Africa’s largest non-life insurer, Santam Group, has appointed Nigel Tatlock as Head of Property at its recently established subsidiary, Santam Syndicate 1918.
This appointment aligns with the syndicate’s long-term growth plans as it continues to develop its offering at Lloyd’s, after being granted permission to underwrite in late 2025 and launching on January 1st, 2026.
In his new role, Tatlock will lead the development of a “market-leading” property underwriting team to build a global property book that includes US and international markets on both an open market and binder distribution basis.
He has over four decades of industry experience, including over 15 years at Liberty Specialty Markets, where he most recently served as Head of Worldwide Property.
In the past, Tatlock has also served as the Head of London D&F property at XL Re and Senior Underwriter at Wren Syndicates (now Brit).
Recent appointments in the Property division include Briyangha (Brie) Suthagaran, previously at Atrium and Ascot, and Sam Tierney, previously at Arcadian and Hiscox. Further hires are expected in the coming months as the Syndicate continues to deepen its underwriting capability.
Simon Clapham, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) and Active Underwriter of the Syndicate, commented, “The reception to the launch of Santam Syndicate 1918 has been truly fantastic and welcoming. This is also true in our recruitment efforts.
“The arrival of Nigel, who is widely respected for his depth of experience and insights, will be a great boost as we continue to establish a strong and credible presence in the London market, driving sustainable growth for all our stakeholders.”
Tatlock added, “It is an exciting time to be joining Santam Syndicate 1918. I’m looking forward to delivering momentum to the Syndicate’s strategic vision, collaborating closely with our international broker partners and clients to build a high quality, globally relevant Property portfolio, supported by a talented underwriting team.”
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