Sanlam is a leading financial services group based in Cape Town, South Africa. Sanlam’s association with Shriram Group began in 2005 with the emergence of Shriram Life Insurance Company (SLIC), a part of the diversified Shriram Group. Over the years, the relationship has deepened significantly with Sanlam having a stake in the Shriram Group and a stake of 23% in Shriram Life Insurance through its 100% subsidiary.

Serve the underserved thereby creating wealth in the community is the founding philosophy of the Shriram Group. Since inception in 1974 by Padma Bhushan Mr.Thyagarajan, the group has endeavored to provide the mass customer segment with premium financial services platforms. Headquartered in Chennai, the group has 2600 branches and 60,000 employees.