Staff
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Maria van Beek (Mrs) – Commissioner of Insurance

Maria qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (London) in 2001 following a highly successful academic path, the highlights of which include a Bachelors of Science (Hons.) degree in Actuarial Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an offer of a Guyana scholarship as a result of excellent performances at the Bishops’ High School, Georgetown.

Maria’s working career started in 1995 and included employment with KPMG in Munich, Sun Alliance International and Generali in Guernsey and Legal and General in the UK in various actuarial capacities. During this period she gained extensive experience in insurance including financial reporting and product management. As part of her actuarial training she studied and passed exams relating to investments, general and life insurance and pensions. As product manager in Legal and General she managed up to four (4) actuarial and marketing staff. She returned to Guyana in 2002 after successfully applying and being offered the position of Commissioner of Insurance.

Tracy Gibson (Ms.) - Assistant Commissioner: Compliances & Legal Services

Ms. Tracy Gibson, Legal Officer since September 2005. Is presently responsible to the Commissioner for all legal matters of the Commission and provides advice on regular operational issues as well.

She was admitted to practice at the Guyana Bar in 1997 soon after successfully completing her legal studies at the University of Guyana and subsequently at the Sir Hugh Wooding Law School, in Trinidad & Tobago. In 2003 she successfully completed the Certificate of Diplomacy, co-sponsored by the University of Guyana and the Foreign Services Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ms. Gibson has also completed extensive military training locally and internationally and was commissioned as a military officer by the President of Guyana in the year 1999. Having served for eight years, Ms. Gibson left the Guyana Defence Force as Commanding Officer Legal Services Department. This involved among other duties, being the principal legal advisor to the Chief of Staff.

Ms. Gibson values the work experience acquired in the military and the exposure and career developments she now experiences in discharging the wide ranging job responsibilities of Legal officer OCI.

Rebecca Patram (Ms) – Registration Officer

Rebecca is a successful Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI) and of the Associate Customer Services (ACS). Her previous work experience includes 21 years of service to a reputable Insurer at middle management level in the Group and Customer Service departments.

Rebecca’s knowledge of Insurance Products, Insurance Policies and Pension administration, greatly assists in the execution of her duties at the OCI, mainly with the registration of insurance sales agents in both General and Long Term classes of insurance, registration of Insurance Brokers and other intermediaries. She is also responsible for the registration and administration of all new and existing pension plans.

Pricilla Persaud (Ms) – Administrative Officer

Pricilla has successfully completed her Diploma in Business from the Cambridge University in London. She also acquired through her years study certificates in MS Office, HTML, FrontPage, Database Access and Macromedia Dreamweaver which all together contribute to the accomplishment of her daily task at the OCI. Pricilla also has knowledge in customer service / behavior as it relates to dealing with problems solving and various clientele.

Her previous work experiences ranges from several reputable companies which she managed to grasp a variety of work experiences, general knowledge and job ethics and thus she is able to adapt and work in almost any business environment.

Pricilla is responsible for the maintenance of the OCI’s website, provide support in the maintenance of record keeping on electronic databases, computer support for the office and to perform administrative duties for the office.

Kumarie Jaikaran (Ms) - Assistant Commissioner: Risk & Operations

Ms. Kumarie Jaikaran joined the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in May 2007 as an Assistant Commissioner with responsibilities for risks and operations.

Ms. Jaikaran professional career started at the Audit Office of Guyana in 1993 where she held varying post of increasing responsibilities, after which she joined the Guyana Water Authority in 2000 as the Internal Auditor. Prior to her joining the team at OCI Ms. Jaikaran was the Director of Internal Audit, joining the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in 2001 and serving on several committees.

In 2004 she was admitted to membership of the Association Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants of Guyana (ICAG). Ms. Jaikaran is currently pursuing a MBA in International Management with the University of London.

Mohini Samaroo (Ms) - Accountant

Mohini has successfully completed the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) program in 2001. She diverted to management and completed a Diploma in Public Management with distinction from the University of Guyana in 2005. She is due to complete the Degree Program in the same Discipline at the end of which she will continue to pursue her accounting academics through the ACCA.
Mohini has worked for many years at various levels in different organizations, which she credits to her ability to adapt easily. She spent the last six years of her work life at the Guyana Water Inc. in the Accounting Department before joining OCI. ...........................
At OCI she is tasked with all functions of Accounting in accordance with local and International Standards and Procedures.

Frances Carla Hoosain (Ms) - Confidential Secretary

Frances has acquired a strong secretarial background from her previous place of employment. Through her years of studies, she has acquired numerous certificates and training that has equipped her with the necessary skills needed to carry out her duties here at the OCI.

As the Commissioner’s Confidential Secretary, Frances is responsible for taking minutes of meetings, organising meetings, preparing letters, filing and any other related tasks.

Sean Mark Fenty (Mr) - Office Assistant / Driver

Sean has completed high school, gaining CXC passes in five subjects. He is a holder of a valid Guyana Drivers Licence with over twelve years driving experience. His previous work has given him practical working experience in the office environment.

Thus as the Office Assistant / Driver he is tasked with the carrying out OCI mails in a timely manner, making office purchases, maintenance of the vehicle and any other duties outlined by the Commissioner.