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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

Discovery Insure vs Old Mutual Insure

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

Discovery Insure edges Old Mutual Insure on customer rating.

FeatureDiscovery InsureOld Mutual Insure
Customer rating★ 4.7★ 4.3
Average premiumR680/pmR750/pm
Claims turnaround48h72h
Pricing tierPremiumPremium
Flagship productVitality DriveElite Plus
Product rangeComprehensive Car, Home & Buildings, Discovery Life, Health PlansPersonal Lines, Commercial, Agriculture, Specialist

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

Old Mutual Insure

Formerly Mutual & Federal

Old Mutual Insure (formerly Mutual & Federal) is one of South Africa's oldest short-term insurers, serving personal, commercial and agricultural markets.

Strengths
  • 150+ year heritage
  • Strong commercial book
  • Wide broker network
Trade-offs
  • Broker-led distribution
  • Premium pricing tier