Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) has recorded a sharp rise in its half-year profit, signalling stronger financial performance as the insurer works to grow its business while keeping a tighter grip on costs.
The listed non-bank financial services provider reported a net profit of Ksh 124.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with Ksh 30.9 million in the same period last year. This represents an increase of more than four times over the previous year’s result.
The improved performance was supported by growth in insurance revenue, which rose to Sh2.2 billion during the period. The company’s latest results come as it continues to strengthen its financial position and expand its range of savings, insurance and retirement products.
Sanlam Allianz Holdings Kenya Group Chief Executive Officer Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo said the company was now in a stronger position to pursue growth while maintaining discipline on expenses.
“Most importantly, the business is fundamentally stronger and better capitalised,” Tumbo said.
He added that the company’s balance sheet had surpassed Sh40 billion for the first time, while its solvency ratio stood at 266%, well above the regulatory minimum.
The strong capital position is important for an insurance business because it provides a cushion against unexpected claims and other financial pressures while giving the company room to take on new business. For Sanlam Allianz, it also comes as the group seeks to turn its expanded capital base into more profitable operations.
“Our focus for the rest of the year is to grow quality insurance revenue, hold the line on costs, and convert our new capital base into profitable growth,” Tumbo said.
The company has also been broadening its retirement business as it looks beyond traditional insurance products. In February, Sanlam Allianz launched the Sanlam Allianz Income Drawdown Fund, giving retirees another option for accessing their pension savings after leaving formal employment.
The product allows eligible retirees to receive regular income while keeping part of their retirement savings invested. This gives customers more flexibility than a conventional annuity, where savings are generally exchanged for a predetermined income stream.
Industry reports indicate that the fund is aimed at retirees with at least Sh4 million in retirement savings and allows withdrawals of up to 12% of the fund annually. The product is designed to address the growing need for retirement solutions that provide income while allowing savings to remain invested.
Sanlam Allianz has also expanded its savings offering through Flexi Future Plus, targeting customers who want to build savings and later generate income at different stages of life.
The moves point to a broader strategy by the insurer to serve customers beyond traditional life and general insurance. Retirement planning, long-term savings and income products are becoming increasingly important as customers look for ways to prepare for financial needs later in life.
The company’s half-year results therefore come at a significant point in its growth strategy. With insurance revenue at Ksh 2.2 billion, a balance sheet above Ksh 40 billion and a solvency ratio of 266%, Sanlam Allianz enters the second half of 2026 with a stronger financial base.
Its challenge will now be to maintain the pace of profit growth while controlling costs and converting the additional capital and expanding product range into sustainable returns.
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