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Profession: Architect. Career: Entrepreneur. Founder: Global Choices, Digital Path, Global Guardian.Passion: SA #AddingtoLife #DesignThinking #TrustedCX #TX

Johannesburg
Joined May 2011
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FIA Impact, inspired by a sunbird’s effort, enables FIA branches to support local causes. Sponsored by Global Choices, it's already creating change with the first community partners in Tygerberg and Southern Cape. Read more: shorturl.at/vbb4X #FIAImpact #GlobalChoices
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Two clients can hold identical policies and walk away with completely different relationships to their own protection: one reassured, one resentful; fia.org.za/2026/10/15/the-co…
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Meet our partner behind the Broker Wellbeing Assist one-on-ones 💙 @okstartshere led by CEO Kate George-Weaver is the Wellbeing Specialist your clients’ teams will speak to: a confidential space to talk and be heard. globalchoices.co.za/broker-w… #MentalHealthMonth
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Wellness is more than being free from illness. 💙 With Wellness Assist, talk to an Occupational Therapist 24/7 about your health, wellbeing, productivity and relationships. globalchoices.co.za/solution… #MentalHealthMonth
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FAnews & Global Choices celebrate unsung heroes turning concern into action. Miranda Jordan of Women and Men Against Child Abuse & the Kidz Clinics shares 20+ years of lessons protecting vulnerable kids. fanews.co.za/publication/dow… #UnsungHeroes #AddingtoLife #WiredtoCare #FANews
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"Just reffing Australia-South Africa at the moment. Can I call you back? Cheers" #AUSvRSA
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One calm voice, 24 hours a day. A breakdown, a burst pipe, an emergency, a legal question - whatever life brings, we're here. See the full circle of care on our new website. 👉 globalchoices.co.za #addingtolife #24HourAssistance #RoadsideAssistance #HomeAssist
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25 years. A 99.6% call-answer rate. 16 761 calls handled every month. When it matters most, Global Choices answers - and now we have a brand-new digital home to match. 👉 globalchoices.co.za #addingtolife #GlobalChoices #25Years #TrustedPartner #CX #UX #TX #24HourAssist
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Thank you for being part of the journey. 🙏 Explore our new digital home and see how we add to life, 24 hours a day. 👉 globalchoices.co.za #addingtolife #GlobalChoices #ThankYou #25Years #Community #24HourAssistance #InsuranceSA
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How do you lead when the path ahead isn’t clear? In a world of constant change, strong leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying curious, adaptable and connected. Read more about the fascinating talk delivered by Dr Ronel Retief at The Insurance Conference 2026. cnandco.com/2026/08/27/leadi… #CNCO #Leadership #Change #FutureOfWork #TIC2026
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It's here. 💥 Something fresh has landed - our brand-new website is live. Take a look and explore everything Global Choices has to offer, all in one place. 👉 globalchoices.co.za #addingtolife #GlobalChoices #NowLive #NewWebsite #24HourAssistance #InsuranceSA l
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My latest article in FANews: Every client conversation is an opportunity… if we know what to listen for You can find the article on page 34, (fanews.co.za/publication/pdf…). Our Unsung Hero feature on page 24 Cynthia Stimple Unsung Hero’s Call #AddingtoLife #FANews #UnsungHero
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As part of our series profiling the businesses within the Stepp network, Rianet Whitehead, FAnews Editor, speaks to Vernon Solomon, Managing Director at Stepp Atlas Gardens Group, about the journey behind the brokerage, why the business became part of Stepp, and how the partnership has supported its growth without taking away the independence, identity and client relationships on which it was built - youtu.be/vrwfH-AvLPU
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Through Global Choices’ 2026 focus on unsung heroes, FAnews explores courage, conscience and ethical leadership. Rianet Whitehead, FAnews Editor, speaks to Cynthia Stimpel, Director - Courage Hub, about her whistleblowing journey at South African Airways (SAA), the personal cost of speaking up, and creating cultures where people feel safe to raise concerns - youtu.be/orsKuwOozvw @GlobalChoicesZA
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InsureTalk64 delivered another thought-provoking discussion on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of insurance. If you missed the webinar - or want to revisit the highlights - catch the recap here: tinyurl.com/mwa8dd4z #InsureTalk #insurance #webinar #CPD
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AI isn't here to replace us but to revolutionise the customer experience. Wimpie van Der Merwe, CEO of Global Choices, emphasises that by embracing AI, we can deliver unprecedented value and elevate client interactions to new heights. More insights here: fia.org.za/2024/08/15/old-ke…
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The Raphia palm and palm-nut vulture demonstrate unplanned mutual dependency. Similarly, future-focused insurance leaders are forging #24HourTotalCare essential partnerships based on true mutual benefit. #AddingtoLife #TrustedCX #WiredtoCare #25YearsStrong
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Starlink in Lesotho! 🇱🇸
Starlink is now providing reliable connectivity to more than 25 police stations, traffic systems and disaster response teams across Lesotho 🛰️❤️
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"Today marks SIX YEARS STRONG for us #InsureTalk, and what a journey it's been! Thrilled to celebrate alongside our amazing event partner, Global Choices, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary! Here's to 25 years of trust and innovation in the insurance industry! " @carelnolte #InsureTalk #25YearsOfGlobalChoices @GlobalChoicesZA
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