Apio Group
Caron Whitfield has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Caron currently serves as the Head of Private Clients and Affinity Groups at Apio Group, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, they were the Head of Marketing and Distribution at the same company from 2020 to 2023.
Before joining Apio Group, Caron worked as a Key Account Manager at Inscon Risk Services and Apio Risk Services from 2016 to 2020. Caron also had a role at Maystone Wealth SA (Pty) Ltd from 2015 to 2016, where they focused on new business acquisition and growth in the domestic market.
Caron's earlier experiences include positions at Discovery Insure, where they served as a New Business Development Manager from 2014 to 2015 and as the Head of Technical Consulting from 2012 to 2014. Caron also worked as a Contracting & Engineering Underwriting Specialist at Risk Technical Services (Pty) Ltd from 2011 to 2012 and as an Account Executive at Standard Bank from 2010 to 2011.
Caron'scareer started in 2005 at Alexander Forbes, where they worked as an Envoy Consultant until 2006. Caron later rejoined the company as a National Prospecting - Commercial division and National Affinity Liaison from 2006 to 2010.
Throughout their career, Caron has gained experience in various areas such as account management, business development, underwriting, and marketing. Caron'sroles have involved building relationships, driving growth, and collaborating with different stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
Caron Whitfield's education history is as follows:
In 1985-1989, Caron Whitfield attended Mitchell High School and earned a Matric degree.
In 2004, Caron Whitfield obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.
In 2006, Caron Whitfield completed an Intermediate Certificate in Business Studies (ICiBS) in Insurance from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.
In 2008, Caron Whitfield earned a Higher Certificate in Business Studies (HCiBS) in Insurance from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.
In 2011, Caron Whitfield completed the IISA Introductory Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika and also obtained an RE5 degree in Insurance from Moonstone Business School of Excellence.
In 2015, Caron Whitfield earned the IISA Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice degree in Insurance from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika and also obtained an RE1 (Key Individual) degree in Insurance from Moonstone Business School of Excellence.
In 2017, Caron Whitfield enrolled in the Insurance Institute of South Africa to pursue an Associate degree in Insurance.
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Apio Group
Apio is the Latin word (n) for Connect. We believe in the power of CONNECTION; connecting with our customers to understand their unique risk and investment-related needs; connecting with our partners to build a suite of products and solutions; using our strength in connecting the two. Apio is an independent and owner-managed insurance broking and financial services business, structured to deliver end-to-end risk solutions to businesses and individuals. Our leadership team have all previously held executive management positions in some of South Africa’s major corporate insurance companies and are committed to delivering and independent and professional service to all our clients, associate brokers and insurance partners. The Apio team has a combined experience of well over 100 years, enabling us to provide insurance broking services to a diverse range of clients – no matter how big or small. Established in 2011 with Head Offices in Bryanston, Sandton, we have grown our business by establishing strong working relationships between client, broker and insurer, ensuring we provide exceptional, fast and responsive service to our customers. Apio is part of the Olea Group a Pan-African Insurance Broker operating in 24 territories on the continent. For more information please go to www.olea.africa.