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Provider comparison · Updated May 2026

Santam vs Old Mutual Insure

How Santam and Old Mutual Insure compare on price, claims, products and rewards across the South African market.

Santam edges Old Mutual Insure on customer rating.

FeatureSantamOld Mutual Insure
Customer rating★ 4.6★ 4.3
Average premiumR790/pmR750/pm
Claims turnaround72h72h
Pricing tierPremiumPremium
Flagship productComprehensive PlusElite Plus
Product rangePersonal Lines, Commercial, Agriculture, SpecialistPersonal Lines, Commercial, Agriculture, Specialist

Santam

South Africa's largest short-term insurer

Santam is South Africa's largest short-term insurer with a 100+ year history, serving personal, commercial and agricultural markets.

Strengths
  • Largest local insurer
  • Extensive broker network
  • Strong commercial offering
Trade-offs
  • Slower digital experience
  • Higher premiums on entry tier

Old Mutual Insure

Formerly Mutual & Federal

Old Mutual Insure (formerly Mutual & Federal) is one of South Africa's oldest short-term insurers, serving personal, commercial and agricultural markets.

Strengths
  • 150+ year heritage
  • Strong commercial book
  • Wide broker network
Trade-offs
  • Broker-led distribution
  • Premium pricing tier