South Africa · Southern Africa · class R
Reinsurer insurance companies in South Africa
8 licensed reinsurers, 6% of the 140 insurance entities supervised by the Prudential Authority (SARB) and Financial Sector Conduct Authority. Carriers that accept risk ceded by primary insurers.
| Company | Class | Parent / group | Ownership | Regulator | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Reinsurance Corporation (Sa) Limited | RReinsurer | Africa Re | Regional / multilateral | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| GIC Re South Africa Limited | RReinsurer | GIC Re (India) | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| General Reinsurance Africa Limited | RReinsurer | Berkshire Hathaway | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| Hannover Reinsurance Africa Limited | RReinsurer | Hannover Re | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| Munich Reinsurance Company Of Africa Limited | RReinsurer | Munich Re | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| RGA Reinsurance Company Of South Africa Limited | RReinsurer | RGA | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| Scor Africa Limited | RReinsurer | SCOR | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
| Swiss Re Africa Limited | RReinsurer | Swiss Re | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified |
No insurers match that filter.
About reinsurers in South Africa
How many reinsurers are licensed in South Africa?
8 of the 140 licensed insurance entities in South Africa are classified as reinsurer (6%), according to the PA / FSCA register as reflected in this directory (verified - full register).
Who regulates reinsurers in South Africa?
Prudential Authority (SARB) and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (PA / FSCA), under Twin Peaks; Insurance Act 2017; SAM solvency. Official website: https://resbank.co.za.
Are the reinsurers in South Africa locally or foreign owned?
7 of 8 belong to pan-African or foreign multinational groups (including Africa Re), 0 are state-owned, and the rest are domestic private companies.
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