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Insurance Business Leaders Series / 20-11-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Walter Marte, Managing Executive, Nedbank Insurance

"We invest heavily in culture, talent development and creating an effective workforce. Our culture is a key differentiator that helps us attract and retain talent. I would describe it as inclusive, diverse, safe, caring, supportive, fun and…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 23-10-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Robert Dommisse, CEO Life Insurance, SanlamAllianz

"A good leader should set a vision for people, so that the employees feel part of something bigger than just coming to work every day and doing their job. And then inspire the organisation to perform beyond the expectations of stakeholders.…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 18-09-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Johan van Greuning, CEO, Standard Insurance Limited

"I first joined Standard Bank in 1995 and have since then held several executive positions including CFO for Wealth; Director for the Bancassurance business; Director of Commercial Insurance; Chief Operating Officer of Personal and Corporate…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 07-08-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Emeka Akwiwu, Executive Director, Continental Reinsurance Plc.

A career in insurance is probably the best-kept secret. I started my career in 1998 in a postroom in Manchester, UK, for the Independent Insurance Group plc. Since then I have had various roles which have transitioned into leadership positions,…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 31-07-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Carli Jacobs, CEO, Swiss Re Africa

"I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in a diverse range of roles over the last 20 years, spanning reinsurance, direct insurance and broking. People often say they didn’t choose our industry per se, and similarly, coming…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 26-06-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Sean Hanlon, Executive Director, BrightRock

"Starting BrightRock has been the most challenging and most rewarding experience of my career. I had to build a sales team from the ground up, which was difficult as a new player in the market with no track record, no brand, and a completely…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 22-05-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Teshlin Akaloo, MD, NetcarePlus

"Working as an Actuarial Analyst shifted my perspective. Immersed in solving for South Africa's middle market needs, I discovered a passion for innovative solutions to address real-world challenges. Every role since has aimed to fulfil this…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 17-04-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Schalk Malan, CEO, BrightRock

"From early on, BrightRock’s leadership team has nurtured a co-creative, multi-disciplinary approach. The other critical element for leaders is to ensure that the organisation’s people understand the company’s vision but also the vision and…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 10-04-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Kalim Rajab, MD, New National Assurance Company

"As the largest empowerment player in the short-term space, we tend to attract people who want to be involved in something bigger than themselves – the creation of meaningful transformation in the insurance industry. And we try to retain them…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 03-04-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Besa Ruele, CEO, Hollard Life Solutions

"Technology has had a major impact in all areas of our lives, and insurance is not exempt. The insurance industry has embraced and will need to ramp up that embracing of technology to remain relevant and accessible to both policyholders and…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 27-03-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nine leadership questions for Evodia Phahlane, FNB Insure Chief Operating Officer

"Nothing beats witnessing the positive impact you make in people’s lives at a time of need – this has been the most rewarding aspect of my career. It reaffirms my belief in the importance of our work and fuels my ongoing passion to serve," says…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 06-03-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Eight leadership questions for Yuresh Maharaj, CEO, Liberty Group

In our 2024 series of the insurance business leaders, we hit it off with eight (8) leadership questions for Yuresh Maharaj, Chief Executive, Liberty - the Insurance and Asset Management business unit of the Standard Bank Group.

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 20-10-23 / Shelly Nxumalo

Nine leadership questions for Gugu Mtetwa, Chief Operating Officer, Santam Insurance

"My approach of treating everyone, regardless of their title or position, with a recognition of our shared humanity - and the concept of ‘lifting as you rise’ is also integral to my leadership philosophy – ensuring that I contribute to enabling…

Insurance Business Leaders Series / 13-10-23 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Nine leadership questions for Prabashini Moodley, MD, Old Mutual Corporate

"The ability to balance multiple perspectives – short term / long term; customer/employer/shareholder while still driving a coherent strategy; The ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and gain buy in; The ability to be vulnerable…

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