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T RA D E N E W S
Know your
Certisure Broker
CARLA WISE
AUBREY KRUGER
WHAT DO YOU DO AT CERTISURE?
I act as insurance broker (still under supervision) for
Certisure in Viljoenskroon and market short-term
and crop insurance of different insurers. I also deal
with claims and I am responsible for the manage-
ment of the Viljoenskroon office.
HOW HAS YOUR CAREER PROGRESSED UNTIL NOW?
Directly after school I started to work for the local
panelbeaters. I married the owner, a high school
sweetheart, a year later. I worked there for 17 years
before I joined Certisure four years ago.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I was born and bred in Viljoenskroon.
WHERE DID YOU ATTEND SCHOOL?
I completed my primary and high school careers in
Viljoenskroon – Salomon Senekal High School.
WHAT WERE YOUR PLANS AFTER SCHOOL?
I did not really have plans after school. Financially it
was not possible to go for tertiary education, which
is why I immediately took a job.
DO YOU SEE A FUTURE FOR YOURSELF IN THE COMPANY?
I would like to obtain the necessary qualifications
and to render excellent service. My objective is to
ensure that the client feels comfortable to do busi-
ness with me, as broker. Happy client, happy bro-
ker, happy Certisure.
BEST ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUR CLIENTS?
Make sure that you know your needs in respect of
short-term or crop insurance cover. Communicate
with your broker and make sure you understand
each other. It will only strengthen the future client/
broker relationship.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? ANY HOBBIES?
I like reading when I get a chance to do so.
FAMILY?
I am recently divorced and have two daughters,
Marijke (18) and Anke (13).
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APRIL/MAY 2017 • SENWES Scenario