Santam set to launch Lloyd’s syndicate this year
The anticipated gross written premium for 2026 is between R6.9bn and R9.2bn.
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Consumers adjusting insurance covers to cope with rising cost of living
Santam says clients are opting for core covers only, part-insuring assets, increasing excesses, and taking risk-mitigation measures to reduce premiums.
Crime, fire, and weather remain key drivers of commercial claims
Theft under property covers remains the leading driver of crime-related claims, even as overall crime claims dipped in 2024, Santam reports.
Brokers look to digital tools to reclaim time for client engagement
Two-thirds of brokers say they want plain-language breakdowns of extensions and exclusions, according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer.
Santam to unify specialist businesses under single brand banner
Santam will rebrand five of its specialist insurance units under a single identity, streamlining operations and strengthening its presence across Africa and emerging markets.
Sanlam’s new business volumes increase in the first quarter of 2025
The group is keeping its discretionary capital well above target amid concerns over potential tariff-driven inflation, supply-chain shocks, and credit defaults.
PSG Insure leads earnings growth with 41% surge
PSG Financial Services posted a strong overall performance for the year, with a 24.7% increase in recurring headline earnings per share, driven by growth in PSG Insure, PSG Wealth, and PSG Asset Management.
Sanlam fires on all cylinders, delivering strong earnings and new business
The group recorded double-digit earnings, robust new business volumes, and an increased dividend, all underpinned by its tri-regional focus.
Santam’s earnings surge despite troubling weather and vehicle claims
Nearly all business units report strong growth in new business volumes.
Sanlam’s split with Bonitas paves the way for exclusive Fedhealth partnership
After months of speculation, Sanlam has officially partnered with Fedhealth as its exclusive open medical scheme provider.
SMEs ‘woefully unprepared’ to meet growing threat of cyberattacks
Cyber insurance and practical measures can shield a business from devastating data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Financial sector shines with Top Employer recognition for 2025
The financial sector stands out with leading companies like RMB, Sanlam, Momentum, and Santam earning Top Employer status for 2025.
Santam to acquire stake in MultiChoice’s insurance business
Santam will pay Sanlam Life R925 million to buy 60% of the A1 ordinary shares in NMS Insurance Services.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: small businesses must prioritise protection as cyberattacks surge
SMMEs serving critical infrastructure and global corporations, as well as those in regulated industries such as insurance, healthcare, banking, and credit monitoring, are particularly vulnerable.
Customer sentiment towards insurers improves despite claims frustrations
King Price came out top in DataEQ’s latest Insurance Sentiment Index, which analyses what consumers are saying about their insurers.
Strong life insurance sales drive Sanlam’s 14% interim profit growth
Sanlam gained market share in individual underwritten life insurance, supported by strong single-premium growth and stable persistency in the affluent segment.
Santam reports 34% net income growth despite rising weather-related claims
The group attributed the turnaround in motor insurance to managing claims inflation and improving risk selection, resulting in a significant reduction in claims frequency.
