Aprica Investing in insurance in Africa

Investing in Insurance in Africa

Aprica

Aprica is an investment vehicle set up to invest in the insurance sector in Africa

ABOUT US

Who are we ? The basics

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Aprica was incorporated in Mauritius in March 2014 as an Investment Holding Company in partnership with SWAN, the leader in Insurance and investment solutions in Mauritius.

Aprica is an investment vehicle set up to specifically invest in the insurance sector in Sub Saharan Africa. Aprica is a Strategic and active investor providing both capital and skills to investee companies.

We make long-term investments of up to USD20 million in insurance companies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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OUR SERVICES

Aprica is able to add significant value to Investee Companies through it's expertise in key areas
that commonly prove challenging to companies in Africa :

  • GOVERNANCE
    GOVERNANCE
    The management team have over 60yrs experience of running insurance companies in Africa in varied jurisdictions, a deep pool of Africa experience
  • STRATEGY
    STRATEGY
    Regionalization allows for rapid growth, risk diversification and the creation of scale. Scale is important from the point of view of "economies of scale" but also in creating strong brands and spreading best practice. Aprica will provide additional capital to investee companies should they wish to grow outside of their home jurisdictions.
  • OPERATIONS
    OPERATIONS
    Aprica can call on expertise from over 500 personnel from all classes of insurance business
  • MARKETING AND PRODUCT STRUCTURING
    MARKETING AND PRODUCT STRUCTURING
    The management of Aprica have worked in and managed successful insurance companies in the more developed markets in Africa. They have a deep understanding of what products work and how they can be marketed and targeted at particular sectors of society.
  • DISTRIBUTION
    DISTRIBUTION
    A holistic and tailored approach to each market
  • MORAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT
    MORAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT
    The management of Aprica has also successfully managed the issue of moral hazard - through close management of the claims processes, the use of relevant professionals to control claims and where needed the introduction of preapproved expenditure for claims.
  • TECHNICAL CAPACITY
    TECHNICAL CAPACITY
    Technical capacity is a significant failing of most insurers in Africa. The Aprica proposal includes significant technical support for insurers both through the experience and knowledge of management as well as through a specific technical partner (SWAN).
Personnel with extensive insurance management and
investment backgrounds in Africa

WHY TRUST US

Aprica is partnered by SWAN of Mauritius

INTERNAL INSURANCE CAPACITY
Strong internal technical capacity allows Aprica to actively contribute to and manage investee companies - building distribution channels, reforming processes and improving risk pricing.
NICHE POSITIONING
The niche nature of Aprica allows management to retain a profound understanding of the local markets. Fully benefiting from industry expertise, experience and contacts.
AFRICAN INSURANCE EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in managing and running insurance companies in Africa as well as in investing. Staff are bilingual, English and French and all have experience living and working in Africa.
SWAN, A STRONG TECHNICAL PARTNER
Largest insurer in Mauritius, SWAN's depth and breadth of capacity is able to actively contribute to investee companies.
LONG TERM INVESTMENT HORIZON
Aprica is not a closed end fund. Aprica is able to invest over the long-term. Aprica is majority owned by SWAN which is a listed insurer in Mauritius and is therefore able to take control positions.
STRONG CAPITALIZATION
Aprica is able to provide repeated rounds of capital to build insurers over time and to drive a regional consolidation process within the insurance sector. Building better and stronger insurers.

OUR TEAM

Our passion and commitment drive us to deliver extraordinary results for our clients.

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Andrew Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Ewan Wheeler
Chief Investment Officer
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Ewan Wheeler
Chief Investment Officer
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Patrice Bastide
Head of International
Business Swan

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Alexander House, Ebene,
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