October 30, 2025

African Development Bank approves $6 million grant to strengthen disaster risk management in Africa

Discover how a $6 million African Development Bank grant is transforming disaster response across Africa. Learn how innovative risk financing and insurance solutions are empowering governments to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive preparedness, protecting vulnerable communities continent-wide.
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October 8, 2025

5 things to know when establishing a private equity fund in Africa

Africa presents vast opportunities for asset managers, but success requires careful structuring. Webber Wentzel experts outline five key considerations, jurisdiction, alignment of interests, governance, investor oversight, and profit sharing, that drive effective fundraising, capital deployment, and long-term resilience in Africa-focused private equity funds.
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May 26, 2025

Insurance sector a key enabler of African infrastructure development

Africa Insurance Pulse 2025, launched at the AIO Annual Conference in Addis Ababa, highlights the insurance sector’s pivotal role in de-risking and financing infrastructure to drive Africa’s growth, climate resilience, and inclusion, through multi-stakeholder collaboration and innovative risk mitigation solutions.
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May 26, 2025

Africa re wins the PanAfrican Champion Award at the 2025 Africa CEO forum

Africa Re was honoured with the “PanAfrican Champion” Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum, recognising its 49-year commitment to economic integration, regional expansion, industry leadership, and socio-economic impact across all 54 African countries through reinsurance excellence.
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May 21, 2025

A Presidency of purpose: Reflections on my tenure as AIO President

Patty Karuaihe-Martin reflects on a transformative year as AIO President, marked by strategic visibility, innovation, and sustainability. Her leadership elevated Namibia’s role, launched key initiatives, and championed inclusive growth—laying a strong foundation for Africa’s resilient and client-focused insurance future.
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April 29, 2025

The African Insurance Awards 2025

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) will organize the 10th edition of the African Insurance Awards on Monday 26 May 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There is still time to Nominate Candidates for 2025 Insurance Awards, Nomination close 24th March 2025
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