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