
Old Mutual lifts earnings by 29% on strong markets and underwriting gains
Results from operations rose 16% to R4.94bn in the six months to June, boosted by a 71% surge in Old Mutual Insure’s contribution.

Results from operations rose 16% to R4.94bn in the six months to June, boosted by a 71% surge in Old Mutual Insure’s contribution.

The net result from financial services grew by 20% to about R8.08bn, with general insurance the standout in the six months to the end of June.

Despite the wind-down of OUTsurance’s employee share ownership plan, CEO Marthinus Visser says the transition to a Customer Shareholding Plan will maintain employee motivation.

The group reported a 15.9% increase in assets under management to R435bn.

Sanlam gained market share in individual underwritten life insurance, supported by strong single-premium growth and stable persistency in the affluent segment.

Introducing prescribed assets for retirement funds won’t solve South Africa’s solvency problems, directors say.

Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers pledges further investment in core strengths for scale and efficiency considering robust interim results.