Sanlam offers R505 a share to take Santam private
Sanlam wants to take full ownership of Santam in a deal that values minority shareholders’ exit at a 26.6% premium.
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Santam strengthens Syndicate 1918 team as Lloyd’s operation scales up
Hina Shavdia joins as COO as Santam increases Lloyd’s capacity and expects a larger loss before the business reaches break-even.
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 keeps underwriting on target despite R1.5bn claims
Severe storms drove a sharp increase in large claims, but improved book profitability and underwriting discipline helped keep the margin above the target midpoint.
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.
