
SASRIA grows profits and capital base as it targets R30bn reserves by 2029
The insurer says reinsurance protection has increased significantly, and it has secured full reinsurance for 2026/27 for the first time in three years.

The insurer says reinsurance protection has increased significantly, and it has secured full reinsurance for 2026/27 for the first time in three years.

Disciplined underwriting, improved claims experience, and robust investment income helped non-life insurers to navigate structural headwinds.

KPMG’s survey shows broad improvement across major life insurers, driven by moderate premium growth, stronger investment returns, and efficiency gains.

Despite economic headwinds and high claims ratios, Bestmed grew net membership by 4.4% in 2024, bolstered by strong solvency and a R164.4m surplus.

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.

OUTsurance South Africa reported an 8.4% increase in gross written premiums for its personal insurance segment and a 71.2% improvement in operating profit for its business insurance.