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
Composite of 5 weighted criteria, refreshed quarterly.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Top-3 SA life insurer
- Reality rewards programme
- Strong adviser network
Cons
- Adviser-led model
- Short-term via MiWay subsidiary
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Who is Sanlam?
Sanlam is a JSE-listed diversified financial services group and one of South Africa's largest life insurers, founded in 1918.
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