The Santam Group (Group), South Africa's largest general insurer, has appointed experienced industry leader Mr Curt Meyer as Executive Head of Pan-Africa and International, in its specialist business unit.
The creation of a dedicated new executive role for international growth within the Santam Specialist Solutions (SSS) business unit, reflects the Group’s commitment to expansion beyond its South African core base. The focus of the new function will be on diversification and growth in selected Pan-African and international markets, that include the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
“This new role reinforces our ambition to build stronger partnerships, deliver specialist insurance solutions and create sustainable value for clients, brokers and business partners across these regions,” said SSS CEO Mr Gareth Beaver.
“Curt brings extensive leadership experience, strong technical expertise and deep commercial insight within the specialist insurance sector. His appointment marks an important milestone in our journey to broaden our reach and enhance the value we deliver beyond South Africa.”
Mr Meyer has more than two decades of experience in the industry, that includes a period as CEO of Mirabilis Engineering Insurance Specialists, Santam’s construction and engineering insurance division, before it was amalgamated into the Group. More recently, he served as Executive Head of Corporate Property, Construction & Engineering and Marine within the SSS business unit.
Mr Meyer is a BA (Law) graduate and possesses an MBA from the Milpark Business School.