Sanlam Ltd. News

Top African Insurer Sanlam Refocuses on Home Market After 2018 Acquisition Misfires

Paul Hanratty, the new chief executive officer of Sanlam Ltd., is refocusing on the South African insurer’s home market and plugging holes from its largest-ever acquisition to squeeze higher returns out of its businesses. It’s been two years since the …

Largest African Insurer Sanlam Plans to Continue Growth via M&A

Africa’s largest insurer is getting breathing room to build on its biggest-ever acquisition and expand existing operations as rivals scale back on the continent and its main competitor squabbles with its fired CEO. Sanlam Ltd. last year spent about $1.1 …

2 South African Insurers Bet $375 Million on West & North Africa Expansion

South African insurers Sanlam Ltd. and Santam Ltd. agreed to buy a 30 percent stake in Saham Finances SA of Morocco for $375 million to gain access to insurance markets in West and North Africa. The stake will be purchased …

PwC Concludes South African Insurers Seeking Technology Partnerships

South Africa’s biggest insurers are considering technology and telecommunications partnerships as they seek ways to improve earnings to counter increased competition and a slowing economy, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC. “There are a few tie-ups being worked on,” Victor Muguto, PwC’s …