South Africa's Sanlam reports 48% rise in annual profit

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GUEST – Abigail Mukhuba – SANLAM Group CFO

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The group achieved superior results across all the key metrics it uses to measure its performance.

Highlights included:
1. Net result from financial services totalled R12,4 billion, a record achievement, and 21% higher on a per share basis;
2. The life insurance portfolio grew earnings by 19%, general insurance by 21%, investment management by 14% and credit and structuring by 29%;
3. New business volumes remained solid at just under R400 billion, also a record high, with robust sales growth across all lines of business; and
4. Total net client cash flows remained solid despite the challenging consumer environment.
7 Mar 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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