Nzou Samanyanga

Hold full underwriting authority up to treaty capacity across a Property, Casualty, and Specialty Risks portfolio with a GWP of approximately GBP 20 million. Advise on operational strategies, oversee facultative placements, and lead product development initiatives.

Directed Underwriting, Business Development, Risk Management, and Claims with full accountability for compliance and operational performance. Developed underwriting strategy and structured reinsurance treaty programmes.

Planned, organised, directed, and controlled the underwriting department, accountable for GWP, loss ratio, and key portfolio metrics. Approved pricing and terms, developed underwriting policies, and structured reinsurance treaties.

Established the Southern Region Branch from inception, building underwriting, claims, broker network, and agent training. Led cross-class underwriting and approved facultative reinsurance placements.

Underwrote Motor, Property, Personal Accident, General Liability, Fire & Allied Perils, and Engineering risks within delegated authority. Negotiated reinsurance placements and processed claims.

Rotated through Claims and Underwriting, processing quotations, renewals, claims, and reinsurance recoveries. Advised clients on appropriate coverage across multiple lines.

Attained the ANZIIF Senior Associate (CIP) designation.

Completed the Certificate in Re/Insurance.

Achieved the ACII designation, becoming a Chartered Insurer.

Completed the Diploma in Claims, earning the Dip CII qualification.

Completed the Diploma in Insurance, earning the Dip IIZ qualification.

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Risk Management and Insurance, graduating as the Best Male Graduating Student.