Avbob was extablished in Bloemfontein in 1921 and has since grown into a billion rand Burial Society rendering services of the highest quality to the full spectrum of Society in Southern Africa.  As a Mutual Society, Avbob is owned by its policyholders which to date exceeds 1 million.

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Avbob Insurance offers a comprehensive range of policies to meet the wide ranging needs in the funeral market.  In designing  these policy options, due consideration is always given to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our couuntry, with the result that 80% of all new Avbob policies are issured to individuals and families from previously disadvantaged communities.  Avbob policyholders who make use of Avbob Funeral Services for the burial of all lives covered under the policy, also enjoy substantial benefits such as a free coffin plus value discounts on optional extras such as the funeral service and tombstones.

Avbob has a comprehensive range of policy options on offer.  These range form the Standard Funeral Policy with an extended family plan to Group cover, designed for members of Burial Societies, Stokvels, and other informal and Formal Groups.

Avbob prides itself of its client-friendly service and runs a toll-free call centre, staffed by highly trained individuals to assist policyholders with any queries they might have.

Avbob employs the services of a large number of representatives and brokers who are highly trained to assist prospective and existing clients with making the best policy choices to suit their needs.

 

Social Responsibility

Since 1921 Avbob has stood firmly in the service of the people of South Africa due to the great need that exists for funeral insurance and services.  As such Avbob’s total business is that of social responsibility which is borne out by our slogan:

“WE ARE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US MOST”

 

Avbob is highly committed to the social and cultural upliftmennt of the diverse communities it serves:

– Services has bee taken to the people by opening branhes in many previously disadvantaged areas

– Annually a number of sporting events are sponsored

– A number of cultural programmes are promoted

– Training programmes are presented for staff throughout the country improve standards and their quality of life

Avbob plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the communities in which it operates.  In times of natural disasters such as fires and floods, Avbob renders financial and material assistance wherever it can.  This compassionate corporate Philosophy is Avbob’s way of helping to build a better tomorrow, not only for its 1,000,000 plus policy holders, but for the community at large.  Avbob sponsors a number of community sporting events and teams.

Investments

As the custodian of large amounts of policyholders’ funds, Avbob employs a number of expert investment managers to ensure fiscal prudence and a constant growth of these funds.

Investments are made on the share market, both locally and internationally, as well as on  the capital money markets.  Funds are also invested in prime fixed property and in the expansion of its own business operations.  Avbob continues to make substantial investements in the expansion of its core business and the streamlining of its services to its policyholders and the public at large.

 

Avbob, a leading funeral insurance and burial service provider.  At Avbob, we’re proud to be focused on funeral insurace and burial services.  It’s what we’ve done dor over 90 years, so we can confidently state that we do it well.  We also offer our Clients the very best advice, so if you have questions, we’re here to answer them.  Avbob, we’re here for you.

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