Continental Re Moves to Botswana from Mauritius for ‘Next Growth Horizon’

Continental Reinsurance Holdings says it has relocated from Mauritius to the Republic of Botswana, following the completion of all logistical, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Founded in Nigeria four decades ago, Continental Reinsurance has built one of the continent’s most trusted reinsurance networks, serving clients across more than 50 countries in Africa. The group later moved its holding structure to Mauritius to accelerate access to global capital and strategic expansion, according to a statement on Wednesday.

“Now, as Continental Reinsurance positions itself for its next growth horizon, Botswana has emerged as the preferred home for its future: a jurisdiction that combines stability, sound governance, financial sector reforms, and a commitment to long-term economic transformation,” the company said, describing the southern African country as “one of Africa’s most stable and forward-looking financial services hubs”.

The newly relocated holding company will operate separately from the company’s Botswana subsidiary, which has maintained a presence in Gaborone for the past 11 years, according to the statement.

“The Botswana subsidiary currently serves a growing client base, contributing meaningfully to the Group’s Africa-wide network of more than 1,000 cedants and brokers,” it said.

Continental Reinsurance said the relocation positions Botswana as “an increasingly preferred destination for multinational financial services headquarters and reinforces the country’s growing reputation as a secure, well-governed and investment-ready economy”.

“For Continental Reinsurance, it marks the beginning of a new chapter; one rooted in confidence, partnership and a long-term commitment to shared prosperity,” it said.