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PrestGroup
Our story

Insurance broking built on 38 years of trust.

PrestGroup evolved from PrestMarine, founded in 1986. What began as a specialist marine brokerage has grown into a full-service insurance house serving individuals, businesses and industry.

1986
Year founded
38+
Years of expertise
7
Insurance lines
FSP165
Authorised provider

Who we are

From marine roots to full-service.

Our history

1986
PrestMarine founded

Opened as a specialist marine broker, quickly establishing deep market knowledge and a reputation for personal service.

Early 2000s
Lloyd's accreditation

Achieved approved Lloyd's broker status, enabling access to London market syndicates for complex and specialist risks.

2010s
PrestSure launched

Responding to client demand, PrestSure was launched to service commercial and personal lines while maintaining our specialist approach.

Present
PrestGroup — full-service brokerage

PrestMarine and PrestSure united. Seven insurance lines. In-house underwriting. In-house claims. One dedicated team.

Our values

What guides every decision we make.

01

Trust

We earn trust by being honest about what cover you need — not what earns us the highest commission. Our advice is always in your best interest.

02

Integrity

We are transparent about policy terms, exclusions and pricing. No surprises at claim time. What we quote is what you get.

03

Accountability

When something goes wrong, we own it. Our in-house claims team means you never get bounced between departments or left waiting for answers.

04

Excellence

Faster turnarounds. Clearer communication. Better outcomes. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than the industry norm.

Credentials & authorisations

Authorised, accredited and accountable.

FSP No. 165
Authorised Financial Services Provider

PrestGroup (Pty) Ltd is fully licensed under FAIS — FSP No. 165. Our advice and intermediary services are fully regulated by the FSCA.

Lloyd's Approved
Lloyd's of London Approved Broker

As an approved Lloyd's broker we can place specialist risks with London market syndicates — opening capacity not available through domestic insurers alone.

Binder Holder
In-house Underwriting Binder Facilities

Our binder agreements with leading SA insurers allow us to accept, underwrite and bind cover on their behalf — meaning faster policy issuance for every client.

Have a complex risk that needs
specialist cover?

Our brokers have seen it all. Tell us about your exposure and we'll find the right cover — fast.

7 Mirage Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg