Sanlam was founded in 1918. It is the second largest life insurance company in South Africa, and consists of the following two core areas :
| Services | Clients | |
| Sanlam Personal Finance |
Life Assurance
|
Individuals
Businesses Retirement Funds |
| Sanlam Investment Management | Investments | Sanlam
Retirement Funds Other Institutions |
On the 30th of November 1998 Sanlam was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, having previously been a mutual company. During the last four years Sanlam has undertaken a major reorganisation in response to developments in the financial service industry.
Sanlam expects that these changes will enable us to add value for our clients.
Sanlam's strengths are into a strong market position, broad distribution network, extensive client base and strong brand name.
Sanlam Life is the leader in the field of retirement fund administration and the underwriting of risk benefits.