The Shackleton Group was founded in 2001 by Mark Lynn and Steven Main and grew to include the following divisions:-
A market leader in the acquisition and management of distressed debt portfolios from various financial institutions.
A provider of niche commercial insurance products in the Guarantee and Liability classes in South Africa. Shackleton Risk was sold in 2024 to Safire Insurance Company.
Provides life insurance, disability, retrenchment and critical illness cover in South Africa. Shackleton Life was sold in 2024 to Sanlam via its Capital Legacy division.
A specialist Liability insurance underwriter to medical practitioners, attorneys, auditors, fiduciary practitioners and other professionals in South Africa. Genoa was sold in 2025 to Lombard Insurance Company and Leppard.