Built on Relationships. Focused on Outcomes.
ORCA Underwriting Managers was established in 2020 with a clear purpose: to create an underwriting business that
put broker relationships and service back at the centre of the insurance experience. As the insurance market continues
to evolve, many brokers have found themselves navigating increasingly complex processes, slower turnaround times and reduced
access to experienced decision-makers.
ORCA was created to offer an alternative — one built on accessibility, accountability and genuine partnership.
We believe that brokers achieve better outcomes when they have direct access to knowledgeable underwriters who understand
their clients, their risks and their business objectives.
Today, ORCA supports a carefully selected network of broker partners across South Africa, providing underwriting solutions
across Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Sectional Title and Hospitality insurance.
ORCA Underwriting Managers was established in 2020 with a clear purpose: to create an underwriting business that puts broker relationships and service back at the centre of the insurance experience. As the insurance market continues to evolve, many brokers have found themselves navigating increasingly complex processes, slower turnaround times and reduced
access to experienced decision-makers.
ORCA was created to offer an alternative — one built on accessibility, accountability and genuine partnership. We believe that brokers achieve better outcomes when they have direct access to knowledgeable underwriters who understand
their clients, their risks and their business objectives.
Today, ORCA supports a carefully selected network of broker partners across South Africa, providing underwriting solutions across Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Sectional Title and Hospitality insurance.
Our Mission
To provide brokers with responsive underwriting support,
data-driven insights, flexible risk solutions and direct access
to empowered decision-makers, while delivering sustainable
value for clients, partners and stakeholders.
Our Vision
To be the underwriting partner of choice for brokers by combining
data-driven intelligence, technology-enabled underwriting, and
exceptional service to deliver trusted partnerships and
sustainable growth.
To provide brokers with responsive underwriting support, data-driven insights, flexible risk solutions and direct access to empowered decision-makers, while delivering sustainable
value for clients, partners and stakeholders.
To be the underwriting partner of choice for brokers by combining data-driven intelligence, technology-enabled underwriting, and exceptional service to deliver trusted partnerships and sustainable growth.
Our Values
We combine data-driven insights with disciplined underwriting to make informed decisions,
select risks prudently and deliver sustainable
growth.
Responsiveness
We understand that timely
service matters. Our team is committed
to delivering prompt communication
and practical underwriting solutions.
Accountability
We take ownership of our decisions,
actions and outcomes, ensuring
consistency and professionalism in
everything we do.
Underwriting Discipline
We combine data-driven insights with
disciplined underwriting to make informed
decisions, select risks prudently and
deliver sustainable growth.
Partnership
Strong relationships are at the heart
of our business. We believe in building
long-term partnerships based on trust,
transparency and mutual success.
Integrity
We conduct business with honesty,
professionalism and respect,
always acting in the best interests
of all stakeholders.
Meet Our Team
Experienced Leadership. Trusted Expertise.
At ORCA, our team brings together decades of experience
across underwriting, insurance distribution, broker development and
business leadership. Our commitment to service excellence, underwriting
discipline and relationship-driven partnerships continues to shape the
way we support brokers across South Africa.
At ORCA, our team brings together decades of experience across underwriting, insurance distribution, broker development and business leadership. Our commitment to service excellence, underwriting discipline and relationship-driven partnerships continues to shape the way we support brokers across South Africa.
Isaac Jacobs
Co-Founder & CEO
Isaac Jacobs brings more than 38 years of experience in the South African insurance industry, with extensive expertise in underwriting, broker development, insurance leadership and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.
Throughout his career, he has built strong, trusted relationships across the broker market and is recognised for his practical underwriting knowledge, strategic insight and commitment to exceptional service.
His passion for building long-term partnerships and delivering responsive underwriting solutions continues to shape ORCA's client-focused approach and growth.
Isaac Jacobs brings more than 38 years of experience in the South African insurance industry, with extensive
expertise in underwriting, broker development, insurance leadership and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. Throughout his career, he has built strong, trusted relationships across the broker market and is recognised for his practical underwriting knowledge, strategic insight and commitment to exceptional service.
His passion for building long-term partnerships and delivering responsive underwriting solutions continues to shape ORCA's client-focused approach and growth.
Co-Founder & Director
Daryl De Vos
Daryl De Vos is a seasoned insurance and reinsurance executive with more than 40 years of industry experience.
A Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA), he has established himself as a respected leader within the South African insurance market, bringing extensive expertise in underwriting, risk management, business development, and strategic growth.
His depth of industry knowledge, strategic insight, and leadership continue to shape ORCA's direction, supporting the company's long-term vision and commitment to delivering specialist underwriting solutions with integrity and excellence.