
Santam goes global: Lloyd’s approves Syndicate 1918 launch
South Africa’s leading short-term insurer is set to underwrite international property, marine, cyber, and more from January 2026.

South Africa’s leading short-term insurer is set to underwrite international property, marine, cyber, and more from January 2026.

The anticipated gross written premium for 2026 is between R6.9bn and R9.2bn.

The complexities of prescription periods and cross-jurisdictional disputes can lead to significant insurance reserving and cost implications.