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Santam Syndicate 1918 gains Lloyd’s approval to underwrite from 2026

Santam Syndicate 1918 gains Lloyd’s approval to underwrite from 2026 Syndicate 1918 will initially underwrite across seven business classes · Life Insurance International Vidhya Edwards Munnangi Tue, December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM GMT+5:30 2 min read SNT. JO South African short-term insurer Santam’s Syndicate 1918 has secured Lloyd’s approval to commence underwriting from 1 January 2026. The approval follows an in-principle licence granted in July and reflects the venture’s completion of all required operational procedures. In recent months, Santam has focused on establishing the syndicate’s core structure.

Santam Syndicate 1918 gains Lloyd’s approval to underwrite from 2026

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Key Highlights

  • The company appointed Rob Vetch, who has 30 years of experience in global reinsurance, as CEO and chief financial officer (CFO) of Syndicate 1918.
  • Simon Clapham, with more than 45 years in the industry, takes the role of chief underwriting officer and active underwriter.
  • Richard Weston will serve as chief actuary and chief risk officer, bringing 25 years’ of London market experience.
  • Carla Jordan has been named chief engagement and portfolio officer.
  • Jordan has 25 years of expertise in reinsurance and insurance.
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