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About Sunshine Insurance

2 Decades of Financial Protection for Botswana

Corporate Profile

Sixteen years underwriting Botswana's built environment.

Sunshine Insurance Company (SIC) of Botswana Pty Ltd is a leading short-term insurance specialist in engineering and project insurance in Botswana.

Established in 2010 and duly authorised by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), SIC provides comprehensive insurance solutions across commercial & personal lines, bonds/guarantees and specialised risk portfolios.

Over the past decade, SIC has built a strong footprint in government and infrastructure tenders, supported by longstanding relationships within Botswana's Chinese contracting and business community. This strategic positioning allows us to better understand the needs of contractors, developers and multinational enterprises, enabling us to structure competitive, technically sound insurance solutions for complex large-scale developments.

SIC operates with speed, discipline and commercial decisiveness. Our streamlined structure ensures efficient underwriting, quick claims turnaround times and flexible decision-making without unnecessary red tape or bureaucracy.

With over 7,000 policies and a growing presence beyond Botswana, SIC uses its agility and technical expertise to meet the evolving insurance needs of our clients. Contact us at +267 (310) 5137 to learn more about our products, get a quote or make an enquiry.

Speed & Decisiveness

Underwriting and claims authority sits locally, so quotes, cover notes and claims decisions move at the pace a live construction site requires.

Strategic Market Access

Direct relationships with the contractors, developers and parastatals executing Botswana's largest infrastructure programmes.

Growing Presence

An expanding footprint across engineering, commercial and personal lines, underpinned by a widening reinsurance panel.

Leadership

Meet Our Team.

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Managing Director

Vijay P. Mamidwar

With 25 years of industry experience across India, Tanzania and Botswana, and having worked with leading multinational insurers including AIG, Chubb, ERGO, Tokio Marine and Sompo Japan, Vijay brings vast and in-depth expertise to leading SIC. He holds a Master's in Business Administration and is an Associate of the Insurance Institute of India.

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Finance & Compliance Manager

Weston T. Nende

Oversees financial reporting, solvency management and regulatory compliance, and is SIC's primary liaison with NBFIRA on prudential matters.

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Senior Underwriting Officer

Mpho Bagatiseng

Holds a Certificate in Proficient Short-Term Insurance and a Postgraduate qualification in Enterprise Risk Management from the Botswana Accountancy College, a Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies from the University of Botswana, and a Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML). Brings 10 years of experience in short-term insurance.

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Senior Claims Technician

Ramasedi W. Ramasedi

Leads claims assessment and settlement across engineering, motor and commercial classes, from first notification through to final payment.

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Client Relations

Jayjay Xu

Jayjay leads client relations for SIC's Chinese-speaking contracting clients, providing policy servicing, renewals and claims support in Mandarin alongside English. This dedicated channel reflects the significant role Chinese contractors play in Botswana's infrastructure sector.

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Regulatory Compliance

Duly authorised by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority — License No: 2/9/158, valid up to 30 April 2027.

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Privacy & Data Protection Notice

Sunshine Insurance Company of Botswana (Pty) Ltd collects personal and corporate information solely for the purposes of underwriting, policy administration, claims processing and regulatory reporting to NBFIRA. Information is retained only for as long as required by policy, legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or trade client information. Data may be shared with our reinsurance panel, professional advisors, and regulators strictly where necessary to place cover, settle claims, or meet compliance obligations under Botswana law.

Clients may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to our regulatory record-keeping obligations, by contacting info@sunshineinsurance.co.bw.