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Santam Syndicate 1918 Appoints Hina Shavdia as Chief Operating Officer

RECENTLY ACQUIREDSep 28, 2026
New to company · from Volante Global“Shavdia joins the Syndicate from Volante Global, where she served as Group COO”

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Santam

Sam Geddes
BellvilleFinancial ServicesEmployee BenefitsInsurance

Description

Santam Syndicate 1918 has appointed Hina Shavdia as Chief Operating Officer. Shavdia brings over two decades of experience in global insurance and reinsurance transformation to her new role.

Quick answer

Santam Syndicate 1918 Appoints Hina Shavdia as Chief Operating Officer (September 28, 2026). Santam is based in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa.

What did Santam announce on September 28, 2026?
Santam Syndicate 1918 has appointed Hina Shavdia as Chief Operating Officer. Shavdia brings over two decades of experience in global insurance and reinsurance transformation to her new role.
Where did Sam Geddes work before joining Santam?
Sam Geddes joins from Volante Global.
What does Santam do?
Santam is a short-term insurance specialist with a focus on providing a wide range of insurance services.
Where is Santam based?
Santam is based in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Income Insurance (September 25, 2026), Federal Life Group (September 25, 2026), Howden Employee Benefits (September 17, 2026) and General Insurance Corporation of India (October 9, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Santam.

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Company Information

Company

Santam

Location

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

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Santam is a short-term insurance specialist with a focus on providing a wide range of insurance services. It is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through innovative solutions and partnerships.

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