Johan Botes

Experience

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  Santam Insurance

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2010

  • Achieving growth targets and acceding budgeted premium income• Ensuring the profitability of the area by managing loss ratios• Being in charge and managing of managing the expenses budget of the area• Building relationships with Intermediaries• Networking and negotiating with the support functions in the company• Adding value to intermediaries by applying technical policy contract advise and insurance principles• Deciding on ex gratia payments and protecting the image of the company• Human Resources functions included, performance reviews, development discussions and disciplinary processes, recruitment and placing.• Developing the skills level in the area, by on the job training, coaching and mentoring of staff• Setting up and facilitating internal and external information sessions and forums Show less

  • Area Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

  • Marketing Manager

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
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  Santam Insurance

  May 2010 - Jul 2014

  National Business Development Manager

  • Having a good understanding and knowledge of the Broker community• Understanding Santam’s strategy and underwriting principles • Applying my experience of IT systems Policy administration systems.• Closing Binder and Outsourced services agreements with Intermediaries• Giving advice and talking with authority on the relevant legislation, including FAIS. • Negotiating technical details on products and underwriting rules• Suggesting different options regarding delivery channels in the company• Writing large blocks of profitable business to assist Santam’s growth Strategy Show less

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  Asbotes

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Managing Director

  • Implementing marketing strategies, • Implementing and managing work flow processes • Streamlining management structures• Restructuring of the companies’ strategy towards product lines and delivery channels• Implementing a quote, pricing and costing model across the business• Introducing stock taking procedures and management of raw materials• The task also included drafting of job specifications, performance reviews, setting up of basic employment contracts, negotiating with labor unions and writing and implementing Human Resources policy and procedure. • The financial and organic restructuring of the business• Building of new relations and sustaining and strengthening existing ones• Taking responsibility for annual statements and budgeting and management of expenses policies and cash flow Show less

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  RENASA INSURANCE COMPANY

  Jun 2015 - now

  National Business Development Manager

  Having a good understanding and knowledge of the Broker community• Understanding Renasa’s strategy and underwriting principles • Applying my experience of IT systems Policy administration systems.• Closing Binder and Outsourced services agreements with Intermediaries• Giving advice and talking with authority on the relevant legislation, including FAIS. • Negotiating technical details on products and underwriting rules• Suggesting different options regarding delivery channels in the company• Writing large blocks of profitable business to assist Renasa’s growth Strategy Show less