Santam Insurance secures Lloyd's approval to create Syndicate 1918

Published on December 4, 2025
(santam) Santam Insurance has received final approval from Lloyd’s of London to launch Syndicate 1918.Operations are scheduled to begin on 1 January 2026, with first-year turnover expected to exceed 300 million GBP (2.3 million USD).Syndicate 1918 will underwrite a diversified portfolio of risks, including property damage, marine, energy, political
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