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Established on 01 JUNE 2018, TRUM AFRICA LIMITED, fondly known as TRUM, stands as a beacon in the insurance industry.
Registered as a Category One Global Business Company in Mauritius, we operate under an Insurance Agent license, approved by the Mauritian Financial Services Commission. Our reach extends beyond Mauritius, with TRUM registered as a foreign FSP (financial service provider) in South Africa, ensuring our presence in both Africa and South Africa.
Our business thrives on our association with Lloyds of London, leveraging their proven track record.
Our team, a blend of experience and expertise, operates from Mauritius for Africa (excluding South Africa) and Durban for South African business. With a focus on delivering top-notch administration and accounting services, our industry professionals bring considerable experience to the table. Proudly, TRUM is a part of FEG’s Corporate Governance program.
Objectives and Beyond:
- Evolve into a Multiline ‘Super’ UMA structure, offering a plethora of commercial lines insurance products.
- Expand our geographical reach to Southern Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands.
- Cater to a wide clientele including consumers, insurance brokers, insurers, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers.
- Offer covers in multiple currencies, especially USD, while ensuring a robust legal infrastructure.
- Develop key partnerships with a maximum of 5 insurer partners.
- Achieve an annual recurring premium of ZAR500Million or more.
- Launch a Mauritian-based risk-taking vehicle.
- Introduce a purpose-built IT system and HR base to support our objectives.
Legacy
Our business thrives on our association with Lloyds of London, leveraging their proven track record. Our team, a blend of experience and expertise, operates from Mauritius for Africa (excluding South Africa) and Durban for South African business. With a focus on delivering top-notch administration and accounting services, our industry professionals bring considerable experience to the table. Proudly, TRUM is a part of FEG’s Corporate Governance program.
Vision
Our aim is to offer short-term insurance products in targeted areas for Brokers, Insurers, Reinsurers, and Reinsurance brokers throughout Africa. We aspire to carry risk, participate in selected classes, and arrange the reinsurance support, ensuring a holistic approach to insurance.
Offerings
From existing commercial products that span across all industries in Africa to products in development tailored for specific sectors like Tourism, Hospitality, and Commuter Transport, our offerings are diverse and comprehensive. Our product range includes Wildlife, Cyber, Assets, Political Violence and Terrorism, Personal Accident, Kidnap & Ransom, and many more.
Meet Our Team
Behind every successful venture is a team of dedicated individuals, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to the table. At TRUM, our team is our strength. Comprising industry veterans, innovative thinkers, and dynamic professionals, our team is the driving force that propels us forward. Dive in to get acquainted with the minds and hearts that make TRUM the trusted name it is today.
SOUTH AFRICA
Executive Head:
Carla Gillham
With over 2 decades of multi-class commercial underwriting experience, Carla manages group binders, key insurer relationships, and balancing quality products with sustainable premiums.
Underwriting Manager:
James Rawdon
With 17 years in the insurance industry, James transitioned from the tourism and hospitality sector to oversee the wildlife binder with Lloyds of London.
Underwriting Manager:
Vusi Sibiya
With 25 years in the insurance industry, Vusi applies commercial underwriting experience to oversee binders at Lloyds of London and A-rated local insurers.
Claims Manager: Anisha Hector
A seasoned short-term insurance specialist with over a decade of expertise, Anisha excels in claims negotiation, customer service, and team leadership.
SOUTH AFRICA
MAURITIUS
TRUM Direct Manager: Nadia Coward
With over 15 years’ experience, Nadia specializes in tourism related liabilities and offers financial advice and risk analysis.
Underwriting: Samantha Naidoo
With over 13 years in the insurance industry, Samantha is committed and professional in all aspects of her work. She adds great value to the team.
Director:
Leanne Henwood
With 24 years’ experience, Leanne manages multiple Lloyd’s of London binders and oversees diverse insurance portfolios.
Director:
Murray Corbett
With 30 years’ experience, Murray leads binders in Political Risks Insurance, Cyber Liability, and Directors & Officers Liability through Lloyd’s of London.