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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1628476915090{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #022b4b !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”fe-banner”][vc_column el_class=”fe-banner-row” css=”.vc_custom_1628477652404{background-image: url(https://www.firstequity.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/piqsels.com-exco.jpg?id=1394) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” el_class=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”Meet our Exco” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23022b4b” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We believe that to stay ahead of competitors and abreast of our clients’ needs we need a combination of experience, capacity, innovation and agility. We are fortunate to have excellent leadership with the right combination of experience, capacity, innovation and agility to ensure these options are well researched and the very best opportunities are presented to you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”top” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1625498573445{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1625493412918{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}” el_class=”column-first”][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”2707″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_custom_heading text=”Phil Pettersen” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1625307685678{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625307868589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]FCII, FIISA, Chartered Risk Manager, Chartered Director (SA) FRMSA
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“I believe I am ideally qualified to Chair the group board in achieving its aspirations.”
Phillip has had 45 years as an Insurance / Reinsurance market professional, with the privilege of working in both the underwriting and broking sectors in South Africa and abroad.
During the last 10 years, he has developed a concurrent career as professional non-executive director (NED) of several well-known Insurance and reinsurance companies. One NED position is listed on the JSE AltX and the on the Mauritius Stock Exchange (SEM). With excellent local and international market and technical skills, complementing a strong governance capability as a Chartered Director SA.[/vc_column_text][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”4″]
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His information technology specialisation sets Vis apart from the rest
Vis had various senior management positions including Senior Executive on the EXCO of Allianz SA. Allianz is Europe’s and one of the world’s largest Insurance and Banking Groups.
Vis has run a management consulting practice and was part of the Nedbank Insurance Exco for 9 years, he also served on the Nedbank Merger Steering Committee before leaving to form firstEquity.
Vis understands not only the local service requirements of complex accounts, but with his information technology specialisation introduces efficiencies into business operations that assist both the client and broker in managing portfolios more efficiently[/vc_column_text][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”4″][/gem_list][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The expertise to keep you covered” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:48|text_align:center|color:%23022b4b|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1625982436185{padding-top: 30px !important;}” el_class=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”The expertise to keep you covered” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:center|color:%23022b4b|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1625982445354{padding-top: 30px !important;}” el_class=”vc_hidden-lg”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1628567473705{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2712″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kevin Watson” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23022b4b” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1625301416332{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1627007269572{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”]CA(SA), MBA, Certified Director
CFO
Kevin’s ability to put systems and strategies in place are instrumental in turning companies around globally.
Kevin, a chartered accountant with an MBA, brings with him 30 years of international experience having worked in various executive roles, in multiple industries, in almost 20 countries. He joined the group in 2009 and has been part of the executive committee who has assisted the group to more than quadruple in size, and depth of client offering, in the past decade.
As a Certified Director and having spent time on the board of listed companies, Kevin is well positioned to ensure that the group grows in a well governed and sustainable way. He heads up the Group Finance, Governance, Strategy and Shared Services divisions.[/vc_column_text][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”4″]
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COO
With financial services running in his blood, it’s no wonder that developing bespoke industry products comes second nature to Anthony
As part of the founding family of SATIB, Anthony has spent his entire career in financial services. Anthony obtained a Social Sciences Degree from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, and shortly after joined SATIB Insurance Brokers.
Anthony’s time is spent performing various management duties, administration of key insurance facilities, developing bespoke industry products and servicing of key group clients.[/vc_column_text][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”4″]
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Gavin’s amiable personality paired with his unrivaled knowledge of the industry makes him the obvious choice as primary liaison for key insurance carrier management teams.
Gavin began his career in insurance at Jardine Insurance Brokers in London, where he spent two years on the property team, broking property risks into Lloyd’s of London and London Insurance Company market.
Gavin joined SATIB Insurance Brokers and has played a significant role in growing the group. Gavin’s hands-on approach sees him as the primary liaison with key insurance carrier management teams. He is passionate about driving the company’s new business strategy and interacting with clients. Gavin heads up the Group’s African growth efforts.[/vc_column_text][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”4″]
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