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.

 

Kampta Samaroo
Assistant Commissioner (Risk& Operations)

Mr. Samaroo has joined the Office of the Commissioner of insurance in May 2008. His professional career started at the Office of the Auditor General (Audit Office) in 1983. In 1994 he was employed by the Demerara Distilleries Limited (DDL) as an assistant accountant. He was also the Chief Internal Auditor of the Guyana Water Authority (Guyana Water Inc) and also was the Internal Auditor of The Guyana & Trinidad Mutual Fire and General Insurance Company Limited.

Mr. Samaroo has acquired the academic status of Bachelor of Social sciences in the field of Accountancy from the University of Guyana.

 

Rabindra Budhai
Accountant

Rabindra’s commenced his working career at the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) in 1999. His tenure with the Company lasted for eight years where he gained extensive knowledge and experience in various sections of the finance departments within the organization. In 2003 he was promoted to Assistant Accountant within the group, attached to one of the Company’s subsidiary where he was task with the responsibility of managing the subsidiary’s Finance Department until 2007.

He has successfully completed the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) in 2002 and currently pursuing his professional career in accounting through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).

Rabindra joined the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in May 2008 as the Accountant and he is tasked with all functions of Accounting within the office in accordance with Local and International Standards and Procedures.

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.

 

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.