South African short-term insurer Santam’s Syndicate 1918 has secured Lloyd’s approval to commence underwriting from 1 January 2026. The approval follows an in-principle licence granted in July and reflects the venture’s completion of all required operational procedures. In recent months, Santam has focused on establishing the syndicate’s core structure. The company appointed Rob Vetch, who has 30 years of experience in global reinsurance, as CEO and chief financial officer (CFO) of Syndicate 1918. Simo ...