RGA entered the South African life reinsurance market in 1997. Today, RGA is a full-services reinsurer that can meet a wide range of life and health needs. Operating out of Johannesburg and Cape Town, more than 130 full-time employees in South Africa provide support across the entire business lifecycle.
Our reputation for quality service and client support is reflected in our industry recognition. In 2022, ceding companies ranked RGA #1 on NMG Consulting’s All Respondent Business Capability Index in South Africa for the 13th consecutive year. We have treaties in place with all the major life insurance companies in South Africa and has partnered with many start-ups and Insurtech players.
Chief Executive Officer and Branch Representative
RGA South Africa
Whether you want to bring a new product to market, improve the performance of an existing product or better manage your risk and capital through financial solutions, RGA is your partner.
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RGA has one of the most experienced underwriting teams of any reinsurer; the company is the worldwide leader in facultative underwriting, receiving more than 8 million cases since 1979.
The South Africa office is a major driver of innovation in life insurance and our office works closely with RGAX, our transformation business unit, to help our clients identify and bring innovations to market. In recent years we have accelerated a wide variety of life insurance-specific innovation initiatives, including high-performance smartphone journeys, rapid deployment and high engagement wellness solutions and new customer focused, digital-centric life insurance propositions.
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Better manage your risk and capital. RGA is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. RGA is widely recognized for superior risk management and underwriting expertise, innovative product design, and dedicated client focus.
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Clients consistently rank RGA as the market leader in regional surveys. In 2022, RGA was ranked #1 for the 12th consecutive year on NMG Consulting’s Global All Respondents Business Capability Index (BCI), based on feedback from life and health insurance companies worldwide. Curious? Let's have a conversation.
Multinational life and health insurers must grow in markets that are increasingly complex. RGA’s Global Accounts augments our local expertise with a global view and a central point of contact. We deliver specialized expertise, deep industry knowledge, and insight into the most disruptive innovations.
