Sasria still recovering from 2021 riots

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GUEST – Dirk Kunz - Sasria’s Chief Financial Officer

Financial Highlights:

•Total assets increased to R16.4 billion (2023: R14.1 billion).

•Insurance revenue grew by 17.67% to R5.25 billion (2023: R4.46 billion).

•Profit for the year stood at R3.33 billion, reflecting Sasria's operational resilience and efficiency.

•Investment income saw a notable rise to R1.02 billion (2023: R693 million).

•Accumulated losses improved from R11.19 billion in 2023 to R7.86 billion, bolstering Sasria's equity position.

•Reinsurance Costs: Net reinsurance expenses increased slightly to R1.33 billion, suggesting that Sasria continues to manage its risk exposure effectively, although reinsurance costs remain a considerable expense.
10 Oct 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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