Specialist search and talent intelligence for underwriting, claims, actuarial, finance, and C-suite mandates across corporate insurers, reinsurers, MGAs and brokers — helping international companies enter African markets, and placing African talent across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Simply the best. When you need something done, Vicki goes the extra mile — consistently. Her commitment to service, delivery, and a positive outlook never wavers.
Vicki Bedeman runs one of South Africa's most focused specialist recruitment practices, based in Johannesburg. With deep market knowledge across non-life insurance, reinsurance, and broking, Vicki works exclusively at the mid-management through C-suite level — covering underwriting, technical claims, specialty risk, actuarial, finance, and leadership mandates.
Her practice has a genuinely global reach: helping international insurers, reinsurers and brokers enter African markets with the right talent and market intelligence, while also placing African and global insurance specialists into opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is intelligence-led search, direct headhunting, and long-term talent partnership — not transactional recruitment.
Bedeman Search is the executive search and talent intelligence brand of Bedeman Consulting, founded by Vicki Bedeman. It operates alongside Antal International: Bedeman Search focuses on specialist executive search, while Antal International supports contingent recruitment projects.
A dedicated practice built entirely around non-life insurance, reinsurance and broking — enabling genuine market depth, targeted passive talent networks, and search methodologies built for talent-scarce environments.
Marine, engineering, property & casualty, aviation, specie, trade credit, and niche commercial lines — underwriting, technical claims, and specialty risk appointments across corporate insurers and specialty carriers.
Treaty and facultative reinsurance mandates spanning underwriting through to CUO and C-suite appointments — supporting reinsurers operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Corporate and specialty broking talent, MGA/UMA leadership, and client-facing technical roles for brokers and underwriting managers operating across the African continent.
Talent mapping, compensation benchmarking, and workforce planning for insurers and reinsurers entering African markets, or seeking specialist talent intelligence before they hire.
Each consultant focuses exclusively on one discipline. No generalists. No guessing. Genuine market intelligence and passive talent networks built over years.
Johannesburg-based with proven reach across Sub-Saharan Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and international markets requiring African talent access.
Connected to Antal International's 35+ country network where relevant. Bedeman Search focuses on executive search and talent intelligence, while Antal International supports contingent recruitment projects.
Research-driven methodology. Direct headhunting. Talent mapping. We find the people who aren't looking — because the best rarely are.
Long-term talent advisory relationships. Market benchmarking. Succession planning. We work the way your business actually needs us to work.
Sensitive leadership replacements, board-level appointments, and succession mandates handled with complete discretion and professional integrity.
A confidential record of executive and specialist insurance mandates handled across Africa and beyond.
Weekly perspectives on talent trends, hiring conditions, and market intelligence from our specialist desks.
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Vicki takes the time to truly understand you as a person — your skills, your aspirations, and what matters most in your career. She is thoughtful and deliberate about aligning opportunities to what you are looking for, not simply filling a role. Her warmth and genuine care set her apart; I distinctly recall her taking time out of a business trip in Morocco to personally discuss an opportunity with me.
Vicki is a trusted source of expert advice, delivered with professionalism and a genuine commitment to service. She invests in understanding the industries she operates in, which enables her to function as a true business partner. Her knowledge of the insurance industry in particular was evident throughout our engagement — she provided sound guidance and introduced us to candidates of real calibre. Thank you for the excellent service.
Working with Vicki is always an insightful and rewarding experience. She is deeply engaged in everything she does — proactive, well-informed, and genuinely invested in outcomes. Her ability to share relevant market intelligence adds real value, making global talent decisions more efficient and better informed. I would recommend her to any client without reservation.
Simply the best. When you need something done, Vicki goes the extra mile — consistently. She is deeply invested in building genuine, lasting relationships with her clients, and her commitment to service, delivery, and a positive outlook never wavers. I can most definitely recommend Bedeman Search.
Whether you're looking to hire exceptional specialist talent, explore a new role, or simply want to understand the market — we're easy to talk to. No hard sell. Just straight, expert advice.
Bedeman Consulting t/a Bedeman Search is the executive search and talent intelligence brand. Antal International supports contingent recruitment projects.