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4 September 2026Insurance

Santam H1 GWP increases, cat losses hit underwriting margins

Santam, Africa’s biggest short-term insurer, maintained its underwriting margin above the midpoint of its target range in the first half of 2026, despite significant catastrophe losses and a more challenging pricing environment.

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