
Premium growth fuels 33.7% jump in OUTsurance’s profits
Youi delivered strong performance in Australia, but the rand’s appreciation trimmed rand-translated premiums.

Youi delivered strong performance in Australia, but the rand’s appreciation trimmed rand-translated premiums.

For the six months to June, Santam reports net income growth of 19%, with a underwriting margin of 11.3% – well above its target range.

Non-life insurers bounced back from a loss of R16.7bn in 2022 to a profit of R13.7bn in 2023, while life insurers posted significant profit growth, says KPMG.

The group attributed the turnaround in motor insurance to managing claims inflation and improving risk selection, resulting in a significant reduction in claims frequency.