Aug 31 (Reuters) - Santam Ltd :
* Reviewed condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30 2016
* H1 gross written premium growth both including and excluding cell captive insurance 8 pct
* Says H1 headline earnings per share decreased by 29 pct
* Says interim dividend of 311 cents per share, up 8 pct
* Special dividend of 800 cents per share
* Says 25 pct rand depreciation during 2015 is expected to negatively impact claims cost
* Solvency ratio of 51 pct at June 30 2016 exceeded group's target solvency range of 35-45 pct of net written premiums
* Says increased exposure to non-rand-denominated business further increases foreign exchange volatility
* Will target an economic capital coverage range of 130-170 pct going forward Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)