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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

Discovery Insure vs OUTsurance

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

OUTsurance edges Discovery Insure on customer rating.

FeatureDiscovery InsureOUTsurance
Customer rating★ 4.7★ 4.8
Average premiumR680/pmR720/pm
Claims turnaround48h24h
Pricing tierPremiumMid-range
Flagship productVitality DriveOUTbonus
Product rangeComprehensive Car, Home & Buildings, Discovery Life, Health PlansCar, Home, Business, Life

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

OUTsurance

You always get something OUT

Founded in 1998, OUTsurance is one of South Africa's most-recognised short-term insurers, famous for its OUTbonus and call-centre service model.

Strengths
  • 24-hour claims turnaround
  • OUTbonus cash-back after 3 claim-free years
  • Strong call-centre
Trade-offs
  • Fixed R4,000 excess on some products
  • Limited online self-service