BrightRock and the DHL Stormers celebrate 10 seasons together as new URC season kicks off with blockbuster clash
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Game Changer: BrightRock partners with the ISUZU Bulls Daisies – SA’s first professional women’s rugby team
Johannesburg, August 2025 – Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, has announced an exciting new partnership with the ISUZU Bulls Daisies, South Africa’s first professional women’s rugby team and leader of the Women’s Premier Division. Through its partnerships with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls, BrightRock has long used rugby to reach rugby fans around the country […]
BrightRock and Henley Business School debut advanced Change Science Institute
Johannesburg, 19 June 2025 – In a powerful and timely collaboration, BrightRock, the needs-matched life insurer, with academic partner Henley Business School Africa, officially launched the Change Science Institute on 18 June 2025 at Henley’s Johannesburg campus, ushering in a world-first multidisciplinary platform focused on equipping individuals with the tools and insights to navigate change. […]
Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh Team Up with BrightRock to Spotlight Rugby’s Game-changing Moments
Johannesburg – BrightRock, the needs-matched life insurer, recently announced a partnership with the informative and entertaining rugby podcast, Behind the Ruck, hosted by Vodacom Bulls icon, Rudy Paige and DHL Stormers legend, Juan de Jongh. The collaboration leverages their expertise to highlight the pivotal moments that shape rugby matches. The highlight of this partnership is […]
BrightRock hits fundraising milestone at Dan Nicholl Golf Invitational
Johannesburg, 28 November 2024 – The Dan Nicholl Golf Invitational, supported by BrightRock and held on 18 November 2024 at The Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, was a resounding success. This annual charity golf day, hosted by renowned media personality, Dan Nicholl, once again showcased the power of sport and collaboration in driving meaningful change. The […]
BrightRock and kykNET present Vrystaatbewoners, a docuseries celebrating the people of the Free State
Johannesburg, 5 April 2024 – Needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, has once again partnered with kykNET to produce, Vrystaatbewoners, the latest offering in their lifestyle ‘Bewoners’ series. This captivating docuseries shines a spotlight on the hidden gems of our central province and the extraordinary individuals who call it home. From Fauresmith to Smithfield, Hoopstad to […]
Neethling Fouché lands a bright new gig, Between the Poles!
Johannesburg, 14 February 2024 – DHL Stormers tighthead prop, Neethling Fouché, has teamed up with needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, to bring fans a fun new perspective on the team, the game, and how the players navigate change, in rugby and in life. Taking its inspiration from Zach Galifianakis’ acclaimed comedic YouTube series, Between Two Ferns, […]
Breaking barriers, shattering ceilings: BrightRock’s Change in One Generation podcast showcases South Africa’s most inspiring change agents
Johannesburg, 20 April 2023 – Life is a journey of change, a constant force that shapes and molds us, leading us to new horizons and opportunities. Though the path may sometimes be fraught with challenges, it is in these moments that we often find opportunity, enabling us to grow stronger and thrive. Needs-matched insurer, BrightRock, […]
BrightRock and KykNET unwrap the ever-changing beauty of the Lowveld and its inhabitants in Laeveldbewoners
Johannesburg, 19 January 2023 – Viewers are being treated to an enchanting journey through South Africa’s celebrated Lowveld region in Laeveldbewoners, an exciting new travel series on KykNet. The series, produced by needs-matched insurer, BrightRock, is the third iteration of the popular Karoobewoners and Weskusbewoners series. Billed by its creators as a celebration of life, […]
BrightRock and KykNET Tell Tales of Triumph over Tragedy in Laeveldbewoners
Johannesburg, 7 February 2023 – The sun rises on the savannahs of South Africa, where life is a delicate balance between man and nature. Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, lives a community of people who call the Lowveld their home, and their stories are just as lush and diverse as the land they call […]
Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, is strongly positioned to grow in SA’s independent intermediary market while meeting clients’ needs
Sandton, 6 February 2023 – Needs-matched insurer, BrightRock, today gave a business update on its performance and plans following the announcement by majority shareholder, Sanlam, last week that it would increase its stake in BrightRock from 62% to 100%. The value of this transaction is between R494m and R836m (excl. roll forward growth rate), paid […]
BrightRock teams up with Womanomics Africa® to bring 702 listeners a podcast series that embraces the power of change and empowerment – Abaxoxi, the Storytellers
Johannesburg, 14 November 2022 – Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, and Womanomics Africa® today announced the launch of “Abaxoxi – the Storytellers” on 702’s podcast platform. This unique podcast series shares the stories of inspiring women entrepreneurs who are forging change in their chosen industries in Africa and beyond. The 8-series podcast is now available on […]
Needs-matched life insurer BrightRock announces growth in 2021, despite a challenging time for the life insurance industry
Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, today provided an update on its business performance results across its individual life, group risk, and funeral businesses for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2021.
BrightRock and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation announce partnership
BrightRock and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation today announced a corporate social investment (CSI) partnership.
Rugby’s finest honoured at the 5th annual BrightRock Players Choice Awards
Cheslin Kolbe walks away as Players’ Player of the Year, Lusanda Dumke nabs most improved player, and Duane Vermeulen secures the Fans’ Choice Award
The BrightRock Players Choice Awards 2021 nominees
Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth and Lukhanyo Am have all been nominated for the coveted Players’ Player of the Year
BrightRock celebrates 10 years in the life insurance business
Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, celebrates its tenth anniversary today. Founded in 2011, BrightRock’s achievements are an entrepreneurial success story.
BrightRock’s got the Vodacom Bulls’ BACK
South Africa’s fastest-growing life insurer BrightRock, joins the Vodacom Bulls as an associate sponsor as the two brands align for a brighter future on and off the field.
Needs-matched life insurer BrightRock announces strong growth in 2020
BrightRock announces strong growth in 2020, despite COVID-19’s challenges.
Duane Vermeulen Leads The Pack At The 4th Annual Brightrock Players Choice Awards
These awards, in partnership with MyPlayers, honour and recognise the commitment, determination and talent of South African rugby players.
BrightRock Players Choice Awards
The BrightRock Players Choice Awards 2020 in partnership with MyPlayers will honour these superstars who played the bounce the best during this challenging time.
BrightRock need-matched products continue to provide certainty for clients, driving growth
BrightRock has provided an update on its business performance and growth
BrightRock announces 2018 business performance
BrightRock’s 2018 performance features strong growth and bright opportunities BrightRock achieves strong new business growth, with total premium income increasing by 43% year on year Total cover in-force now exceeds R250 billion Total in-force annualised premium income grows to R1.4 billion, with activated annualised premium income for the year of R433 million Lives covered grows […]
BrightRock announces entry into new risk market
Introducing more needs-matched change! May 2018, Johannesburg – Needs-matched life insurance player BrightRock is ready to bring further change to the life insurance industry with the introduction of a group risk product that can provide schemes with up to 40% more cover for the same premium. BrightRock has become known as a disrupter in the […]
Siya Kolisi named the 2017 Players Player of the Year at first-ever awards by rugby players for rugby players
South Africa’s 2017 Players’ Player of the Year and other rugby peers recognised at the inaugural BrightRock Players Choice Awards Sandton, 12 December 2017 – Professional South African rugby players honoured and acknowledged their peers at the star-studded inaugural BrightRock Players Choice Awards held at the Sandton Convention Centre tonight. Siya Kolisi was named the […]
South Africa’s Players’ Player of the Year and other rugby peers to be recognised at the inaugural BrightRock Players Choice Awards
BrightRock and MyPlayers join forces to host first-ever awards by rugby players for rugby players Johannesburg. October, 2017 – Provider of needs-matched life insurance, BrightRock and the MyPlayers, the South African rugby players’ organisation are proud to announce that they will be launching the first-ever BrightRock Players Choice Awards – an event by the players, […]
BrightRock’s strong business performance creates solid foundation for the future
Media release | 5 September 2017 BrightRock achieves new business growth of 62% year-on-year Total cover in force exceeds R180 billion Total claims paid of over R470 million, with the highest claim paid at R29.4 million Sanlam transaction, valued at R721 million in total, gets the green light from regulator 5 September 2017, Johannesburg – […]
Braai with the Springboks ahead of the final French Test and raise funds for the Players’ Fund
BrightRock announces “The Play the Bounce Braai” and “My Training Day with the Springboks” to raise funds for the recipients of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund (South Africa, 10 May 2017) Life insurance industry player, BrightRock, has teamed up with the Springboks to host The Play the Bounce Braai in Johannesburg on 20 […]
Sanlam set to acquire majority stake in needs-matched life provider, BrightRock
Media release 25 January 2017 Cape Town – In a SENS announcement released earlier today, listed financial services group Sanlam announced that it is set to acquire a 53% stake in needs-matched life insurance provider, BrightRock, subject to regulatory approval. According to Sanlam Personal Finance (SPF) Deputy CEO Hennie de Villiers all due diligence processes […]
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