From July 4 to 5, 2019, Cotonou will be the meeting point for insurers, reinsurers and brokers of Lloyd’s of London, the largest insurance market in the world, based in London. They meet in a high-level conference. “Benin is a flagship country in Africa, proving that African risk can be of interest to global investors, even those who previously were unable to invest in certain regions. The importance of the investors participating in this meeting is proof that Benin is enhancing Africa’s image and indicates that an Africa with a well-mixed level of risk can potentially attract more long-term investments, transforming and developing the economies of moderate-income countries ”hinted John Lentaigne, interim CEO of the African Trade Insurance Agency (AACA). From the above, it is easy to understand the motives that led to the choice of Benin to host this conference of large investors in Africa. This conference is proof that Benin, with an estimated GDP growth rate of 6.7% in 2018, is a top destination for global investors. Several government reforms in this case in the financial and economic environment, led by Minister Romuald Wadagni under the leadership of Patrice Talon, attracted many investors. Large risk coverage institutions and banks are expected in Cotonou for this conference. Mention may be made, for example, of the Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group (MUFG, the first Bank of Japan), the Deutsche Bank (German Bank) or even the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC, Japan). These Institutions will participate in the round table of investors which will be held in parallel with the general assemblies of the AACA. It should be noted that AACA is the only African multilateral institution offering investment guarantee solutions and credit risk coverage in Africa. Over the past 18 months, the agency has guaranteed nearly US $ 1.2 billion in Benin, in order to reduce the cost of risk of external financing. Lloyd’s of London covers around 25% of global investment risk insurance. PFC / MEF