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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

OUTsurance vs Dialdirect

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

OUTsurance edges Dialdirect on customer rating.

FeatureOUTsuranceDialdirect
Customer rating★ 4.8★ 4.2
Average premiumR720/pmR610/pm
Claims turnaround24h48h
Pricing tierMid-rangeBudget
Flagship productOUTbonusDriveDirect
Product rangeCar, Home, Business, LifeCar, Home, All-risks

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

Dialdirect

Sharp pricing, app-first

Dialdirect is a Telesure-group insurer focused on direct, app-driven motor and household cover.

Strengths
  • Competitive pricing
  • Telematics-based discounts
  • Self-service app
Trade-offs
  • Limited brand recognition
  • Smaller product catalogue