SHA Risk Specialists
Mpho Chokwe has a strong background in underwriting, with experience spanning over several companies. Mpho started their career as a Trainee Underwriter at Admiral Underwriting Group in 2007 and worked there until 2008. After that, they joined Clarendon Transport Underwriters as a Senior Underwriting Consultant and held the position for nine years, from 2008 to 2017. In 2016, Mpho joined Clarendon Transport Underwriting Managers as a Team Leader in Underwriting, and they stayed with the company until 2017. Currently, they are working at SHA Risk Specialists as the Head of Underwriting since September 2022. Prior to this role, they also served as a Motor Fleet Underwriter at the same company from 2017 to 2022.
Mpho Chokwe's education history begins in 2003 when they attended the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria. From 2003 to 2006, they pursued an Honours degree in Psychology.
In 2016, Mpho Chokwe enrolled at the Milpark School of Financial Services and obtained a Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance, which they completed in 2018.
During the same period in 2017, Mpho Chokwe also attended Siyanqoba, where they studied Generic Management.
In 2019, Mpho Chokwe returned to the Milpark School of Financial Services to pursue an Advanced Certificate in Short Term Insurance, which they completed in 2021.
Additionally, Mpho Chokwe is currently in progress of obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce - BCom degree in Risk Management and Compliance from the Milpark School of Financial Services, although the exact start and end years are not provided.
SHA Risk Specialists
We are niche insurance specialists at our core but if you connect with us on social media you'll soon notice that we aren't like any other risk transfer business. We provide updates on topical liability, legislative and personal accident issues and are regular commentators on national TV and in the press. Welcome to SHA Risk Specialists, we are a division of Santam Ltd (FSP 3416) with expertise spanning across a broad range of niche insurance products. We employ a team of specialists, many of whom are qualified legal professionals, able to structure insurance programs for most businesses both within and outside the borders of South Africa. We have an underwriting capacity that tips the scales at R1bn and are the proud underwriter of the majority of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. SHA is the largest specialist liability insurer in southern Africa and with over 30 years of excellence, our experience and expertise come together to tailor-make solutions for any sized business in any industry. Santam is a level 3 BBBEE company and is the largest short term insurer in South Africa.