Short-Term Responsibilities at Origin include , performance management, relationship management of insurers, suppliers and business partners, strategic planning and process management. National Certificate in Short-Term insurance (NQF level 5) National Certificate in Architectural Drafting Riaan started his career in financial services at Santam in 1986 and served in various roles during his time at the company, including Domestic Underwriter, Senior Claims Handler, Head of Claims and Assistant Manager, before opening his own brokerage in 1995. The brokerage started as a one-man business and grew into one of the three largest independent brokerages in the Helderberg basin. In 2012, he joined forces with three other independent brokers to merge the four and create an independent company. Proud Western Province rugby supporter, perfectionist, 4x4 fundi, aspirant golfer