
Santam’s Lloyd’s bet faces R550m loss as revenue lags costs
Santam’s new Lloyd’s syndicate is expected to post a loss of up to R550m in 2026, even as group earnings and international premium growth remain strong.

Santam’s new Lloyd’s syndicate is expected to post a loss of up to R550m in 2026, even as group earnings and international premium growth remain strong.

Severe storms drove a sharp increase in large claims, but improved book profitability and underwriting discipline helped keep the margin above the target midpoint.

Currency movements, bond market distortions, reinsurance losses, and strategic investment spending combined to weigh on Sanlam’s reported results.

The group recorded double-digit earnings, robust new business volumes, and an increased dividend, all underpinned by its tri-regional focus.