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Executive Summary

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd is a focused, independent health insurance brokerage built for Zimbabwe’s affordability and clarity gap

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd is an independent health insurance brokerage based in Harare with a virtual service model that reaches clients across Zimbabwe. We help individuals, SMEs, and corporates compare multiple medical aid and health insurance options, understand exclusions in plain language, and select cover that matches their budget and care needs.

Our business is built around recurring brokerage commission and corporate advisory income, not one-off transactional sales. In Year 1, we are targeting USD 73,800 in revenue, USD 62,730 gross profit, USD 12,330 EBITDA, and USD 5,780 net income, with break-even revenue of USD 64,853 and break-even timing in Month 1 on an annualised basis.

We are raising USD 35,000 in total funding, made up of USD 10,000 equity capital and USD 25,000 debt principal. That capital gives us the office setup, client-facing systems, and working capital required to launch as a regulated, compliant brokerage and sustain operations through the first growth phase.

The market opportunity is already visible in Zimbabwe’s under-served health cover segment

We are targeting urban professionals, salaried employees, SMEs with 5–200 staff, diaspora-supported families, and cross-border professionals who need dependable advice rather than insurer-directed selling. These clients are already spending on health cover, but many are doing so without enough product comparison, which creates claim disputes, poor plan fit, and avoidable churn at renewal.

Our core opportunity sits in the gap between product availability and product understanding. Zimbabwe’s private health cover market supports an advice-led broker that can simplify choices, improve retention, and help employers manage staff benefits without building an in-house benefits function.

:::reassure Why the opportunity is attractive

• The addressable market is broad enough to support recurring renewals.
• SMEs need outsourced benefits support and value responsiveness.
• Individuals want clarity on exclusions, waiting periods, and claim rules.
• Digital onboarding lets us serve Harare, Bulawayo, and other urban centres efficiently.
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Our model is independent, digital-first, and designed for recurring revenue

We do not represent a single insurer. We compare local and regional health insurers, explain the trade-offs clearly, and place each client on a plan that is commercially and clinically suitable.

Our revenue is derived mainly from commission paid by insurers, typically 10.0% to 20.0% of annual premium, plus corporate advisory and benefits consulting fees. That structure allows us to keep individual client access simple while monetising deeper corporate work where employers want a structured review of staff cover.

The business is led by Sam Patel, a healthcare finance professional with 9 years’ experience in insurance sales and benefits administration in Zimbabwe, who serves as founder and managing director. Operations and client service are led by Riley Thompson, an experienced administrator with 6 years’ experience in membership and claims processing at a medical aid society, while sales and digital marketing are driven by Taylor Nguyen, a financial services marketer with 5 years of experience in Facebook and Google campaigns plus corporate B2B outreach. Finance and compliance oversight are supported part-time by Skyler Park, a chartered accountant with 12 years of insurance and pensions audit experience.

Year 1 economics show a lean, profitable brokerage with room to scale

Our Year 1 revenue mix is anchored by USD 64,800 in brokerage commission and USD 9,000 in corporate advisory and benefits consulting fees. Direct cost of sales is only USD 11,070, which supports a 85.0% gross margin and gives us enough room to fund sales, compliance, and client service while staying profitable.

Fixed costs are controlled through a small Harare CBD office, a lean team structure, and a virtual delivery model built around WhatsApp, Zoom, email, phone, and e-signatures. That operating discipline is why the business reaches positive cash generation early and remains cash-positive throughout the forecast period.

At a glance

• Business: Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, with nationwide virtual servicing
• Legal structure: Private Limited Company regulated by IPEC
• Year 1 revenue: USD 73,800
• Break-even revenue: USD 64,853
• Year 5 revenue: USD 167,750
• Funding required: USD 35,000
• Equity / debt mix: USD 10,000 / USD 25,000
• Year 1 net income: USD 5,780
• Year 5 net income: USD 54,564

Growth is driven by renewal value, SME accounts, and higher covered lives per client

Our forecast shows revenue growth from USD 73,800 in Year 1 to USD 103,320 in Year 2, USD 127,084 in Year 3, USD 152,500 in Year 4, and USD 167,750 in Year 5. That progression is driven by more covered lives, stronger renewals, and a larger base of employer accounts that require annual review and ongoing advisory support.

We expect the most valuable growth to come from SMEs and multi-life households because those accounts renew repeatedly and often expand over time. A single retained employer account can add staff members, dependants, and benefit reviews without requiring a proportional increase in acquisition cost.

:::tip What makes the model scalable

• Commission income grows with covered lives.
• Corporate advisory fees add higher-margin service revenue.
• Renewal support creates repeat business from the same account.
• Digital onboarding reduces the need for branch expansion.
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The funding request is calibrated to launch safely and protect early liquidity

The USD 35,000 capital ask is designed to cover setup, working capital, and a small regulatory contingency. We are using USD 8,000 for office furniture, equipment, laptops, phones, website, branding, and CRM setup; USD 24,600 for the first six months of operating expenses; and USD 2,400 for regulatory contingency and technology upgrades.

That capital structure is intentionally conservative. It protects the launch period, supports service quality, and gives us the runway to convert early leads into recurring revenue while maintaining compliance under IPEC requirements.

:::warning Investor focus points

• This is a regulated services business, so compliance discipline matters.
• Revenue depends on client acquisition and retention, not physical assets.
• The growth story is strongest when covered lives expand year after year.
• Operating leverage improves as the client book matures.
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Our five-year target is a leading independent brokerage position in Zimbabwe

By Year 5, we are targeting USD 167,750 in annual revenue, USD 74,019 in EBITDA, and USD 54,564 in net income, with a strong recurring revenue base and a more diversified corporate book. We are building Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd to become one of Zimbabwe’s leading independent health insurance brokers for SMEs and professionals, with the option to expand further nationally or position the business for strategic acquisition.

Our first priority is disciplined execution in Harare, where the market is dense and the service model can prove itself quickly. From there, we will grow through referrals, digital acquisition, and employer relationships that reward trust, responsiveness, and clear advice.

Company Description

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd: The Company Behind the Brokerage

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd is an independent health insurance brokerage based in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a small CBD office and a virtual service model that lets us serve clients nationwide. We operate as a Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd and are regulated as an insurance broker with the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC).

We focus on helping individuals, SMEs, and corporates choose medical aid and health insurance cover that is affordable, understandable, and suitable for their real healthcare needs. Our business exists because too many Zimbabwean buyers face confusing policy wording, hidden exclusions, inconsistent benefit structures, and weak after-sales support when they try to buy cover directly.

Who We Serve and What We Solve

Our core market includes salaried individuals, professionals, SMEs with 5 to 200 employees, and corporates that need structured employee benefits advice. We also serve diaspora families supporting relatives in Zimbabwe and professionals who need cross-border or foreign currency cover.

We solve four recurring pain points in the market:

• clients do not know which insurer is best for their budget
• benefit schedules are difficult to compare across providers
• claim disputes often arise from misunderstanding exclusions
• SMEs need staff medical cover but lack in-house benefits expertise

We do not sell a single insurer’s product. We compare multiple local and regional insurers, translate technical policy language into practical terms, and recommend the plan that best fits the client’s health profile, affordability threshold, and usage pattern.

:::tip Our service promise
We lead with independent comparison, clear advice, and active claim support.
Clients come to us when they want:

• a lower-cost plan without losing critical cover
• a better family or staff package
• help renewing or reviewing existing medical aid
• confidence that the plan they choose will actually work when they need care
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Our Legal Structure, Location, and Operating Model

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd is incorporated in Zimbabwe as a private limited company, giving the business a formal governance structure and a clear separation between company liabilities and personal assets. That structure supports investor confidence, lender visibility, and operational discipline as we grow the brokerage.

Our head office is in Harare CBD, which gives us proximity to insurers, corporate clients, hospitals, and professional service providers. The office footprint is intentionally lean because the business is designed to operate digitally first, with WhatsApp, Zoom, email, phone calls, and e-signature workflows supporting most client interactions.

This hybrid model is important to our economics. It keeps overheads controlled while allowing us to serve clients in Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, and smaller urban centres without needing a large branch network.

Ownership and Leadership

The business is founder-led, with Sam Patel, a healthcare finance professional with 9 years’ experience in insurance sales and benefits administration in Zimbabwe, serving as founder and managing director. Sam Patel brings a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and hands-on experience managing corporate health schemes with more than 1,000 lives, which gives the company direct insight into underwriting logic, claims behaviour, and policy wording.

Operational execution and client service are led by Riley Thompson, an experienced administrator with 6 years’ experience in membership and claims processing at a medical aid society. Sales and digital acquisition are driven by Taylor Nguyen, a financial services marketer with 5 years of experience in Facebook and Google campaigns plus corporate B2B outreach. Compliance and finance oversight are supported part-time by Skyler Park, a chartered accountant with 12 years of insurance and pensions audit experience.

Our ownership structure is straightforward and aligned with the funding plan. The founder holds the core operating stake, with external capital structured through a mix of equity and debt to support launch and working capital needs. That approach keeps decision-making efficient while still leaving room for investor participation and lender protection.

Governance and accountability

We run the company with a simple governance framework built around monthly management review, documented sales pipelines, compliance checks, and insurer relationship tracking. Our regulatory posture is conservative because health insurance brokerage depends on trust, license compliance, and clean client records.

:::warning Regulatory discipline
We manage the brokerage under IPEC requirements and maintain strict controls on:

• insurer appointment records
• client data protection
• transparent disclosure of commission and advisory fees
• renewal follow-up and claims support documentation
• financial recordkeeping and tax compliance
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What Zim Health Cover Brokerage Sells

Our business sells independent brokerage services, not medical aid membership itself. We earn commission from insurers and health schemes when clients take up cover through our advice, and we add consulting fees for employers that want structured benefits support.

Our offering includes:

• needs assessment for individuals and families
• comparison of multiple health insurance and medical aid options
• recommendation of appropriate cover based on budget and usage
• onboarding support and document completion
• annual benefit reviews at renewal
• claim dispute assistance and policy clarification
• corporate benefits consulting for SMEs and growing employers
• wellness education sessions for staff groups

This is a professional services business with recurring revenue characteristics. Once a client is onboarded, we have the opportunity to support annual renewals, upgrade decisions, family additions, and employer benefit reviews, which makes each account more valuable over time.

Why the Business Is Positioned for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s health financing environment makes brokerage especially relevant because many buyers want cover but lack time or technical expertise to compare products properly. The market includes both price-sensitive households and employers that need a credible employee benefit without creating administrative burden.

We are positioned at the intersection of affordability, convenience, and trust. Our value proposition is strongest where clients need objective advice, not a sales push from a single provider.

Our market focus

We concentrate on:

• urban professionals aged 25 to 55
• SMEs with 5 to 200 staff
• corporate groups seeking benefits administration support
• diaspora households needing reliable local servicing
• cross-border and foreign currency cover seekers

This focus is commercially attractive because it combines retail volume with corporate repeat business. It also supports our digital-first delivery model, which reduces acquisition friction and expands our geographic reach.

Brand Positioning and Market Identity

Zim Health Cover Brokerage (Pvt) Ltd is positioned as an independent, modern, advice-led brokerage. We are not a mass-market call centre, and we are not a tied agent for one insurer.

Our market identity is built on three principles:

• independence in product comparison
• clarity in explaining benefits and exclusions
• responsiveness in onboarding, renewals, and claim support

That positioning matters because health insurance buyers in Zimbabwe are often making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. We give them a structured, transparent buying process that reduces mistakes and improves continuity of care.

Our Long-Term Growth Direction

We are building the brokerage to scale from a lean Harare-based launch into a national advisory platform with a strong recurring client base. The model is designed to expand through digital acquisition, referral partnerships, and employer relationships rather than expensive branch rollouts.

Our long-term objective is to become one of Zimbabwe’s leading independent health insurance brokers for SMEs and professionals. We will get there by keeping the business compliant, client-focused, and easy to engage across both digital and in-person channels.

By staying focused on medical aid and health insurance brokerage, we preserve specialist expertise and build a brand that clients can trust when the stakes are high.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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