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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

Discovery Insure vs Lombard Insurance

How Discovery Insure and Lombard Insurance compare on price, claims, products and rewards across the South African market.

Discovery Insure edges Lombard Insurance on customer rating.

FeatureDiscovery InsureLombard Insurance
Customer rating★ 4.7★ 4.2
Average premiumR680/pmR850/pm
Claims turnaround48h72h
Pricing tierPremiumPremium
Flagship productVitality DriveBond & Guarantees
Product rangeComprehensive Car, Home & Buildings, Discovery Life, Health PlansSurety Bonds, Engineering, Liability, Commercial

Discovery Insure

Behaviour-based rewards & telematics

Part of the Discovery Group, Discovery Insure pioneered shared-value insurance in South Africa, rewarding safer driving and healthier living through Vitality.

Strengths
  • Vitality fuel cash-back up to 25%
  • Strong claims technology
  • Unlimited roadside
Trade-offs
  • Higher entry-level pricing
  • Best value requires app engagement

Lombard Insurance

Specialist surety & niche cover

Lombard Insurance is a South African specialist insurer best known for surety bonds, guarantees and niche commercial lines.

Strengths
  • Leading surety bond provider
  • Specialist underwriting
  • Strong commercial relationships
Trade-offs
  • Mostly commercial & surety focus
  • Limited personal cover