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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

King Price vs Stangen

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

King Price edges Stangen on customer rating.

FeatureKing PriceStangen
Customer rating★ 4.5★ 4.2
Average premiumR590/pmR140/pm
Claims turnaround36h48h
Pricing tierBudgetBudget
Flagship productDecreasing PremiumDirect Life Cover
Product rangeCar, Building, Cyber Cover, CommercialLife, Funeral, Disability

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

Stangen

Direct life insurance, no medicals

Stangen is a Liberty-group direct life insurer offering simple, no-medical life cover via online and telesales channels.

Strengths
  • No medicals up to R3m
  • Simple online application
  • Fast underwriting
Trade-offs
  • Life-only product set
  • Limited rider flexibility