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The Association of Marine Underwriters in South Africa (AMUSA), a division of SAIA, has upheld a proud tradition of marine insurance for over 160 years, playing a vital role in sustaining and promoting the industry within the South African market.

AMUSA facilitates discussions across a range of key focus areas through dedicated sub-committees and specialist groups, including:

  • Education Sub-Committee – Organises Lunchtime Talks and Education Day sessions
  • Technical Sub-Committee – Focuses on technical matters affecting the marine sector
  • Facts and Figures Sub-Committee – Compiles and analyses claims and premium statistics
  • Commercial Hull Market – Addresses developments and challenges in the market
  • Cargo Market – Focuses on cargo insurance-related issues
  • Piracy – Monitors trends and risk developments related to maritime piracy
  • War, Strikes, and Sanctions – Evaluates risks and compliance in these areas

The Executive Committee Members representing AMUSA are:

  • Cynthia Nanthalall – Hollard
  • Dominique Potgieter – Navigate Underwriting Managers
  • Granville La Vita – Svannah Marine
  • Hilton Adams – Munich Re
  • Ian Parkerson – Santam
  • Jeffry Butt – Sapphire Risks
  • Kennedy Ntenjwa (Deputy Chairperson) – Santam
  • March Paul – Horizon Marine
  • Mervyn Naidoo (Chairperson) – Old Mutual Insure
  • Miguel Fernandes – Guardrisk

To contact AMUSA please email:

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