world of insurance, both at home and abroad.We explore the case of a UK motorist who faced a six-figure re...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:15
Sanlam and Santam buy into Multichoice's insurance business and we speak to Christiaan Marais of MiWay Insurance
🎙️ Join veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers for another episode of The Unusual Finance Chat!This week, we explore the latest developments shaking up the financial and insurance indust...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:08
Sanlam and Ninety1, a small rate cut and Nic Smit of Bidvest Life talks about getting the youth insured
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers delve into the world of strategy and growth with Nic Smit from Bidvest, exploring how the company tackles the challenges of today’s complex market....
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:20
Ensure a better life for your children with insurance says Luke Nel from Metropolitan
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, we explore the critical role of life and funeral cover in safeguarding your family's financial future. As the festive season a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:36
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Protecting Your Home in Unpredictable Weather, Insurance Fraud in SA. Featuring Karen Rimmer of PSG Insure
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, we explore key topics in the world of insurance and finance. First, we sit down with Karen Rimmer of PSG Insure t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:37
Insurance for Agriculture, SME Finance Tips & UK Entertainment Insights – Featuring Theo Potgieter and Luncedo Mtwentwe
Welcome to another episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, hosted by veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. This week, we're diving deep into the world of insurance with special insights on agriculture...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:09
AI in Insurance, Two-Pot Retirement System with Kobus Kleyn, and the Latest Stock Picks: The Unusual Finance Chat with Tinus de Jager & Jacques de Villiers
Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat, your go-to podcast for everything insurance and finance in South Africa, hosted by veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. In this week’s episode, we have an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:05
Is the Insurance Industry Doomed? And we talk to Martlé Keyter of MISA.
In this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers tackle a pressing question: is the insurance industry doomed? We break down the challenges facing the sector and its future prospects. The...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:07
Sanlam buys Assupol and we talk to Pieter Albertyn of Momentum about the two-pot system
In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, co-hosts Jacques de Villiers and Tinus de Jager sit down with Pieter Albertyn from Momentum to explore key trends in the insurance industry in South Africa, including the two-pot pensi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:55
Old Mutual to pay a fine, it's all happening with Insurebot and we make a stockpick!
"The Unusual Finance Chat," hosted by seasoned journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers. Every week, we break down the latest trends in finance, insurance, and investment with a fresh, approachable style. From stoc...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:21
Momentum results, two pot withdrawals and we speak to HB Klopper of the DaVinci Institute
In this week’s episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, your hosts, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers, dive into the latest financial news and trends. We discuss the recent interest rate cuts in South Africa and the USA, unpack what t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:07
Inflation, interest rates and Tobias Doyer from GrainSA talks to us
🎙️ Welcome to The Unusual Finance Chat! 🎙️Hosted by seasoned journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers, we bring you financial insights with a twist.In this episode, we sit down with <...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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