Over 100 years of protecting families
Cover
that truly
stands by you
Affordable, accessible health cover, life cover and funeral cover, built for individuals, families and Groups since 1923.
The future is uncertain. Your cover doesn’t have to be.
No waiting period on accidental death and disability cover. You’re covered once we receive your first premium.
Our Products
Proudly Standing With You
Quality and affordable Health Plans, Life Plans and Funeral Plans, designed for individuals, families and Groups.
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Funeral Plans
Cover up to R70 000
Gives you access to a personal health adviser and funeral assistance.
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Advanced Life
Cover up to R300 000
We will pay 10% of the funeral benefit immediately. No medical tests required.
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Death & Disability
Cover up to R250 000
For citizens aged 18 to 74. Pays out for accidental death and disability.
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Group Policies
Benefit Immediate cash payout
For groups that want a funeral benefit package that pays out an immediate cash sum in the event of a death.
A century of trust, accountability & care
For over a hundred years, LionLife has been there at life’s hardest moments: paying claims quickly, keeping premiums fair and treating every client with dignity.
Our story- Established
- 1923
- Years of service
- 100+
- Regulated
- FSCA
- Black-owned
- 100%
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Affordable premiums
Plans designed to fit household budgets without sacrificing coverage.
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Fast, fair claims
We process claims quickly so families aren’t left waiting in their most difficult moments.
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Regulated by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority
Fully regulated, financially sound and committed to transparency with every policyholder.
Who We Are
Our Background
Lion of Africa Life Assurance Company Ltd has its roots in the African People’s Organisation Burial Society Proprietary Ltd (“APO”), founded in 1902. In June 1944 the APO was registered as an insurer, conducting assistance business.
In 2002 Commlife Holdings Proprietary Limited acquired APO and changed its name to Lion of Africa Life Assurance Company Limited. Lion Life is a South African life assurance company licensed by the Financial Services Board in terms of the Long-Term Insurance Act (No 52 of 1998) in 2005.
Read more about our backgroundDeclaration
- With a robust strategy focusing on People, Process and Technology, we believe that our culture and the quality of our people are our greatest strengths.
- Having adopted a culture by which we will never stop learning, exploring and innovating, we stand by our brand and will ensure our products live up to our clients’ expectations.
- Our team’s can-do attitude and camaraderie gives Lion Life that X-Factor, which excites us about the future and ensures that our policyholders are in good hands.
- We are a 100% Black-owned company, proudly South African.
DNA
- We take initiative and do not fear failure, and we take accountability for our actions and decisions.
- We understand that new business is pivotal to growth, and current clients are the building blocks of our future.
- We act with honesty, fairness and diligence in the interest of our clients.
- We communicate openly and without prejudice with each other.
- We learn from our mistakes: success is falling nine times and getting up ten.
- We act with integrity and avoid any act that reflects adversely on our professional competence.
- In whatever we do, we aim to make a difference and have a positive impact.
Assist Benefits
- Trauma Counselling
- Emergency Medical Services
- Repatriation of Mortal Remains
- Personal Health Advisor
- Funeral Assistance
- HIV/AIDS Advice and Counselling
- Point-to-Point Transportation
- Tax and Financial Assistance
- Teacher Online
- Legal Assist
Visit our new office in the heart of Cape Town
Come in for policy enquiries, claims support or to speak with a consultant in person.
10th Floor, 2 Long StreetCape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
