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Underwriting conditions remain challenging says Santam

Santam (SNT) achieved "acceptable" underwriting results and premium growth in a tough general economic climate, the short-term insurer said in an operational update for the four month period ended 30 April.
Underwriting conditions remain challenging says Santam
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Underwriting conditions remain challenging in South Africa with continued pressure on claims costs, the company said.

The Santam Commercial and Personal business delivered "satisfactory" underwriting results despite significant hail claims in Pietermaritzburg in February 2015.

The Santam Specialist business showed "good resilience" in competitive market conditions, with a few large corporate property claims reducing the underwriting performance.

Following the drought in the central parts of the country, the results of the crop insurance business were "significantly lower" compared to the same period in 2014.

MiWay continued to report "strong growth" and acceptable loss ratios.

Santam will release interim results for the six month period ending 30 June on 26 August 2015.

Source: BDpro

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