21st Century’s team is a mix of highly knowledgeable young and well experienced Insurance Professionals, some of whom are well known for their work in the industry. We take pride in our people for their dedication, knowledge and skills, efficiency level and service orientation.
WAYNE GOSINE
Executive Chairman—21st Century Team Leader
Wayne began his insurance career as an insurance broker /account executive in a leading local Broking Company some 30 years ago. He was subsequently appointed to the post of General Manager and quickly moved up the ranks and was subsequently appointed to the Board of Directors in the capacity as Managing Director. This exposure enabled him to establish contacts with international broking houses, underwriters, and re-insurers.
In 1992, he launched his own broking establishment - 21st Century Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Ltd. His aggressive drive and total commitment to his clientele are responsible for the steady and rapid growth of the Company which commands a diversity of clients including the Private Commercial sector, Industrial Sector, Energy Sector, Government and Statutory Boards and the Finance Sector.
VERONICA GOSINE
Director
Mrs. Gosine has worked in various companies including a Travel Agency and has gained invaluable knowledge and experience particularly relating to the insurance industry where she specialized underwriting and accounts which expertise was brought to 21st Century since its inception in 1992 where she operated as Director /Corporate Secretary. She is now the Managing Director.
SHALIZA ORIE
General Manager
Shaliza joined the Company in 1994 in the capacity as Underwriting Clerk, through her hard work, dedication and commitment to her clients’ needs, she moved up to Underwriting Manager of the Chaguanas Branch in April 2004.
In July 2021 she was promoted to the position as General Manager.
She Manages several Commercial Accounts, Marine Accounts as well as Individual
placements.
She is a registered Sales Representative for 21st Century Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Limited in respect of the following classes of Insurance Business:
- Liability
- Marine, Aviation& Transport
- Motor Vehicle
- Personal Accident Short Term
- Workmen’s Compensation
- Pecuniary Loss
- Property
PAMELA RAMJATTAN
Senior Account Executive
Pamela is a Senior Account Executive who manages Corporate client accounts and overseas broking and reinsurance arrangements with our international broking associates including Marine and Property.
She joined the company in late 1994 and has been involved in the implementation of Computer Operations, Report Development, tendering and new business acquisition.
She is very experienced in all aspects of insurance and attained the TT Insurance Institute State Licensing certification and has participated in various local and international training seminars and workshops on specific topics.
AVRIL JAMES
Manager- Employee Benefits
Avril joined the Company in March 2011 in the capacity as Health Benefits Administrator and has exhibited great passion, commitment and ability to servicing her clients and their needs. In addition, her previous experience in claims adjudication, has provided her the ability to ensure claims are processed within the scheduled benefits.
In 2020 she was promoted to the position of Manager - Employee Benefits ,where she is responsible for overseeing her team to ensure that clients are provided with the best economic options and benefits tailored to their needs, Additional responsibilities include overseeing Billings, terminations, Renewals, Enrolments , Travel Insurance.
Her view is that our business is “People”
SHASTRI SEECHARAN
Claims Manager
Mr. Seecharan joined 21st Century in 2021 as a claims technician and has diligently worked his way up to a managerial position. He has a wide range of experience in various fields of which the last 10 years have been in the insurance industry. His insurance career began as a motor claims adjuster and on the completion of his Diploma in Motor Insurance Claims, Investigations and Adjusting he navigated his way to 21st Century Claims Department now overseeing all General Claims.
VENISHA DHOON-MARAJ
Branch Supervisor
Venisha Dhoon-Maraj began working for the company in the administration division in 2006. She has accumulated extensive knowledge over the years and flourished in several fields, including accounting, administration, and underwriting. She is a driven, well-rounded professional with a track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion. Venisha is a vital member of our core team who, in her capacity as our Branch Supervisor, leads our San Fernando branch and manages the day-to-day operations while upholding our core values of excellence and integrity.