Insurers Urged to Match Investments with Policyholder Obligations Amid Africa Infrastructure Push
Insurers must align investments with policyholder liabilities
In Brief
- •Insurers must align investments with policyholder liabilities
- •High regulatory capital charges limit participation in long‑term infrastructure
- •Call for regulatory reforms and credit‑enhancement mechanisms
- •AFIS 2026 roundtable in Luanda highlighted need for bankable projects
- •Collaboration with IFC and other institutions urged
Why It Matters
Insurance companies hold large pools of capital that could finance Africa’s infrastructure needs. If regulatory constraints prevent them from investing, critical projects may lack funding. Aligning investments with liabilities ensures policyholder protection while unlocking capital for growth.
Key Details
- Event
- AFIS 2026 roundtable in Luanda, Angola
- Speaker
- Olamide Olajolo, MD Coronation Insurance
- Regulatory issue
- High capital charges under solvency requirements
- Call for
- Targeted regulatory reforms and credit‑enhancement mechanisms
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