Maximizing Returns, Minimizing Risk. The Importance of Mitigating Political and Credit Risk in Africa with Amir Hussain

Episode #61 with Amir Hussain,  who is a Senior Underwriter of Political & Credit Risk at Africa Specialty Risks.

With an African focused and experienced team of Underwriters, Africa Specialty Risks provides coverage aimed at facilitating trade and investments for Financial Institutions, Traders and Exporters to name a few, transacting in Africa. Their mission is to provide the protection and confidence required to grow, develop and increase business with African counterparties.

What We Discuss With  Amir Hussain

• The company uses the tagline ‘Protecting Africa’. Can you explain how Africa Specialty Risks protects Africa? What is it protecting Africa from?
• What would you say to those who claim you are selling risk rather than highlighting the opportunities that Africa offers?
• What type of person or company is your service aimed at, and what are the benefits of the services you offer?
• What does Africa's risk outlook look like in the near future based on the data you've gathered?
• What political risks does the continent face as a result of the global economic downturn, which is causing rising inflation, depletion of foreign exchange reserves, and depreciation of many African currencies?
• And much more…

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

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