ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Established in 2005 and previously trading as Multiline Insurance Administrators (Pty) Ltd, Genoa Underwriting Managers was created out of necessity when we realised that a commercial opportunity existed in certain niche market Liability
focus areas.
Traditionally, the Liability space is an overtraded one, and it was through the identification of these niche areas that we were able to build a sizeable Liability book of business, and to establish a trusted client base of top clients throughout the country. Through a partnership with Safire Insurance Company (FSP 2092), we have established ourselves as a leading niche-market, liability Underwriting Manager who is able to provide fast, efficient and insurance specific solutions.
PIERRE BEKKER
Director
BSC Forestry (Hons), B Comm
Pierre has been in the insurance industry
for 20 years and has been instrumental in helping revolutionise the company.
He forms part of our dynamic and experienced Management Team in guiding and developing
this great company.
033 264 8500 | 083 630 1831
pierre@genoa.co.za
MICHAEL-JOHN DAMANT
Director
BSS LLB NQF Level 7
Michael is a qualified Attorney, holding a BSS LLB from Rhodes University, Grahamstown and is a
co-founder of Genoa Underwriting Managers.
His career has seen him specialise in a number of areas in the financial services space where he has gained experience, both locally and abroad. He has a proven executive management track record and oversees the running of all facets of the Company.
010 286 1915 | 082 775 5221
michael@genoa.co.za
WERNER BADENHORST
Chief Operating Officer
CA (SA)
Werner is a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the South African Short Term insurance industry.
He offers valuable insights and expertise in terms of financial and regulatory reporting, governance and risk management as well as technical insurance reserving and IFRS 17.
010 286 1915 | 066 472 5634
werner@genoa.co.za
ROCHELLE CAMPBELL
Underwriting Manager
Associate (AIISA)
Rochelle has been in the insurance industry
for 24 years where she has gained extensive experience in personal, commercial and liability/casualty insurance areas.
She oversees all aspects of the underwriting approach, from technical rating to re-insurance facultative placements, and is available to assist with any queries our clients may have.
010 286 1915 | 072 488 4306
rochelle@genoa.co.za
PRAVASHNIE PILLAY
Senior Med-Mal Underwriter
Licentiate (LIISA)
Pravashnie has been in the insurance industry for
10 years where her key focus has been on the
niche areas of professional indemnity and
medical malpractice insurance.
She oversees all aspects of the underwriting for the medical malpractice product. She is able to provide advice or assistance with any of our clients
queries or concerns.
010 286 1915 | 072 053 1703
pravashnie@genoa.co.za
PORTIA THAPAYO
Senior Financial Service Provider Underwriter
NQF Level 4
Portia has been in the Insurance Industry for 14 years where her focus has been on Professional Indemnity for Financial Service Providers (FSP’s) and Commercial Insurance Placements.
Portia oversees all aspects of the underwriting process for our FSP book which includes everything from the technical rating too facultative re-insurance placements. She is always available to assist with any queries our clients may have.
