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AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu to Lead Africa Trade Risk Expansion

Mar 17, 2026
AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu to Lead Africa Trade Risk Expansion


  • AfrexInsure, Afreximbank’s specialty insurance subsidiary, appointed Lesley Ndlovu as Chief Executive Officer in 2026.  
  • Ndlovu succeeds Jonas Mushosho and will lead expansion of specialty insurance for African trade and investment risks.  
  • AfrexInsure is a wholly owned Afreximbank subsidiary offering insurance management services for trade-related investments across Africa.  
  • The company is incorporated in Mauritius and regulated by the Financial Services Commission with insurance manager and global business licenses.  
  • AfrexInsure provides specialty cover including project cargo, construction equipment, energy projects, and alternative risk solutions.  
  • The firm says it aims to retain more specialty insurance premiums within Africa and support bankable trade transactions.  


why it matters?

The appointment comes as AfrexInsure expands African-based risk coverage for trade and trade-related investments. That matters for exporters, project sponsors, lenders, and insurers seeking more Africa-focused underwriting capacity.