Flood and fire claims dent Santam’s underwriting performance
The insurer anticipates additional claims from the recent storms in the Western Cape, although the full impact is not yet clear.
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Santam names head for new India reinsurance business
The GIFT City operation, together with the Lloyd’s syndicate and Avatar acquisition, is part of the group’s move to broaden its risk base and underwriting capabilities.
Trust is an insurance broker’s ‘moat’ in the digital era
Santam’s Fanus Coetzee says the real value of an intermediary is not at sale, but when a client needs clarity, reassurance, and help after a loss.
Santam, SAWS partner to expand weather monitoring network
Nine weather stations have been installed across South Africa to improve early warning systems as severe weather events intensify.
Santam shifts core insurance systems to the cloud
The move of its Guidewire platform marks a change in how policies and claims are processed and managed.
Sanlam’s business engines: a look at the group’s 2025 performance
A breakdown of the results shows how the group’s main business clusters performed as it continues repositioning for growth across South Africa, Africa, and India.
Sanlam share dips after results despite strong operating growth
Sanlam reported record new business volumes and strong client inflows in 2025, but several weaker headline indicators drew investor attention following the results release.
Why Sanlam’s headline earnings fell despite strong business growth
Currency movements, bond market distortions, reinsurance losses, and strategic investment spending combined to weigh on Sanlam’s reported results.
Santam underwriting surge lifts profitability well above targets
Lower weather-related claims and disciplined pricing helped lift underwriting profitability in 2025, pushing margins above the insurer’s long-term target range.
Santam authorised to establish IFSC reinsurance office in India
The licence allows the insurer to operate as an International Insurance Office within India’s financial hub.
When AI goes wrong, liability still lands on humans
As AI reshapes workplace decisions, legal experts and insurers warn that professional indemnity and D&O exposure is rising fast.
A digitally enabled practice is key to broker success, says Santam
Technology adoption matters less than how well it is integrated into workflows, skills development, and client engagement in a complex insurance environment.
Hailstorms hit harder as climate shifts: farmers face rising losses and uncertain seasons
Shifting storm patterns and intensifying events are reshaping agricultural risk and making robust crop insurance indispensable.
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.
Santam starts onboarding farmers under SA’s first parametric insurance licence
Parametric insurance offers smallholder farmers a lifeline against climate shocks, with payouts triggered by predefined weather events rather than traditional claims processes.
Road risks climb: Why clients can’t afford to skimp on car insurance
South Africa ranks 4th worst in the world for road safety, with rising accident claims underscoring the need for appropriate protection.
Sanlam’s new business up 7% as insurance and inflows offset flat life sales
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.
