Dr. Benson Irungu Wairegi is set to retire as Britam Holdings Plc Group Managing Director effective 31st January 2021. At the same time, the chairman announced the appointment of Mr. Tavaziva Madzinga who will be taking over from Dr. Wairegi as the Group Managing Director of Britam Holdings Plc Group, effective February 1, 2021. Mr. Madzinga is an actuarial scientist, holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Cape Town and has attended INSEAD Business School, France and Harvard Business School. He has over 20 years' experience in the Insurance industry and has served in various capacities which include Chief Executive Officer Swiss Re (UK & Ireland), Managing Director, Swiss Re Middle East & Africa, Regional Chief Executive Officer South & East Africa Old Mutual. He worked for Swiss Re for 3 years and at Old Mutual for 16 years which included being Chief Executive Officer in Kenya.