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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

OUTsurance vs Lombard Insurance

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

OUTsurance edges Lombard Insurance on customer rating.

FeatureOUTsuranceLombard Insurance
Customer rating★ 4.8★ 4.2
Average premiumR720/pmR850/pm
Claims turnaround24h72h
Pricing tierMid-rangePremium
Flagship productOUTbonusBond & Guarantees
Product rangeCar, Home, Business, LifeSurety Bonds, Engineering, Liability, Commercial

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

Lombard Insurance

Specialist surety & niche cover

Lombard Insurance is a South African specialist insurer best known for surety bonds, guarantees and niche commercial lines.

Strengths
  • Leading surety bond provider
  • Specialist underwriting
  • Strong commercial relationships
Trade-offs
  • Mostly commercial & surety focus
  • Limited personal cover