The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has announced the appointment of Operi Mariane Kaapama as the new Manager for Insurance and Medical Aid Funds, effective January 1, 2025.
Kaapama, a Chartered Accountant, brings extensive experience to her new role, having previously served as Finance Manager at Medscheme Namibia, the administrator of Namibia Health Plan (NHP).
Her career also includes tenures at Deloitte Namibia and Deloitte Canada, providing her with a diverse financial and regulatory background.
She has worked with prominent organizations such as NHP, Old Mutual Namibia, King Price Insurance, IJG, and SunLife Insurance in Canada.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting from the University of the Free State, South Africa, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from Monash University, South Africa.
Kaapama is a registered Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Namibia (ICAN).
“I am excited about the opportunities for growth and advancement in NAMFISA’s regulatory capacity and look forward to contributing to the organization’s mission of safeguarding the financial well-being of all Namibians,” Kaapama said regarding her new appointment.
NAMFISA oversees the regulation of non-banking financial institutions in Namibia, ensuring financial stability and consumer protection within the sector.