Sanlam

Overview

Sanlam is a prominent financial services group based in Bellville, South Africa, established in 1918. Originally a life insurance company, it has grown into a diversified business with a strong presence across Africa and beyond. Sanlam is publicly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Namibian Stock Exchange, and A2X.

The company operates through five main business clusters: Sanlam Personal Finance, which offers life insurance and financial planning; Sanlam Emerging Markets, focusing on insurance and financial services across Africa; Sanlam Investments, providing asset and wealth management; Sanlam Corporate, catering to institutional clients; and Santam, a leading short-term insurer. Sanlam's extensive range of products includes life and health insurance, retirement and investment solutions, risk management, and micro-insurance services. With operations in numerous African countries and interests in markets like India and the UK, Sanlam is committed to empowering clients and supporting their financial security.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +27 21 947 9111
• Website: sanlam.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sanlam

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Insurance products including life, health, medical, and funeral cover
• Financial planning and advice
• Retirement planning and solutions
• Investments and wealth management
• Tax free savings and asset allocation
• Risk management and micro-insurance solutions
• Digital channels and platforms
• Sustainable finance and ESG integration
• Economic empowerment and social impact investments
• Market leadership and strategic expansion in African markets
• Client-centric innovation and digital transformation
• Financial literacy initiatives and inclusion programs
• Professional services including consulting, portfolio management, and capital markets
• Broad product suite for corporate, retail, and private clients

Technologies Used

• Angular JS v1
• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• Citrix NetScaler
• Django
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Formstack
• Google Analytics
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• JQuery 2.1.1
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Marketo
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Remote
• Typekit
• VueJS
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Equanimity IFA
• Sanlam Global Investment Solutions (SGIS)
• Sanlam Reality
• Allianz
• Sanlam Investments
• Sanlam Maroc
• F A Watts Investment Managers Ltd
• Shriram Life Insurance
• AfroCentric Group
• Sanlam Kenya
• AVIDUS SCOTT LANG & CO. LIMITED
• SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
• SanlamAllianz Reinsurance
• SanlamAllianz