Overview
- Act: African Trade Insurance Agency Act, 2016
- Formed: 2001
- CEO: Manuel Moses
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The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), established in 2001, aims to promote trade and investment in Africa by providing political risk and credit insurance. Its mandate includes mitigating risks associated with investments, thereby fostering economic development. ATI has facilitated numerous projects across various sectors, contributing significantly to regional trade enhancement and financial stability. It has garnered support from several African countries and institutions, bolstering its position as a crucial player in promoting sustainable development across the continent
CEO: Manuel Moses
Manuel has over 25 years of international experience in finance, banking, insurance, and investment. He worked at IFC for 15 years, managing IFC’s activities in East Africa, and held senior roles at TDB, the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe Development Bank. He holds an MBA in Finance and a BSc in Civil Engineering.
Management Team
Manuel Moses
CEO
Benjamin Mugisha
Chief Underwriting Officer
Gladys Muthoni Karuri
Chief Financial Officer
Dr Anthony Ehimare
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Linda Bwakira
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Board of Governors
Professor Kelly Mua Kingsly
Chairman
Christina Westholm-Schröder
Vice Chairperson
Hugues Toto
Director
Herbert Asiimwe
Director
Sekai Chirume
Director
Khadija Issa Said
Director
Maryse Lokossou
Director
Sristiraj Ambastha
Director
Dr Dev Haman
Director
Ahmed Attout
Director
Livio Mignano
Director
Omari Issa
Independent Director
Functions
- Political Risk Insurance: Provide insurance against political risks for investors and lenders operating in African markets.
- Credit Risk Insurance: Offer coverage for credit risks associated with trade and investment transactions.
- Facilitating Trade: Promote intra-African trade by providing risk mitigation solutions to businesses.
- Encouraging Investment: Support foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa by reducing perceived investment risks.
- Capacity Building: Enhance the capabilities of local financial institutions by offering technical assistance and risk management training.
- Partnership Development: Collaborate with public and private sectors to develop financial products that meet market needs.
- Financial Guarantees: Issue guarantees that can be used to enhance the creditworthiness of projects seeking financing.
- Promoting Sustainable Development: Support projects that contribute to sustainable development goals across Africa.
- Economic Stability: Contribute to economic stability by providing tools that encourage private sector investment.
- Market Intelligence: Offer insights and assessments of political and economic risks to aid decision-making for investors and businesses
Important Links
- Job Vacancies
- Organizational Structure
- Tenders
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 10620 Nairobi, Kenya
- Kenya Re Towers, 5th Floor
- Upperhill Off Ragati Road
- info@atidi.africa
- (+254-20) 272 6999
- (+254-20) 719 014208