South Africa · Southern Africa · class R
Reinsurance 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.
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| Company | Class | Parent / group | Ownership | Regulator | Verification | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Reinsurance Corporation (Sa) Limited | RReinsurer | Africa Re | Regional / multilateral | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| GIC Re South Africa LimitedNSE: GICRE | RReinsurer | GIC Re (India) | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| General Reinsurance Africa LimitedNYSE: BRK.B | RReinsurer | Berkshire HathawayIAIG | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| Hannover Reinsurance Africa LimitedFWB: HNR1 | RReinsurer | Hannover Re | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| Munich Reinsurance Company Of Africa LimitedFWB: MUV2 | RReinsurer | Munich ReIAIG | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| RGA Reinsurance Company Of South Africa LimitedNYSE: RGA | RReinsurer | RGAIAIG | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| Scor Africa LimitedEuronext Paris: SCR | RReinsurer | SCORIAIG | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
| Swiss Re Africa LimitedSIX: SREN | RReinsurer | Swiss ReIAIG | Foreign multinational | PA / FSCA | Verified | — |
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About reinsurers in South Africa
How many reinsurers are licensed in South Africa?
8 of the 140 licensed insurance entities this directory lists in South Africa are classified as reinsurer (6%). Verified against the regulator register.
Who regulates reinsurers in South Africa?
Prudential Authority (SARB) and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (PA / FSCA). Regime: Twin Peaks; Insurance Act 2017; SAM solvency. Official website: https://resbank.co.za.
Who owns the reinsurers in South Africa?
Of the 8 licensed reinsurers in South Africa, 7 are subsidiaries of foreign multinational groups (Berkshire Hathaway, GIC Re (India), Hannover Re) and 1 is a regional or multilateral institution (Africa Re), as recorded in the register.
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