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AWIE MYNHARDT
What do you do and what are your duties?
I am an insurance broker for Certisure and market
short-term and crop insurance products of various
insurers. I also deal with client claims.
How has your career progressed?
After my school career I did two years’ military service, and then worked at Volkskas Bank. I joined
Kroonstad-Wes Co-operative in 1981 as insurace
marketer. After the amalgamation of Senwes and Kroonstad-Wes Co-operative, the Kroonstad-Wes Insurance Division decided to break away and established
Kroonstad-Wes Brokers. Kroonstad-Wes Brokers then
became part of Univision, which currently conducts
business as Certisure Insurance Brokers.
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I was born in Bloemfontein, grew up in Koppies, and
later in Kroonstad.
Where were you schooled?
Laerskool Sarel Cilliers in Koppies up to standard 2,
after which I went to Kroonheuwel Primêr in Kroonstad. I completed my high school career at the Afrikaanse Hoërskool, Kroonstad (Rooiskool), in 1976.
What did you do directly after school?
I started to work directly after my military service and
after 35 years I am still an insurance broker.
How do you see your future within the company?
Certisure is involved in product development and the
acquisition of different agencies to ensure that all the
insurance requirements of the client are met. For that
reason I see an excellent future for myself at Certisure.
What advice would you give your client?
That one should insure property which could impact negatively on one's financial situation should it
be damaged/stolen. Leave the less important things
which only increase premiums.
What do you do in your spare time?
I like being outdoors and enjoy hunting, target shooting and fishing.
Family?
Married to Marie for 33 years. We have two children,
Michelle (30) and Freddie (26).
How do you see the insurance industry in 2016?
Due to the difficult economic conditions I believe that
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