ZURICH, Feb.23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Swiss Re Corporate Solutions announces that its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Advisors South Africa Pty Ltd, is now licenced by the South African Financial Services Board to operate in the country as a Financial Services Provider (FSP).
Under its FSP licence,Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Advisors South Africa Pty Ltd will originate, advise on and bind direct commercial insurance business in South Africa through an intermediary agreement with Guardrisk Insurance Company Ltd. Guardrisk Insurance is a South African-licenced non-life insurer, well known in the local market for its reputation and solid financial standing with a Fitch rating of 'AA+' (South Africa-specific).
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions expects to begin operations during the second quarter of 2015 from an office in Johannesburg. The company will provide commercial insurance services to mid- and large-sized corporate clients, focusing on property, mining and engineering risks, as well as customised solutions for the agriculture and energy sectors.
Tony Buckle, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: "South Africa is a key high growth market for us, based on the scale and sophistication of its commercial insurance sector. The Johannesburg office will be our first local representation in Africa, and it will be a cornerstone of our strategy to provide locally relevant solutions to clients."
Herman Schoeman, Managing Director of Guardrisk Insurance adds, "We are excited about the relationship with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and the opportunity to collaborate on delivering customised solutions for clients in South Africa."
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions offers innovative, high-quality insurance capacity to mid-sized and large multinational corporations across the globe. Our offerings range from standard risk transfer covers and multi-line programmes, to highly customised solutions tailored to the needs of our clients. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions serves customers from over 50 offices worldwide and is backed by the financial strength of the Swiss Re Group. For more information about Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, please visit www.swissre.com/corporatesolutions or follow us on Twitter @SwissRe_CS.
About Guardrisk Insurance Company Ltd
Guardrisk Insurance Company Ltd is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Guardrisk Group (Pty) Ltd (www.guardrisk.co.za). Incorporated into MMI Holdings in March 2014, Guardrisk Group is the largest specialist cell captive insurance group of its kind and the leading alternative risk transfer provider in South Africa.Guardrisk pioneered the cell captive concept, introducing cell captives to the South African short-term insurance industry in 1993.
