About Discovery
Discovery is a proudly South African-founded financial services organisation. Since its inception in 1992 its stated purpose has been to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. It operates in healthcare, life insurance, short-term insurance, long-term savings, banking and wellness.
Shared-value insurance and Vitality
Discovery's Vitality program rewards healthy behaviour and safe driving, linking engagement to better health and lower risk. The model is exported through the Global Vitality Network, an alliance of large insurers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and South America. Discovery has a presence in 41 markets and more than 42 million lives covered.
Products in South Africa
Discovery Health administers medical schemes, Discovery Life offers life and disability cover, Discovery Insure sells car and home insurance with Vitality Drive, and Discovery Invest and Discovery Bank cover savings and banking.
How to contact Discovery
Discovery Health general enquiries: 0860 99 88 77, or +27 11 529 6900 from outside South Africa (weekdays 7:00 to 20:00, Saturdays 8:00 to 13:00). Emergency medical services: 0860 999 911.