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Sanlam is a diversified financial services group, headquartered in South Africa, operating across a number of selected global markets.

We have been creating value for stakeholders since 1918 – for more than 100 years. Sanlam is one of the biggest internationally active insurance groups globally, and is classified as a domestic systemically important financial institution in South Africa. We contribute to financial resilience and prosperity in all the markets where we are present.

Understanding Our Strategy

Our vision is to be the leader in client-centric wealth creation, management and protection in South Africa, to be a leading player in Pan-African financial services with a significant focus on India, Lebanon and Malaysia and to play a niche role in aspects of asset and wealth management in specific developed markets.

To read more about our strategy, vision and values, visit our Investor Relations site.

Sanlam Board and Executive Committee

The Sanlam Board is overseeing a group of companies that has been in business for more than a century. Its role includes safeguarding this legacy while ensuring that the Group continues to create value for generations to come. Our board members are diverse, experienced and committed to their responsibility to exercise effective leadership by – collectively and individually – adhering to their fiduciary duties at all times.

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Our Five Business Clusters

Sanlam’s Presence per Line of Business

Sanlam is one of the 50 largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 44 countries in 2019. Through Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam has the most extensive insurance footprint in Africa. Read more about Sanlam’s client-centric solutions and channels in each of the geographical regions in which we operate, or line of business per cluster.

Sanlam's Global Footprint

  • Developed Markets
  • Emerging Markets

 Careers

 

 

How We Recruithttp://www.sanlam.co.za/careers/Pages/how-we-recruit.aspxHow We RecruitSanlam follows a 6-step recruitment process when screening & selecting new candidates. Our process is aligned with the employment equity and labour relation act.Sanlam’s recruitment and selection processes are aligned with the Sanlam Group’s Employment Equity Policy and other relevant legislation.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/careersRecruitGoCover.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/careersRecruitGoCover.jpg?RenditionID=5
Working at Sanlamhttp://www.sanlam.co.za/careers/Pages/working-at-sanlam.aspxWorking at SanlamDiscover more about company culture & working at Sanlam. As one of the largest financial services companies in South Africa we employ over 15 000 people.Proudly South African, but with a global outlook, Sanlam has grown to become one of the biggest, established and most respected financial services groups in the country.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/Careers_evp_banner3.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/Careers_evp_banner3.jpg?RenditionID=5

Responsible Business

We are committed to supporting financial resilience, well-being, prosperity and inclusion. We achieve this in a sustainable manner by creating shared value for our stakeholders.

For more information on how we are creating a world worth living in, visit the sustainability portal.

 

Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)

Sanlam understands that economic transformation is a national economic priority, and black economic empowerment (BEE) is a corporate responsibility that the Group takes very seriously.

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Sanlam Foundation

The Sanlam Foundation is the embodiment of Sanlam’s deep concern for the socio-economic and environmental challenges that threaten the sustainability of the environment.

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Sustainability

At Sanlam we strive to create lasting value that protects our environment, uplifts communities and empowers individuals to live their best lives possible.

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Governance

The Sanlam Board recognises Sanlam’s responsibility to conduct its affairs ethically, transparently, with accountability, fairly and in a socially responsible way.

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 Sponsorships

 

 

Kidshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/kidsKidsAs part of our sponsorship initiatives, Sanlam invests in Takalani Sesame to promote education & raise awareness aroud HIV/AIDS.We believe that we can make a difference and that with enough determination and dedication a lot can come from very little. Just like wealth creation, a craft that we as a company are more familiar with.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/TakalaniSesame_banner.png?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/TakalaniSesame_banner.png?RenditionID=5
Mediahttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/mediaMediaSanlam’s media sponsorship programmes include the Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism and the Local Media Awards.A strong and healthy media is a very important aspect of a democracy. Through our media sponsorships we hope to grow increasingly competent and challenging media reportage.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/MediaSponsor.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/MediaSponsor.jpg?RenditionID=5
Sporthttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/sportSportSanlam sponsors a number of sporting events including the Cape Town Marathon, Cape Mile & SAGES National golf tournament.As a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint into 14 African countries, our aim is to make our sport sponsorships easily accessible and within everyone’s means.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/TeamWolf_ContentBanner.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/TeamWolf_ContentBanner.jpg?RenditionID=5
Design and Culturehttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/designandcultureDesign and CultureSanlam recognizes local craftsmanship through our Handmade Contemporary sponsorship. Related accolades include Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature & Woordfees.Sanlam recognises that building wealth requires as much patience and craftsmanship as that required by wealthsmiths.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_design.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_design.jpg?RenditionID=5
Awardshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/awardsAwardsAs a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint in 11 African countries, we are able to support and promote top local talent across various industries. From awarding top achievers in professional services and financial journalism, to celebrating South Africa’s top artists, Sanlam aims to recognise and reward work of outstanding quality.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/Awards_banner.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/Awards_banner.jpg?RenditionID=5

Sanlam Awards

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Sanlam Group

Sanlam was awarded the Top Employer award by The Top Employers Institute for four years running –2015 to 2018.

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Achieved IAAF Gold Label status in 2017 and 2018; Participation Event of the Year at 2018 Sports Industry Awards; Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) Green Award and certificate from the Climate Neutral Group in 2017.

Sanlam Employee Benefits

SEB was named Employee Benefits Product Supplier of the Year at the 2015, 2017 and 2018 Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) Awards.

Sanlam UK

Craig Veysey, Lead Manager: Sanlam Strategic Bond Fund, won in Strategic Bond category and Mike Pinggera, Lead Manager: Sanlam Multi-Strategy Fund in Absolute Return-Multi Asset category.

Sanlam Gap Cover

Sanlam Gap Cover was ranked as the leading provider of gap cover for people younger than 60 in the 2018 GTC survey.

Sanlam Reality

Sanlam Reality was named SA's top loyalty programme in the insurance sector in a random survey based on the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) model.

Sanlam Group

Sanlam was the joint recipient of the African Company of the Year award, and Nadia Fettah, CEO of SAHAM Finances, was named African CEO of the Year at the 2018 Africa CEO Forum.

Sanlam Emerging Markets

SEM won the Insurance Company of the Year award at the 2017 Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) Awards ceremony.

Sanlam Umbrella Fund

Sanlam Umbrella Fund received four prestigious IRFA Awards in 2017 for playing a leading role in the South African retirement fund landscape.

Sanlam Go Cover

Sanlam was recognised as the 2017 South African New Product Innovation Leader in the Insurance Industry on Digital Transformation by Frost & Sullivan.

Sanlam Graduates

Sanlam was chosen as the runner-up in the insurance category at the 2017 South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) Employer Awards.

Sanlam Private Wealth

SPW was named SA's top wealth manager for the third consecutive year following the 2016 Intellidex-Moneyweb Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers survey.

Sanlam Investments

Sanlam Investments won the award for South Africa's Equities Manager of the Year at the 2016 Imbasa Yegolide Awards hosted by Batseta.

Sanlam Private Wealth

Sanlam Private Wealth's Global High Quality Fund (GHQ) won the Best Fund Award at the 2017 City of London Wealth Management Awards™.

Sanlam Group

Sanlam portfolio managers have won awards for being top performers in their fund categories in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Raging Bull Awards.

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Our History

Founded in 1918, Sanlam has a rich heritage. The Group has over the years evolved from a traditional insurer to a diversified financial service provider with both local and international footprints.

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