Sanlam appoints new chief legal advisor

Sanlam Life Insurance Limited has appointed Sagie Nadasen as its chief legal advisor. Nadasen joined Sanlam in 2001 as a legal advisor, and he took up his current position in January 2010. He is responsible for tending to legal and compliance related issues affecting the business of Sanlam Personal Finance (SPF).

Lizé Lambrechts, chief executive of SPF, says that Nadasen’s track record as a legal advisor combined with his nine years experience with Sanlam has equipped him with the perfect skills for this position. “He has an in-depth understanding of legislation, court rulings and the directives that affect our business, as well as exceptional insight into the legal issues pertaining to SPF. We are excited to have someone of his outstanding calibre in this pivotal role in our business.”

Prior to joining Sanlam, Nadasen practiced law as an attorney and was a professor at the Law Faculty of the former University of Durban-Westville. Nadasen holds a BA (Law) degree and a LL.B degree from the University of Durban-Westville and a Doctorandus Juris and LL.D degree from the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands.