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Sanlam Allianz EGM: Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) wants shareholders to approve a name change to Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) PLC at an EGM on 12 November 2026. The CMA-cleared notice ties the rename to an internal reorganisation that would move the life insurance business onto the listed company.
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What the Sanlam Allianz EGM will vote on
According to the EGM notice, the electronic meeting is on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11.00 a.m. Shareholders will consider a special resolution to change the company name from Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC to Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) PLC, plus related Articles amendments for the reorganisation.
Why the Sanlam Allianz EGM name change
The company and Sanlam Allianz Life propose transferring the entire life insurance business — assets, liabilities and portfolio — to the listed company as a going concern, removing an intermediate holding layer. The Board says the new name would match the operating business after that transfer. The notice states the change would not create a new legal entity, alter share capital or shareholding, or affect the NSE listing.
How to take part
Proxies needed mobile numbers with Image Registrars by 10 November 2026 at 11.00 a.m. Questions can go to egm@ke.sanlamallianz.com or to Sanlam Tower / Image Registrars. The announcement was issued with CMA approval under the Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures Regulations; CMA assumes no responsibility for the statements.
Policyholders of Sanlam Allianz Life should read the circular for how contracts novate to the listed company after the transfer. Shareholders are not being asked to inject fresh capital for the rename itself. If the special resolution passes and the Registrar issues the change-of-name certificate, CDS displays and broker tickets will need to pick up the new legal name while the NSE ticker continuity follows market practice.
Articles amendments on the agenda support the reorganisation mechanics after the name vote. Shareholders who cannot join the electronic meeting should lodge proxies early enough for Image Registrars to validate mobile numbers. The Board recommends the rename as in the company’s best interests; the CMA clearance note reminds readers that the Authority does not vouch for the correctness of statements in the notice.
For readers tracking Sanlam Allianz EGM, the takeaway is practical: Insurers watching the Sanlam Allianz EGM should also track other NSE insurance reorganisations. See also First Assurance Absa exit. This Sanlam Allianz EGM briefing sticks to primary documents only.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Sanlam Allianz EGM?
Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11.00 a.m., by electronic communication.
What is the proposed new name?
Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) PLC.
Will the share still be listed?
Yes. The notice says the listing on the NSE is unaffected.
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