Meet the 2016 apprentices
Having wrapped up the filming process on 15 January over a five day period, it is with much anticipation and excitement to announce that the first episode of The Insurance Apprentice 2016 has finally been released.
Viewers can look forward to a seven part series as they delve into the world of the apprentices and follow them on their journey to be crowned winner of The Insurance Apprentice 2016.
Following the day-to-day workings of the apprentices in action as they complete an array of interesting insurance related tasks, different parts of the industry are covered and the apprentices are challenged to do things they have never done before.
Setting the scene
Upon arrival at the FNB Conference and Learning Centre, the apprentices were treated to awesome goody bags stacked with selfie sticks, hard drives, headphones and more, thanks to Aon South Africa. This set the tone for the scene.
Made up and ready, thanks to Smashbox South Africa, the apprentices huddled for their very first camera encounters which would mark their journeys going forward.
Meet the apprentices
Like last year’s series, viewers are in for a treat as the second series takes on a different ball game with tantalising twists and mind blowing turns. Eight apprentices are dropped down to seven, then six, and so the competition gets stiff.
In the first episode of The Insurance Apprentice 2016, sponsored by CN&CO, you will get a chance to meet Alicia Narainsamy, Andre Brooks, Celina Bhima, Chris Caalsen, Karabo Kopeka, Priya Govender, Richard Cunliffe and Unathi Ntengo for the very first time as they offer a short insight into their strategies and game plan for the competition and why they believe they should be crowned the winner of The Insurance Apprentice 2016.
With fellow Judge Vuyo Lee, Group Executive; Brand and Corporate Affairs at MMI Holdings and other guest judges, Theo Pauw, Independent Chairman of Price Forbes, once again, takes on the rigourous task of judging the apprentices throughout the competition.
In the first episode, Pauw shares his thoughts on The Insurance Apprentice 2016, what he is looking for, the challenges ahead and the eight participants.
Watch it here
Watch episode one ‘Meet the apprentices’ here.
We remind you to stay tuned in the weeks ahead and look out for the episodes as they will be released every Friday.
Supporting skills development
To make this series possible, we also have other sponsors. These companies are proud to show their commitment to The Insurance Apprentice through supporting the skills development of young industry representatives and helping them prepare for a rewarding future, and at the same time showcasing our industry to a much bigger audience.
This year the official sponsors are ACE Insurance South Africa, Aon South Africa, CN&CO, FNB Insurance Brokers,Hollard, Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), Innovation Group, Inseta, Insure Group, Lloyds of London, Marsh Africa, Milpark, MUA,Norton Rose Fulbright, Price Forbes, PWV Insurance Brokers, Sasria, Smashbox South Africa and Stalker Hutchison Admiral (SHA).
Sponsorships vary from programme sponsors to tasks, legal, venue, makeup and prize sponsors.
The winner of The Insurance Apprentice 2016 will walk away with a fantastic prize of a trip to Lloyds of London, sponsored by Lloyds of London and a bursary, sponsored by Inseta, to further their studies. Three of the eight participants will also get the privilege of being sponsored online short-courses from the list of available courses across Milpark Education.
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