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Firedart Engineering Underwriting Managers

Name: Firedart Engineering Underwriting Managers
Address: Level 1, 1 Bompas, 1 Bompas Road, Johannesburg, 2196, ZA
Telephone: 011 833 1400

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We bring to the table, a deep understanding of underwriting in construction and engineering builds.

The Company was started by Mike Tandy on 1 May 2001 underwriting all classes of Engineering Business. Firedart offers a unique personal service that is unrivalled. Understanding a client's needs ensures that the right tailor-made cover is provided. Turnaround on quotes, issuing of policy schedules and claims administration are key factors. Firedart underwrites on behalf of Compass Insurance Company Limited, the leading specialist insurer in South Africa, with a claims paying ability rating of A+. Lireas, the strategic investment company, have a shareholding in Firedart Engineering Underwriting Managers . The financial strength is also enhanced by quality reinsurers led by Hannover Reinsurance Company Limited. We are an Authorised Financial Services Provider
FSP – 40536.

11/11/2026

The energy transition is changing the world. But are we keeping up with the risks?

Solar installations are becoming more sophisticated. So are their exposures.

A project may be technically impressive, financially attractive and environmentally beneficial. Yet one vulnerability in its design, installation or maintenance can undermine years of expected returns.

Progress and resilience must advance together.

Are we moving faster in building renewable energy infrastructure than in understanding its risks?

05/11/2026

What if the biggest risk on a construction site isn't the most obvious one?

We spend considerable time evaluating what could go wrong. But how often do we question what we've overlooked?

A small design assumption. An overlooked dependency. A risk that falls between two contractors.

In engineering, the consequences aren't always proportionate to the size of the oversight.

What is the most underestimated risk you've encountered on a project?

02/11/2026

We were delighted to have Karen Pautz representing Firedart at the prestigious The Insurance Institute of the Border Annual Gala Dinner in KuGompo City last Friday!

It was a wonderful evening of connection, collaboration and celebration, bringing together industry leaders and professionals.

29/10/2026

Celebrating 40 years of PrestGroup Pty Ltd

Firedart’s June McLinden and Christo Visser had the pleasure of joining Prestgroup for their 40th anniversary celebrations.

Four decades in business is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the strong relationships, trust and commitment built over the years.

From all of us at Firedart, congratulations to the entire Prestgroup team on this fantastic milestone!

Thank you for including us in your celebrations. Here’s to many more years of success and partnership!

29/10/2026

Engineers ask: “Will it work?” Underwriters ask: “What happens when it doesn’t?”

That little difference in perspective is why engineering insurance is such an interesting space.

We look at design, construction, machinery, weather, people, maintenance, geography and sometimes plain old bad luck — and try to understand how they interact. It’s part engineering. Part data. Part experience. And part knowing when something just doesn’t feel right.

What’s the most unusual question an underwriter has ever asked you about a risk?

22/10/2026

“We got a cheaper quote.”

Fair enough. Price matters.

But in engineering insurance, there’s another question worth asking: what changed to make it cheaper? The deductible? Limits? Extensions? Theft cover? Basis of settlement? Claims handling? Or simply a different view of the risk?

Sometimes cheaper genuinely is better. Sometimes it isn’t.

The important thing is knowing the difference. What do you think gets overlooked most often when engineering insurance is compared purely on price?

15/10/2026

Next stop: Gqeberha with Cas Hansa and Karen Pautz

We could send another brochure explaining engineering insurance. We’d rather sit in a room together and talk about the real thing.

Real projects. Real losses. Real underwriting decisions.

And the awkward questions that don’t always have textbook answers. That’s what our Learning Labs are about — making technical insurance practical, useful and relevant to the people advising clients every day.

Thanks to everyone who joined us today. Keep asking the difficult questions. We will too.

13/10/2026

Today, the classroom moves to Kugompu City with Karen Pautz and Cassim Hansa

One thing we’ve learnt in 25 years of engineering insurance: technical knowledge should never sit with just the underwriter.

The better brokers understand the risk, the better the questions, the better the conversations — and ultimately, the better the outcomes for clients.

Today is about sharing what we know, challenging what we think we know, and learning from the brokers in the room too. Because expertise gets more valuable when you share it.

Kugompu City, let’s talk engineering risk.

08/10/2026

You have 10 minutes. No survey yet. No loss history. Just this site. What do you want to know first?

Value at risk? Ground conditions? Contractor experience? Programme? Flood exposure? Security? Something completely different?

Engineering underwriting is rarely about one piece of information. It’s about knowing which questions to ask — and which answers should make you ask another question.

Underwriters and brokers: what’s your first question? Drop it below.

01/10/2026

The best engineering insurance claim is the one that never happens. We spend a lot of time talking about premiums, rates and claims. But some of the most valuable conversations happen before any of those things — when an underwriter, broker and client spot a risk early enough to do something about it.

Good engineering underwriting isn’t simply about pricing risk. It’s about understanding it.

What’s one risk you’ve seen where a relatively small intervention could have prevented a very expensive loss?

Address

Level 1, 1 Bompas, 1 Bompas Road
Johannesburg
2196

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 15:00

Telephone

011 833 1400

Website

http://www.firedart.co.za/

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