Introduction
Arco360 is an insurance brokerage dedicated to providing specialised cover for your cherished horses, cats and dogs. Our products have been developed to encompass all the risks that you may potentially encounter. Arco360 is underwritten by GENRIC Insurance Co.
Benefits of insuring your dogs and cats with Arco360
- No Limits, no sublimits
- No additional or hidden fees
- Direct Vet payments on Pre-Authorised procedures
- Cover for life
- No co-payment periods
Benefits of insuring your horses with Arco360
- No veterinary certificate for mortality cover for horses valued under R500,000.
- Veteran cover for horses 21 years and older, a product unique to Arco 360.
- State of the art data system facilitating immediate processing of policies.
UNLIMITED DAYS POST SURGICAL HOSPITALIZATION! (*T’s & C’s apply)
- No additional policy administration fees
- Innovative product development
- FAIS Compliant
The Team
Gen McNeill
Gen holds a B Comm and Post Grad in Tax from UCT. She has a property portfolio management and private banking background having worked at Investec for 8 years, thereafter she has run her own business. Gen gained experience in the insurance broking industry for 3 years before founding Arco 360 Pty Ltd with Candice, with the motivation to offer insurance solutions that are innovative and cost effective with service excellence for all their clients. Gen has a passion for horses and animals. She has competed in Eventing, Showing, Dressage and Show Jumping, and has achieved her Showing and Dressage provincial colours. Her passion now lies in Dressage and has competed up to Grand Prix level.
Candice Hobday
Candice is a passionate horse woman. Having been involved with horses her entire life and coming from a long family history of riders and Veterinarians. She has competed up till international Grand Prix Dressage Level and breeds Pure Spanish horses for the South African market. Her in depth experience in horsemanship stems from being a yard owner for over 20 years and being the owner of the extremely successful international horse transporting company Hobday Equestrian Enterprises. Candice has a Bachelor of Science degree and has had an equal amount of experience in the insurance industry as a qualified financial advisor and has used this wealth of knowledge to tailor make products and services for the Equestrian and animal lover.
Thalia Steenkamp
Thalia has always been an animal person, from growing up on a farm, horses, cows and pets are a daily part of her life, including hand-rearing her waterbuck, Pikkewyn. Although originally from the Lowveld, she currently resides on the family game and cattle farm with around 40 stables overlooking the Magaliesburg Mountains. She studied in Johannesburg, completed her Bcom (Economics and Econometrics) degree, then travelled overseas. She has worked in the insurance brokering industry for many years, and enjoys being part of a dynamic and outgoing team. Understanding and appreciating the love and care a horse owner feels for their horses, makes it a pleasure to work with clients who have such a profound passion.
Sandra Visser
Sandra grew up on a small holding, and horses have been a major part of her life. She has a passion for all animals but especially horses, and has ridden and competed mainly in eventing and show jumping. She has many years experience in conference and event management, as well as office management, and is well organised and motivated. Sandra really enjoys being part of the dynamic Arco360 Team and has gained valuable experience in the insurance industry, and formed long standing relationships with existing, as well as new Arco360 clients.
Preeya Shaw
Preeya grew up in Pietermaritzburg, KZN where she graduated from College. After living in New York for a while she relocated to Johannesburg where she has worked in the insurance industry for many years. She has love and compassion for all animals. Preeya supports many animal rescue facilities and would one day like to open her own rescue and rehabilitation centre for all animals. She enjoys being part of Arco360’s amazing team and endeavours to deliver the best service to her clients and their furry friends.
Yolandi Lewis
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, the answer was always something to do with horses. This love for everything horsey, led her to study Equine Science at TUT, where she is currently a part time lecturer. Yolandi is an academic at heart, and also has a Bachelor of Science in animal science. She has worked in the equine veterinary industry as a practice manager for many years and understands the emotional rollercoaster of owning a horse. Yolandi takes pride in her excellent administrative skills and customer service. Animal welfare lies close to her heart and she volunteers at shelters and sanctuaries when she can.