Meet the leadership team of Niugini Assurance

Prashant Shastri holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Law degree. He is currently a director of PNG Power and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

With over 36 years of experience in the PNG Private and Government business sectors, Prashant possesses a depth and breadth of knowledge. He worked for Touche Ross and KPMG joining HLB Niugini (now known as PGS Niugini) in 2004.

Prashant’s experience includes liaison with quasi-government organisations and managing an extensive portfolio of clients, ranging from small to large entities.

Cedric holds a Diploma in Business Management, is an Associate of the PNG Institute of Management.

Cedric worked for Hastings Deering for over 40 years, including 18 years as an Executive Manager responsible for Parts Operations for both PNG and Solomon Islands, a company specialising in support of a range of industries including mining, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power generation systems, government, primary industries and marine.

He is presently a Director of Kumul Telikom Holdings PNG and Chairman of two subsidiary entities, Datec and PNG Directories.

Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Insurance& Marketing) ANZIIF (Fellow) CIP

As stated earlier, Opi has industry experience accrued over almost 3 decades in the PNG insurance market. Within Niugini Assurance’s unique environment Opi is able to share his experience with a small dedicated team of professionals. Opi takes on an active role in ensuing all Niugini Assurance ‘s clients continue to receive the professional, prompt and accurate level of service they require.

Bachelor of Management,ANZIIF (Senior Associate) CIP, General
Insurance/Risk Management

Morris Gaveru is an experienced insurance professional and had an insurance career over 19 years and his primary role is to ensure that Niugini Assurance Group continues to excel in key areas of client service& development and claims and will be very much involved in technical advice and also providing risk management advice when required. He will also oversee and coordinate the provision of services and will be heavily involved in claims
that exceed over 30 days.

Bachelor of Accounting, Fellow CPA PNG, ANZIIF(Associate) CIP

Jack has over 20 yearsof experience in the insurance industry as a financial controller and with extensive knowledge in financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, taxation and regulatory compliance.