company profile - diamond general insurance...
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COMPANY PROFILE
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Head Office Mrs. E.K. Kalenga: Chief Executive Officer
Mr. H. Kambo : Chief Financial Officer
Mr. F. Dogo : Chief Operating Officer
Mr. C. Lungu : Accounting and Risk Manager
Mr P. K.Mannava: Corporate Sales Manager
Mr M. A. Chilomo: Customer Relations Manager
Mrs. N. Sodala : Head Strategic Business Unit 1
Mrs. G. Nkonde : Head Strategic Business Unit 2
Mr. R. Kaira : Claims Processor
Central Park
Mr. M. Simfukwe : Branch Manager Chilenje Branch Mrs. C.M. Ilukena: Branch Manager Kitwe Branch
Ms. N. Moomba : Regional Manager Ndola Branch
Mrs. J. Mainga : Branch Underwriter Livingstone Office
Mr. B Moomba : Branch Manager Chingola Office
Mr. S Lungu : Branch Manager
Contact Persons
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Vision
To be the first choice provider of quality insurance and risk management services
Mission
To provide superior insurance and risk management services to our customers in Zambia by offering
outstanding customer service through utilization of skilled human resources, state of the art technology and
leveraging on our internationals links to provide a sustainable return to stakeholder.
Values
• We value ethical principles
• We are committed to accountability, Integrity and professionalism
• We believe in team work
• We believe our customers are precious
• We regard our employees as our most valuable asset
Strategic Focus
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Diamond General Insurance Limited, formerly Cavmont Capital Insurance Corporation Limited (CCICL) is a
privately owned short term insurance company which was incorporated in the Republic of Zambia on 25th
October 2001. Diamond General Insurance Limited is registered under the Companies Act and is licensed by the
Pensions and Insurance Authority of Zambia to underwrite Non-Life or Short-term Insurance Business.
Diamond General’s main business objective is to create a world class insurance company with excellent claims
payment and risk management services.
The company’s continued growth reflects team spirit and the ability to successfully harness key values which
drive business forward. The unrelenting pursuit of this goal enables Diamond General to attract a high quality of
intellectual capital, thereby establishing and retaining long-term relationships with clients. Diamond General
Insurance has grown rapidly, achieving in excess of 40% compound growth per annum over the last five years.
Diamond General Insurance is a dynamic, high energy and empowering company that delivers an unparalleled
service to clients. As the company evolves to face exciting challenges ahead, Diamond General Insurance will
continue to listen, observe, think and innovate.
Shareholders
The Company shareholders are Lava Consortium of Zambia who have a 57% controlling share and Baobab
Holdings of Zimbabwe with 43%.This Company therefore is majority Zambian owned and controlled.
Corporate Governance Strength
Our board consists of seven reputable non-executive directors who meet quarterly to provide strategic direction
to the company. The board has three sub-committees namely:-
Audit and risk management committee
Manpower Committee
Investments Committee
Background
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Arthur Ndhlovu Chairman
Mr Ndhlovu is an astute business and accounting professional and is the current Principal
Consultant at Enfin Solutions. Mr Arthur Ndhlovu has mostly worked in the insolvency
and project management and company restructuring sectors.
Mr Ndhlovu has served on the following boards
• Stanbic Bank
• Zambia Venture Capital fund. • Trustee of Stanbic Pensions fund scheme
Larry Kalala Non-Executive Director
Mr. Larry F Kalala is the immediate past Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Zambia Ltd.
His experience spans over 32 years in management at senior level with the ANZ Grindalys
bank and three other top banks in Zambia. During his tenure at Stanbic Bank, the bank
achieved Phenomenal growth in terms of profit after tax, low cost to income ratio and a
very high return on equity when compared to competition.
Mr. Kalala has served on the following boards
• Zambia National Insurance brokers
• Zambia Privatization Agency
• Trustee Zambia Privatization Trust fund
• Zambia Venture Capital • Member of finance committee of the YWCA
William P. Saunders Non-Executive Director
Mr. William R Saunders is a British born national and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales and is an established resident of Zambia. Mr. Saunders
established WP Saunders chartered accountants in 1992 and is currently a senior partner
for BDO Spencer Stewart Zambia.
Mr Saunders has served on the following boards among others
• Agriculture and Commercial Show Society of Zambia — President 2005/2007
• Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Zega Limited board Chairman
• Farmers house Plc
• Zambia Export growers Association
• EAS Zambia Ltd
Grace Muradzikwa Non-Executive Director
Mrs Grace Muradzikwa has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry across
Southern Africa and is currently Managing Director of NicozDiamond Insurance Ltd of
Zimbabwe the largest short term insurance company in Zimbabwe. Mrs. Muradzikwa
holds a Bachelor of Administration degree and a Masters in Business Administration.
Board of Directors
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Mrs. Muradzikwa serves on the following board
• Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe Academic board
• UGI Insurance Ltd Malawi
• First Insurance Limited Uganda
• CFI Holdings Zimbabwe
• Board of Examiner — Insurance institute of South Africa • Clover Leaf Panel Beaters (PVT) Ltd.
Timothy Nyika Non-Executive Director
Mr Nyika is a chartered accountant and is currently Chief Financial Officer & Executive
Director of Baobab Holdings Ltd. Mr Nyika holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree and a
Masters in Business Leadership.
Mr. Nyika Currently serves on the following boards
• ZimRe Holdings Ltd
• Genesis Securities - Chairman • Genesis Global – Chairman
Ian Kumwenda Non-Executive Director
Mr. Kumwenda is a chartered insurer and has over 20 years Industry experience in insurance,
he holds an MSc in Strategic Management. Mr. Kumwenda is currently Managing Director of
United General Insurance of Malawi and has previously worked for National Bank of Malawi
as well as Commercial Union Assurance.
Mr. Kumwenda serves on the following boards
• Insurance Association of Malawi — President • Frontier Financial Services – Director
Miyanda Maimbo-Kahari Non-Executive Director
Ms Miyanda Maimbo-Kahari is Managing Consultant of Prosoft Human Resource Solutions
in Zambia and Zimbabwe and has vast experience in development of strategies for human
resource development. Ms Maimbo-Kahari has previously worked for Celsys Comms of
Zimbabwe as HR, Training & Development Manager as well as DHL International as
Assistant Customer Services Manager
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People are the epicenter of Diamond General Insurance Limited. People are the company’s greatest assets and
their dedication fuels every aspect of the company’s ‘can do’ approach to client service. Diamond General
believes the process of creating solutions to risk requires expertise, innovation, and energy. The company’s focus
and passion is on positive value takes pride in the ability of staff to listen, understand and fully respond to
clients’ actual needs. The long-term relationships that Diamond General Insurance enjoys with both the clients
and brokers exemplify the success of this approach. This is not governed by short-term or price driven views, but
a desire to ensure that Diamond General’s clients have the most appropriate and current mechanism for the
management and transfer of risk. Integral to this process of creating risk solutions is a value system that has
established Diamond General as one of the most highly respected participants in the Zambian Insurance market.
This value system is characterized by trust, honesty and integrity and is of paramount importance to the
company.
Chief Executive Officer
Edna Kalenga is a seasonal insurer with over 20 years work experience in the industry.
She holds a Master of Business Administration with Herriot-Watt University,
Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Scotland, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in
Public Administration with the University of Zambia and also an Advanced Diploma
in Insurance. Edna has vast experience in insurance business and has held senior
position in two other insurance companies in Zambia. As Chief Executive Officer for
Diamond, she is responsible of stirring the company strategies and implementing
company policies in line with the Company’s vision of sustained growth and
profitability. Edna is an Associate Chartered member of the Chartered Insurance
Institute (CII) of UK and Member of IOD.
Chief Operating Officer
Farai Dogo is a holder of MBA, MDP, Fellow and Associate of the Insurance Institute
of South Africa, has 18 years working experience of which over 10 years was served in
senior management positions. Farai has worked as Head Strategic Business Unit with
NicozDiamond Limited, Marketing Manager with SFG Insurance Limited and Claims
Manager with Heritage Tanzania Insurance Company Limited. He once served as an
examiner and lecturer for the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe, Chairman of COMESA
Yellow card scheme and a technical member of the Association Insurance of Tanzania.
Chief Financial Officer
Herman Kambo has a career spanning over 13 years across diverse sectors of Oil &
Gas, Banking, Insurance and Audit Practice. He joined the Company on 1st March
2013 and has a wealth of experience in Finance, Treasury Management, Audit and
Risk Management gained from various organization such as Access Bank (Zambia)
Limited and Kobil Zambia Limited. He is a Chartered Accountant and Member of the
Zambia Institute of Accountants. He is also a holder of a Bachelors Degree in
Accountancy from the Copperbelt University. Herman started his career with BDO
where he obtained three years professional accounting experience.
Our people
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Prior to joining Diamond General Insurance early this year, he worked for Access
Bank (Zambia) Limited as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer.
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Organization Structure
Shareholders
Board of Directors
Chief Executive officer
Chief Operating
Officer
Chief
Financial
Officer
Human resource
& Admin
Treasury & control
Management
Finance Business
Development
Claims Underwriting Branches
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Products & Services - Insurance Risk Solutions Diamond General brings technical and operational expertise, exceptional market contacts and extensive
knowledge of the Zambian insurance market. The quality of our people and their unrivalled academic
backgrounds uniquely qualifies us to provide the best insurance solutions.
Travel Insurance
Property Risks
• Fire & Allied Perils
• Fire Loss of Profits
• Office Comprehensive
• Asset All Risks/Business Multi-Peril
• Domestic Package - House owners & Householders
• Contractors All Risks
• Erection All Risks
• Construction Bonds
Construction & Engineering Risks
• Machinery Breakdown
• Machinery Loss of Profit
• Plant All Risks
• Boiler
• Deterioration of Stock
• Computer/Electronic All Risks
Professional Risks
• Bankers Blanket Bond
• Professional Indemnity
• Directors & Officers Liability
• Pension Fund Trustees Liability
Liability/Casualty
• All risks
• Burglary
• Employers Liability
• Public & Products Liability
• Group/Personal Accident
Marine Risks
• Goods In Transit
• Marine Cargo
• Marine Hull
Company Products
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Motor & Liability Risks
• Motor Traders External & Internal
• Road Traffic Act Only
• Full Third Party Liability
• Fire & Theft Only
24 Hours Road Assistance
• Comprehensive
Agriculture Insurance
• Crop • Livestock
Claims Service & Philosophy
As Diamond General Insurance, we commit ourselves to providing excellent claims service through maintaining adequate
liquidity within our investment program to enable the company to meet its day to day claim settlement obligations.
Diamond General Insurance promises to consistently attend to client’s queries timeously whether these are on a direct
basis or through a client’s appointed insurance broker. Broker &Tied Agency Partnership Diamond recognizes the
important role Tied Agency & Insurance Brokers play in the provision of insurance solutions. We deal business through
brokers & Tied Agents unless the client requests to do business on a direct basis.
Broker &Tied Agency Partnership
Diamond recognizes the important role Tied Agency & Insurance Brokers play in the provision of insurance
solutions. We deal with all licensed and affiliated brokers to the Insurance Brokers Association of Zambia.
Our business philosophy is to primarily do business through brokers & Tied Agents unless the client requests
to do business on a direct basis.
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Major Clients
BANKING CONSTRUCTION/TRANSPORTATION
Gomes Haulage
Bank of Zambia
Barclays Bank
Cavmont Bank
MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION
British American Tobacco
Zambia Sugar
Dangote Investment
Varun Beverages
Alliance One
MINING
Copperfield Mining Services
Maponi Coppper Mines
K CM
WATER AND SANITATION
Lusaka Water and Sewerage
GOVERNMENT
Ministry of Tourism
Chongwe River Camp & Chongwe River House
TRANSPORTATION/WAREHOUSING
Global Logistics
A.M. Transportation
Keren Motors
ZEGA
CONSTRUCTION
China Geo
POWER
Zesco
WAREHOUSING
Customized Services
PARASTATAL
ZRA
NGO
Champ Zambia
National Aids Council
World Vision
Family Health International
Planned Parenthood Association of
Zambia
Musika Development Initiatives
TELECOMMUNICATION
Plessey Zambia
ZAMTEL
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Head Office
Diamond General Insurance
Stand No: 35184
Base Park
Alick Nkhata Road
P.O Box 37041
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: +260 211 253739/ 253723/ 253740
Tel/Fax: +260 211 253775
Email: [email protected]
Lusaka Branches
Lusaka
Central Park: Shop 3 Building I Stand 2713 Cairo Road +260 211 228929
Tel/Fax: +260 211 220544
Chilenje
Chilenje: No 86/32 Chilimbulu Road +260 211 840938
Regional & Branch Offices
Kitwe: No: 13 13th Street Nkana East +260 212 220069 Ndola: Neighbours City Estate +260 212 621282 Livingstone: Unit 25 Falls Park Mall +260 213 321164 Chingola: Number 69 Kabundi Rd | Town Center +260 212 310133
Office Locations