Nick prides himself on his ability to think of unique and innovative employee benefits and financial solutions for clients in South Africa and across the region. Having worked in the industry from 2009 in South Africa, Africa, China, and Southeast Asia, he has a plethora of international experience and has been credited with placing business across all 54 African Countries. He is also a 2023 Forty Under 40 South Africa Finalist for contribution to the financial services space across the continent.
Nick currently resides in Johannesburg, South Africa, with his wife, two puppies that came all the way from Vietnam, and his newborn daughter, but has previously lived in Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
He loves traveling, and photography, and is a massive motor racing fan.
He enjoys spending his free time on various engineering and technology pursuits, such as his current passion project, an autonomous long-range RC plane that he hopes could be deployed in mapping nature reserves. Nick’s pride and joy are his wife, his newborn daughter, and two dogs.
Carlos is fluent in English and Spanish, a native speaker, and graduated from the Bradford Management Center in England 26 years ago. He has overseen the CONFIA insurance brokerage for 13 years and, for the past four years, directed the office of TRUST Insurance brokers in the Dominican Republic. Carlos has specialized in employee benefits. Before joining the firm, Carlos was a private investment manager for financial institutions. In his spare time, Carlos enjoys swimming, running, hiking, and spending time at the beach. He also appreciates spending time with his wife and two dogs while his daughter continues her studies at Trinity University.
Carlos is an outgoing executive who loves his job, his clients, and the colleagues he works with. He enjoys thinking about customer needs and collaborates with them to develop innovative plans and creative solutions for educating and engaging employees.
Agueda began her career as a television news reporter for El Salvador’s most prestigious news organization. She transitioned her career to insurance sales and specialized in life insurance. After extensive studies to learn all insurance lines, Agueda founded Be Safe Asesores SA de CV. Her company grew rapidly, and its reputation began attracting notable clients.
Trying new things and reaching her goals daily are hallmarks of Agueda’s personality. She started a foundation to help single mothers start their own businesses and provide scholarships for children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling, but her favorite times are spent with her children and husband.
She holds a degree in business administration from Preston University.
Andrew “Andy” Gotuaco has worked in the risk management and insurance industry since 1979, bringing deep experience in both local and international markets. He is currently a producer at Trinity Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, Inc., where he focuses on strengthening and expanding the firm’s relationships with international insurance intermediaries and networks.
Previously, Andy served as a Director of Gotuaco del Rosario Insurance Brokers, Inc., where he played a key role in building the company’s local and international portfolio in his primary role as a producer, a position he held from 1989 to 2023. During this period, he also served as the firm’s General Manager from 1992 to 1994. His U.S. experience spans more than seven years, including roles as an assistant underwriter at CV Starr & Co. in San Francisco, Assistant Regional Manager (West Coast) for the Group Management Division of American International Group (AIG), and international employee benefits consultant at Miller, Mason and Dickenson (later Aon) in Palo Alto, California. He also holds the Health Insurance Associate professional designation from the Health Insurance Association of America.
Born and raised in Manila, Andy earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame in the United States in 1979.
Andrea speaks fluent English and graduated from Santa Maria La Antigua University of Panama, where she obtained a law degree. She is also a graduate of the School of Foreign Service in Washington, DC, where she earned her Bachelor of Foreign Relations degree with an emphasis in Economic Development. Andrea has been with Kam Seguros for 10 years as its Employee Benefits Director.
Weigo is a fun, outgoing person who loves his job and the clients and colleagues he works with. He is committed to maintaining the high-quality services WISE promises clients and constantly works on long-term sustainable solutions for them. To achieve that, Weigo understands employees are the key, and he likes to create a work environment that makes employees feel at home.
He has over 15 years of experience in the China/Taiwan insurance industry, working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and setting up one of the local market’s largest and most comprehensive flexible benefits programs. In addition to the consulting Weigo did for large multinational companies, he also developed exclusive facility plans with first-tier insurers that provide comprehensive coverage at below-market rates for small to medium size enterprises. His success in all facets of his role at WISE is primarily due to his dedication to his clients, his ability to be flexible, his strong commitment to education and communication, and the strength of knowledge obtained through his broker and consulting career.
Martin has over 20 years of experience in the insurance marketplace and currently serves as Practice Director for UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors (UOB KHWA). He has a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry and is skilled in designing employee benefits programs for employers of all sizes. Before joining UOB KHWA he held executive roles at a local insurance broker and a multinational insurance company. He holds LOMA, CFP, RFP, and AMII certifications.
Carlos is fluent in English and Spanish (a native speaker) and graduated from the Bradford Management Center in England. With 13 years of experience leading Confia, Carlos has specialized in employee benefits. Before joining Confia, Carlos was a private and investment manager for financial institutions. Carlos enjoys swimming, running, hiking, and spending time at the beach in his free time. He also cherishes spending time with his wife and two dogs while his daughter pursues studies at Trinity University.
Johny Winstone serves as Managing Director of Centastone. With more than a decade in the life insurance industry, he is recognized for excellent client service and his role as an industry leader. He leads a team of 20 committed professionals focused on building long-standing client relationships and providing ongoing support. Johny is a nine-year MDRT member, with five Court of the Table and four Top of the Table qualifications. Outside the office, Johny enjoys skiing, boating, and gardening.
With 25 years of experience in pensions, Lars brings deep industry insight and a dynamic, solutions-oriented approach to his work. After starting on the provider side, he’s spent the past 15 years advising clients and developing strong expertise in personnel insurance and complex employee benefits programs. Lars partners with large multinational companies to help them navigate the unique challenges of global benefits management with clarity and confidence.
