Ignatious Nkwinika

Co-Founder•InvestSure
South Africa
Founder

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Expertise

IT Solutions Architecture
Software Development
Technology Design
Insurance Technology (InsurTech)
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
Quantitative Techniques
Building Software Infrastructure
Technical Leadership
Primary Sector
Insurance
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Biography

Ignatious "Iggy" Nkwinika is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of InvestSure, a South African insurtech startup established in 2017. He designed and built the InvestSure technology platform from scratch, creating a world-first insurance product that protects shareholders from losses caused by management fraud and dishonesty. With over 14 years of experience as an IT Solutions Architect, including more than 6 years specializing in insurance technology, Iggy has held senior technical roles at Hannover Reinsurance Africa (Solutions Architect and Senior Software Developer) and earlier positions at Silica and Telkom. He holds a BSc IT in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative techniques from the University of South Africa.

Education

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BSc IT in Computer Science and Mathematics

University of KwaZulu-Natal

1999-2001

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B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative techniques

University of South Africa

2010-2012

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Awards

  • 🏆InvestSure included in Insurtech100 2019 list (only African company on the list)
  • 🏆R4 million award from Merrill Lynch and Royal Bafokeng