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WATCH: Why Sanlam’s annual headline earnings fell

Sanlam CEO Ian Kirk talks to Business Day TV about the company’s full-year performance

13 March 2020 - 10:28 Business Day TV
Ian Kirk. Picture: RUSSELL ROBERTS
Ian Kirk. Picture: RUSSELL ROBERTS

Sanlam has reported an 18% plunge in annual headline earnings, as the insurer faced low economic growth in important markets along with a number of one-time charges. Business Day TV spoke to Ian Kirk, CEO of Sanlam for his analysis of the performance.

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