Pandemic reinforces need for insurance products in Africa - African Business

Pandemic reinforces need for insurance products in Africa

Despite the pandemic, the Prudential insurance group has performed well this year, and its Africa CEO Matt Lilley is optimistic about the company’s prospects on the continent. Interview by Desné Masie.

In the course of less than seven years on the continent, multinational insurance company Prudential has built up a business with revenues of $150m. Matt Lilley, the head of the company’s Africa division, met with African Business to talk about the company’s strategy on the continent, its experience during the pandemic and the role of technology in digital inclusion and product innovation.

Listen to the full interview on the African Business podcast Dr Matt Lilley, CEO Africa, Prudential PLC: Building a world-class insurance business in Africa