Simone Petersen is a Healthcare Administrator at Chartered Employee Benefits, where she plays a pivotal support role within the organisation. Her attention to detail is one of her key strengths in delivering the ultimate client experience, and she feels privileged to contribute to the positive difference the team makes in clients’ lives.
She believes that every day brings a new opportunity to learn and is excited to expand her knowledge of the healthcare sector while furthering her studies.
Creative at heart, Simone finds joy and peace in painting and creative writing during her spare time.
With over 12 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Layne Govender brings deep expertise and a client-first approach to her role as Senior Healthcare Consultant at Chartered Employee Benefits.
She holds a Higher Certificate in Wealth Management and has completed her RE5 qualification. Layne is currently furthering her studies by pursuing an Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning, demonstrating her commitment to continuous growth and excellence in the financial services sector.
Layne takes pride in engaging with clients on a meaningful, human level. Her consultative style and in-depth industry knowledge ensure that clients receive tailored, relevant advice and support every step of the way.
Outside of work, Layne enjoys exploring new food spots and indulging her love of travel, always on the lookout for her next culinary or cultural discovery.
I believe in providing clients with exceptional service. I place myself in my client’s position to get an understanding of type of service I would expect, and how best to manage a situation. This motivates me to go beyond expectations and to build great relationships with my clients.
I am a trustworthy and sociable person. I believe strongly in Chartered’s values and aim to live them out daily in my work and personal life.
My career in the insurance industry started in the Health sector. I then developed my skills and moved into the Employee Benefits sector.
I am looking forward to further growing my expertise through my studies. Currently, I am completing my Certificate in Wealth Management.
I spend my leisure time with my family and friends. I love the outdoors and travelling, meeting new people and socialising. My family is very important to me and motivates me to be the best version of myself.
Simphiwe believes in connecting with people through rendering solution-driven service; she ensures that Chartered Employee Benefits clients are well informed about their healthcare-related products.
Simphiwe is a Senior Healthcare Consultant at Chartered Employee Benefits. She has a Diploma in Marketing Management through the Institute of Marketing Management, and an Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning.
Simphiwe has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having worked for the largest medical scheme in South Africa in various roles. She started at Chartered Employee Benefits in 2014 as a Healthcare Administrator and prides herself in service excellence.
Simphiwe is a food fanatic and enjoys exploring different culinary experiences, travelling, and hosting gatherings for her family and friends. She also has a soft spot for toy Pomeranians.
Health and Wellness are key pillars to a balanced and fulfilling life.
Within the complex Healthcare environment lies the opportunity to provide people with access to private healthcare, which is a necessity. Healthcare benefits predominately provide cover for hospital admissions but also importantly can provide for preventive treatment. Globally, the focus on Wellness has become a priority for companies, as these benefits contribute to healthier people and improved productivity. It is apparent that mental health and lifestyle choices have an impact on physical health.
“I am passionate about building professional relationships and developing appropriate solutions for Corporates that support their outcomes within this space.”
Paramesh has over a decade of experience in healthcare insurance. His exposure to various stakeholders and a vast array of the product suite in the local and international sectors allows him to provide professional, tailored, and informed advice to clients.
Paramesh is an avid learner who completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning through Milpark Business School. He is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planning designation.
He believes the secret to success lies in the determination and perseverance to realise a goal.
Trevor Taylor is the Managing Director and founder of Chartered Employee Benefits. His two primary roles are to steer the business as well as develop and maintain client relationships. He has been with the company since 2006.
Trevor has a BCom Legal from the University of the Witwatersrand and qualified as a Certified Financial Planner® Professional from the University of the Free State in 2004.
He worked at an international benefits consulting organisation and an institutional and retail investment consulting business over a period of 12 years before joining the Chartered family.
This exposure to the many facets of the employee benefits industry has enabled Trevor to provide the clients of Chartered Employee Benefits with valuable insights on how to structure their benefits.
He has consulted to multinational organisations on how to design and implement international retirement funds and healthcare solutions. In doing so, Trevor has had the opportunity to meet his peers who operate out of international jurisdictions and provide trust, investment and insurance expertise.
Trevor is an entrepreneur who continually strives to provide his clients with the “ultimate” solution that allows members to retire with sufficient means. He was a regular participant in the Comrades Marathon and draws on the discipline and preparation for this event and applies it in his approach to his profession. He now runs shorter distances and plays tennis and golf.
