Van der Bank Brokers is a licensed short-term insurance brokerage situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town that specializes in commercial and personal short-term insurance (FSP5962).
The brokerage was established in 1998 by Marius van der Bank, after having gained substantial industry experience working for one of South Africa’s largest and leading short-term insurers.
Since then, Van der Bank Brokers has established a network of loyal clients and years of experience and expertise, with a focus on family-like service.
WHAT WE DO
PERSONAL SHORT-TERM INSURANCE
- RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (MAIN RESIDENCES, HOLIDAY HOMES, ETC.)
- HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS
- MOBILE DEVICES
- VEHICLES
- WATERCRAFT
- PERSONAL ACCIDENT
- HIGH NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS
COMMERCIAL SHORT-TERM INSURANCE
- MOTOR SPECIFIED VEHICLE & MOTOR FLEET
- BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
- FIRE
- COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
- RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
- EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- GOODS IN TRANSIT
- CONTRACTOR’S ALL RISKS
- BUSINESS ALL RISKS (INCLUDING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)
- AGRICULTURE
- WINE INDUSTRY RISKS
- GUESTHOUSE & HOSPITALITY
- MOTOR INDUSTRY RISKS
HOW WE DO IT
We follow a 4-step process to help guide our clients in finding the product that fits their needs best.
STEP 1
CONSULTATION – schedule a meeting with us for a free consultation and needs analysis.
STEP 2
QUOTATION – after conducting a needs analysis, we will provide you with a comparative quote from our network of insurers.
STEP 3
REVISION – we schedule a second meeting where we explain the quotation and answer any questions you may have.
STEP 4
DECISION – once you’re happy with the quotation and the advice you have been given, we guide you through the process of issuing your new policy.
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Van der Bank Brokers, we hold 4 primary values.
CLIENT-FOCUSED SERVICE
We understand that our role as Broker is to put our clients first. That’s why we take pride in making sure we provide the best products, advice and service possible. We also believe in people-centred service, which is why, at Van der Bank Brokers, you won’t be phoning a call centre – you’ll be speaking to one of our friendly and competent staff members. We also aim to meet our clients in person and face-to-face as far as possible.
INTEGRITY
We believe in doing business with integrity, which means that we wouldn’t sell you something or advise you to do something that we wouldn’t recommend to our own family members or friends.
HONESTY
There is something that business professionals fear. It’s not the monster under the bed, but it represents the same thing- the unknown. Saying the words “I don’t know” can feel so wrong, but sometimes it’s the only thing that’s right. We’re not afraid to admit when we don’t know something. We’d rather tell you we don’t know and then come back with an answer.
DISCRESSION (PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION)
It’s not exactly doctor-patient confidentiality, but you can be assured that we won’t be discussing your financials or policy details with friends at our next pizza night. We pride ourselves in handling the personal information of our clients in a professional, responsible and discreet manner.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
MEET OUR TEAM
Marius van der Bank
Key Individual, Founder and Owner
Irma van Schalkwyk
Claims and Underwriting Administrator
Francois van Aardt
Assistant Portfolio Manager