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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

King Price vs Metropolitan

How King Price and Metropolitan compare on price, claims, products and rewards across the South African market.

King Price edges Metropolitan on customer rating.

FeatureKing PriceMetropolitan
Customer rating★ 4.5★ 4.2
Average premiumR590/pmR135/pm
Claims turnaround36h72h
Pricing tierBudgetBudget
Flagship productDecreasing PremiumCover2Go
Product rangeCar, Building, Cyber Cover, CommercialLife, Funeral, Health, Investments

King Price

Premiums that decrease monthly

King Price disrupted the SA car insurance market by aligning premiums to vehicle depreciation, making cover cheaper as cars age.

Strengths
  • Premiums decrease as your car depreciates
  • Lower entry price
  • Modern app
Trade-offs
  • Less established claims reputation
  • Limited add-ons

Metropolitan

Insurance for everyday South Africa

Metropolitan, part of the Momentum Metropolitan group, focuses on accessible life and funeral cover for emerging-market South African families.

Strengths
  • Affordable entry-level life cover
  • Strong township footprint
  • Easy USSD access
Trade-offs
  • Lower cover limits
  • Basic digital tooling