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Savannah Marine
Savannah Marine started operating in the South African and Namibian markets in 2000 under the auspices of the first two black owned insurance companies namely Lion of Africa and New National Assurance Company Ltd. The company is independently owned by Granville & Renette La Vita who have served the insurance industry for 47 and 36 years respectively.
Our Principals
We have been in association with New National Assurance Company Ltd for the past 15 years and this relationship with the first black owned insurance company is built on mutual trust and honesty. Our principals have been in business since 1971 and the company currently holds an “A” Rating reaffirmed by Global Credit Rating Agency (GCR) the internationally recognised credit rating agency. The rating is based on New National’s sound liquidity metrics, the company’s stable investment returns, overall profitability and ability to pay claims.
New National also attained a BBBEELevel 2 Status
These solid credentials are commendable and Savannah Marine is proud to be in partnership with New National Assurance Company in providing uniquely dependable service with good old fashion values to its customers.
Our Security
Our Partners
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our amazing
team members
GRANVILLE LA VITA
MANAGING MEMBER
Holds a Post Graduate Business Management Diploma completed through Henley Management College, UK and a Small Business Development Course Certificate attained through Wits Business School.
Associate Member of the Maritime Law Association of South Africa and past Executive Member of the Association of Marine Underwriters of South Africa. Honorary Life Member of Gauteng Insurance Institute.
Successfully completed the Financial Services Board RE1 and RE5 examinations.
RENETTE LA VITA
MANAGING MEMBER
Renette is a FAIS compliant Executive Member of Savannah Marine.
She is also the Company Accounting Officer, Company Compliance Manager and Deputy POPI Information Officer.
Renette has 40 + years’ experience in the Insurance industry.
Renette successfully completed the Financial Services Board RE1 examinations.
An outdoor GAL who enjoys outdoor picnics, braais, socialising, and meeting people.
A devoted Granny who loves music, singing in the church choir and dancing with Joy.
ILEANA FRESWICK
OFFICE MANAGER
Started at Savannah Marine in 2001
Loved spending time with family and friends. When she was not reading an interesting book, she was baking with kids.
Sadly, missed departed 22.12.2020
MARIO LA VITA
BROKER ASSISTANT
Studied small business management, economics and accounting at Cape College.
He is a go-getter, with seven years proven track record of success in sales and marketing
LLEWELLYNE RODRIGUES
CREDIT CONTROLLER
He has attained a Ministry and Community Service Certificate (UNISA 2013 and in-house certificates with Dion & FNB
His hobbies are playing golf, playing different types of reed instruments, and listening to different types of music genre.
MARGARET LA VITA
CLAIMS FACILITATOR
Margaret has been in the insurance industry for 10 years as a claims administrator. She has a strong work ethic, strong ability to work under pressure is punctual and reliable.
She loves spending time with her family.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Our Services
Savannah Marine offers a wide range of marine insurance products backed by many of the leading reinsurers. Our skills, knowledge and innovative approach allows for a variety of solutions to be offered to our customers. With a deep understanding of self-insurance we are able to offer structures over and above such self insured levels.