Regional integration
Regional Blocs
In Africa, most insurance markets belong to an economic integration bloc — sometimes even a regulatory one, like CIMA, the only truly supranational insurance framework in the world. Compare these blocs to spot where regional integration translates (or doesn't) into better market accessibility.
CIMA
Conférence Interafricaine des Marchés d'Assurances
31.7
avg. score
The only truly supranational insurance regulatory framework in the world: a single insurance code applies directly across the 14 member states, with no national transposition.
CEDEAO
Communauté Économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
33.3
avg. score
Free movement and economic integration across West Africa. Membership reduced to 12 states since Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew in January 2025 (formation of the Alliance of Sahel States).
EAC
East African Community
32.5
avg. score
East African customs union and common market, on a trajectory toward monetary union. Expanded to 8 members with DRC (2022) and Somalia (2024) joining.
SADC
Southern African Development Community
35.5
avg. score
The largest regional integration bloc in Southern Africa, 16 member states, economic and security cooperation.
Beyond the blocs, another concentration angle: which supranational reinsurers hold legal cession rights across these markets?
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