Tavaziva Madzinga Named Managing Director Of Britam Holdings

By Juma / Published January 19, 2021 | 8:00 am

Britam Holdings has appointed Zimbabwean Tavaziva Madzinga as its new managing director and chief executive officer to replace Dr. Benson Irungu Wairegi who is set to retire at the end of January after serving for 40 years.

Mr. Madzinga is an actuarial scientist, holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Cape Town, and has attended INSEAD Business School, France, and Harvard Business School.

He has over 20 years’ experience in the Insurance industry and has served in various capacities which include Chief Executive Officer Swiss Re (UK & Ireland), Managing Director, Swiss Re Middle East & Africa, Regional Chief Executive Officer South, and East Africa Old Mutual.

“The Board is confident that the Company will benefit immensely from Mr. Madzinga’s skills, knowledge, and vast experience,” Hollas concluded.

The company chairman Andrew Hollas said that Dr. Wairegi has served Britam diligently for 40 years and has helped grow the company from a small home service insurance to a listed multinational company at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with a presence in 7 countries in Africa.

“On behalf of our shareholders and the Board, I want to express my deep appreciation to Dr. Wairegi for his steady leadership which has seen Britam experience rapid growth during his tenure as the Group Managing Director. The Board appreciates Dr. Wairegi’s service and wishes him the very best in his future endeavors. As a result of his experience in the Industry, Britam will continue tapping into his skills in different capacities,” said Board Chairman, Andrew Hollas.

READ: Benson Wairegi Goes Home After 40 Years At Britam

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