2026 Santam Specialist Broker Symposium:
The Winning Playbook
The Santam Specialist Broker Symposium introduces The Winning Playbook, a strategic exploration of specialist thinking for a changing game. Step into an environment of high-performance leadership, where adapting to market change with confidence and ambition provides a decisive advantage.
Inspired by elite sport, we recognise that true performance is rooted in disciplined preparation, specialist expertise, and the ability to perform under pressure. Success is built, not accidental. Join us as we elevate the insurance discourse, translating the coaching mindset of professional athletics into actionable strategies for brokers and insurers.
This is more than a symposium. It is a collaborative arena designed to strengthen partnerships, sharpen thinking, and prepare you for an evolving risk environment. From reading the field to anticipate emerging risks to executing flawlessly under pressure, we are charting the future of specialist insurance in a volatile world.
What to expect:
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An Opening Address by Gareth Beaver, setting the strategic vision for high-performance leadership and collaborative success.
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The Broker of the Future, an exploration of how specialist advice and relationship-driven value remain crucial as digital ecosystems and AI reshape distribution.
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Targeted Breakaway Sessions tackling complex, real-world challenges, including climate risks in agriculture and aviation, and the impact of deteriorating infrastructure on supply chains and trade.
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Plenary Discussions unpacking systemic shifts, from the rise of AI risks and silent exposures to the critical shift from protection to prevention in climate-related catastrophes.
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A Keynote on Performing Under Pressure, featuring insights from sports icons on leadership, resilience, and decision-making in high-stakes moments.
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A Premium, Interactive Experience, utilising diverse session formats and interactive tools designed to foster deep engagement, continuous learning, and team trust.
2026
06 November
13:30 - 17:30
The Four Seasons Hotel
67 Jan Smuts Ave, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2132
to RSVP and advise on any dietary requirements.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Santam is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 3416),
a licensed non-life insurer and controlling company for its group companies.
At any stage until the start of the event, should you wish to opt-out, please send an email to ssscomms@santam.co.za
Join us. Let's master the changing game, together.