Provider

Sanlam

Wealthsmiths

Editor score
4.5/5
Claims turnaround
72 hours
Avg premium
R740/pm
Pricing tier
Premium

Editor verdict

Sanlam is a JSE-listed diversified financial services group and one of South Africa's largest life insurers, founded in 1918.

Best for

  • Top-3 SA life insurer
  • Reality rewards programme
  • Strong adviser network

Not for

  • Adviser-led model
  • Short-term via MiWay subsidiary

Score breakdown

How Sanlam scores, dimension by dimension

How we rate →
Overall
4.5
out of 5

Composite of 5 weighted criteria, refreshed quarterly.

Price competitiveness4.0/5
Claims experience4.0/5
Digital experience4.0/5
Coverage breadth4.0/5
Customer service4.0/5
Customer reviews4.5/5

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Top-3 SA life insurer
  • Reality rewards programme
  • Strong adviser network

Cons

  • Adviser-led model
  • Short-term via MiWay subsidiary

Products

Sanlam product range

Life

from R740/pm

Investments

from R740/pm

Retirement

from R740/pm

Health

from R740/pm

Customer reviews

What Sanlam customers say

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Company snapshot

Who is Sanlam?

Sanlam is a JSE-listed diversified financial services group and one of South Africa's largest life insurers, founded in 1918.

Founded
2000
Headquarters
South Africa
Parent group
Employees
FSP number
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