Cape Town, 10 September 2026 – Sanlam is the highest-ranked South African company in the TIME World’s Best Companies 2026, published on 9 September 2026, climbing 321 places since 2025. A total of 1,000 companies from around the world are recognised and ranked by TIME each year for their performance and contribution to shaping the future of business.

Compiled in partnership with Statista, companies are evaluated across three equally weighted dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability performance (ESG). Sanlam’s global ranking of 388th is up from 709th in 2025.

CEO Paul Hanratty says: "At Sanlam, our purpose is to empower generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous, partnering with our customers to help them navigate their journey towards financial freedom. That means building a leading emerging markets business that creates long-term value through its people, supports inclusive growth, and operates responsibly across the markets in which we serve."

“We are proud to see Sanlam acknowledged on this global stage. The recognition reflects the commitment of our people and the trust our clients place in us. What makes this ranking particularly meaningful is that it looks beyond financial performance alone, recognising companies that create long-term value through their people, sustainable growth and responsible business practices.”

The announcement comes as Sanlam continues to execute on its growth strategy across South Africa, the rest of Africa and India. On 10 September, the group reported strong underlying new business growth of 22% and a 64% increase in net client cash flows for the six months to 30 June 2026, reflecting continued momentum across its operations.