A site launched from abroad stacks up risks: material theft, accidents, defects, disasters. This directory lists insurers active in African construction, with their coverage types and the profiles they insure, including diaspora owners.
30 listed companies — Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa.
African leader offering 'All Risk Construction' insurance to secure your building projects in Senegal.
Historical expertise in site coverage and property protection in Cameroon.
Broker specialized in placing complex construction risks across all of Africa.
Produits d assurance sur mesure pour l industrie de la construction nigériane et les actifs physiques.
Pioneer of construction quality insurance and decennial guarantees in Cameroon.
Home insurance and protection against losses during the secondary finishing phase.
Moroccan leader in construction risk consulting and all-risk construction insurance.
Assurance ingénierie et construction spécialisée pour les promoteurs d envergure en zone SADC.
Support for the Senegalese diaspora in covering construction sites.
Couverture complète d assurance construction pour les projets résidentiels et commerciaux en Afrique de l Est.
'Trusted Home' insurance solutions for diaspora real estate projects.
Global expertise in risk management for large infrastructure projects and industrial construction.
Premier assureur du Nigeria pour le risque chantier et l indemnité professionnelle des ingénieurs.
Moroccan specialist in construction and decennial insurance for large projects and villas.
Comprehensive guarantees including Site Manager Civil Liability and damage to works.
Contractors' all risks (material damage during works), public liability (damage to third parties), ten-year warranty or local equivalent for professionals, and home insurance at handover. Availability varies by country.
It depends on the contract. Require your contractor to provide a valid insurance certificate and consider your own cover as the client, especially if you cannot supervise on site.
Pair insurance with documented monitoring: dated photos, progress reports, stage acceptances. This evidence makes claims and insurer discussions easier.
It depends on the country. Some markets have equivalents (ten-year warranty, mandatory construction insurance for professionals); others are lightly regulated. Ask the insurers listed.
Rarely required for a single house but strongly recommended once the budget is significant: theft, fire, weather, partial collapse.
Several insurers accept diaspora owners under specific conditions (documents, local representative). Check the diaspora eligibility shown in the directory.
Notify the insurer within the contract deadline, attach photos, witness statements and invoices, and keep progress evidence from before the incident.
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Indicative information — confirm directly with each company before any decision.