Wealthsmiths™: a century later

Abstract

During the last five of the first hundred years (2013–2018) of the life insurance company, the strategic repositioning as a financial services group has been the foundation of future expansion. Committed to the South African market, Sanlam seeks synergies with global partners as well. Constrained by depressed market conditions since mid-2014, management placed emphasis on human capital and strategy for further expansion. The group has sustained a century of adaptation of fundamentally changing context. The future is grounded in strategic partnerships to deliver innovative financial services where the Sanlam past expertise is best suited to add value. The quality of human capital, innovation, and strategic management are the keystones of the group future.