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Life insurer says claims for unnatural deaths rising

JOHANNESBURG - One life insurance company says it's concerned about the significant rise in murder and mental health claims.

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While cardiovascular complications remain the leading cause of death claims, car accidents and murder claims have shown significant increases, although they are still lower than pre-pandemic levels.

The company says it's also observing a jump in mental health-related claims.

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