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Discovery Insure
DISCOVERY HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1999/007789/06)
ISIN: ZAE000022331
Share Code: DSY
("Discovery")
ANTON OSSIP APPOINTED AS CEO OF DISCOVERY INSURE
Discovery today announced the appointment of Anton Ossip as the new CEO
of Discovery Insure. Ossip replaces Steffen Gilbert, who joined Discovery
on a contract basis in September 2009 to specifically assist with the
initial development and operationalisation of Discovery Insure, and has
successfully guided the Discovery Insure team through the launch phase.
Ossip joined Discovery in June 2011, and brings with him substantial
expertise in the personal lines short-term insurance market. As such, he
has played a critical role in the development of Discovery Insure post-
launch. Prior to joining Discovery, Ossip occupied a diverse range of
executive positions at Alexander Forbes over a period of 13 years, and
also served as Chairman of both the Alexander Forbes Insurance Board, and
the Guardrisk Holdings Board.
"We would like to thank Steffen for his considerable contribution to the
development of Discovery Insure, with the business gaining immediate
traction and exceeding expectation. Going forward, Anton`s unique
expertise across multiple insurance and financial services disciplines
will further facilitate Discovery`s product integration strategy, and
drive the evolution of Discovery Insure." said Adrian Gore, Discovery
Holdings CEO.
Gilbert will continue in a consulting role to Discovery Insure until 30
September 2011. Thereafter, he plans to return to Asia and given his
knowledge of Discovery, plans to provide consulting services to
Discovery`s international businesses.
The information in Discovery`s press releases is specifically meant for
journalists and consumers should not use it to make financial decisions.
Detailed information about Discovery`s products is available at
www.discovery.co.za
Media Contacts
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Suzan Zungu
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Email : zungs@arcay.co.za
Duke Malan
Media Relations
Discovery
27 11 529 1151
dukem@discovery.co.za
Sandton
18 July 2011
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