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Hellen Louisa Mopedi

Director At Lereko Brokers (Pty) Ltd
Honeydew

Summary

Dynamic and purpose-driven insurance professional with over 15 years of specialised experience in the construction insurance industry. Co-founder and Managing Director of Lereko Brokers (Pty) Ltd, a 100% black-owned and managed brokerage, with a strong track record in technical insurance, strategic leadership, and business growth. Holds RE and KI certifications from the Financial Planning Institute, as well as accreditations in short-term and credit insurance, and a Directors Association certificate. Skilled in managing complex insurance contracts and claims, interpreting financials, leading high-performing teams, and making strategic decisions under pressure.

Passionate about transformation within the construction sector, particularly in training and empowering emerging contractors previously excluded due to limited access to guarantee facilities. Committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and ethically grounded business. Currently seeking to refine leadership skills and expand global business insight through advanced learning and international exposure.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Guarantee and Construction Insurance Broker Specialist

Lereko Brokers
06.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for overall management of the company
  • Developing overall business strategy and implementation
  • Responsible for the financial management of the business
  • Ensuring compliance requirements are met
  • Managing staff
  • Building and maintaining business relationships with clients
  • Overseeing the marketing of the business

Bonds and Guarantee Underwriter

Performance and Customs Bond Services (PCBS)
05.2008 - 06.2015
  • Portfolio Management
  • Preparation of quotations for prospective clients
  • Broker liaison
  • Compiling and presenting training material for Brokers
  • Credit Committee special limit / acceptance presentation
  • Liaise with attorney regarding guarantee wordings
  • Invoicing
  • Issuing and processing of guarantees
  • Company research on prospective clients as well as clients to be presented to Credit Comm
  • Monitor clients funds to ensure we have sufficient collateral
  • Credit committee member
  • Maintain Client relations by going to Client and Broker visits
  • Ensuring compliance with FAIS and other legislation governing the insurance industry
  • Training of Junior underwriters
  • Supervision of Junior underwriters
  • Facilitate and assist with re-insurance renewal as well quarterly reports

Education

Programme of Credit Management - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

IISA Programme : Short Term Insurance - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

IISA : Introduction To Short Term Insurance - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

National Diploma in Human Resources - Humanities

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • 2021 Professional Director (Directors Association)
  • 2012 Risk Management Training Workshop (IRMSA)
  • 2011 FAIS Workshop (Institute) Johannesburg

Certification

FSB Regulatory Examination Certificate

References

Sonia, du Plessis, Executive Underwriter, 082 678 1011, Performance & Customs Bond Services

Timeline

Guarantee and Construction Insurance Broker Specialist

Lereko Brokers
06.2015 - Current

Bonds and Guarantee Underwriter

Performance and Customs Bond Services (PCBS)
05.2008 - 06.2015

Programme of Credit Management - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

IISA Programme : Short Term Insurance - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

IISA : Introduction To Short Term Insurance - Centre For Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

National Diploma in Human Resources - Humanities

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Hellen Louisa MopediDirector At Lereko Brokers (Pty) Ltd