The role of political risk insurance when investing

The role of political risk insurance when investing

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Over the past 30 years, the context of political risk has evolved rapidly, presenting industries and investors with new challenges. As geopolitical environments around the world gradually become more complex, so does trading because of the growing political risks. Investors and banks now view political risk assessments and political risk insurance (PRI) as a requisite when a company invests in a country, to ensure there is sufficient coverage in the case of any events that impact the company’s operations. PRI also provides enterprise with the required support to rebuild and continue operating after an event. “Looking back at recent events in South Africa, it is even more prevalent to have such cover in place to safeguard business operations and avoid downtime,” states Cresco Director Rob Futter. “An in-depth political risk assessment is an extremely important step for any company to take before making a substantial investment on a particular project,” Futter adds.
CrescoCresco exists to help our client’s ideas become a reality. We pride ourselves on our ability to grasp the core of a vision, to understand its impact on the community and infrastructure and determine the likelihood of success. Our team is made up of highly skilled individuals, that have experience in closure and execution of major capital projects across many industries in Africa. Founded in 2005, Cresco has been bridging the gap between concept and project for the last 15 years. Assisting project developers, financial institutions and contractors, we draw on our wide range of project development and financing experience to ensure the best service for our clients’. At Cresco, we pride ourselves on our efficient, detailed and adaptable Financial Modelling processes in order to determine and identify potential risks. Our project advisory and fund-raising experience as well as our good standing relationships gives us esteemed credibility in the market. The project development lifecycle, from concept to feasibility analysis, finance structuring, funding, construction and operation, is a complex and intricate process. Our team guides the project promoter step-by-step through these activities, involving any other participants at the appropriate times, and providing continuous, specialised hands-on support. Cresco helps clients to develop outstanding projects to their full potential in Africa and beyond. During the course of the project development we offer specialist financial, commercial and management support.

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