Bryte Risk Services

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About Company

  • Bryte Risk Services Botswana is the premier proactive personal and commercial risk specialist in Botswana, focusing on delivering tailored insurance solutions to individuals, small-to-medium businesses, and specialist sectors .

  • It operates under Bryte Africa Group, headquartered in South Africa, and is part of the global Fairfax Financial Holdings network, based in Canada .


🛡 Services & Product Offerings

Bryte offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products to meet a wide range of risk needs:

  1. Business Insurance: Commercial coverage for SMEs, large enterprises, agriculture, and specialist industries—engineered to support business continuity and growth .

  2. Personal Insurance: Includes home, motor, and lifestyle covers tailored to individual circumstances .

  3. Travel & Specialist Cover: Business travel insurance, marine / cargo insurance, and niche categories including engineering, marine, fine arts, and more .

  4. Shari’ah‑Compliant Insurance: Designed for clients seeking Islamic finance–compatible risk protection .

They also provide bonds & guarantees for construction and project-based needs


🤝 Company Heritage & Culture

  • Established originally in 1976 as a subsidiary of SA Eagle, Bryte carries a legacy dating back to the 1840s through Eagle Star and Star Life

  • The brand was relaunched as Bryte after Fairfax Financial acquired Zurich’s Southern African short‑term insurance operations.

  • Their motto, “approach risk with purpose”, underscores a philosophy of enabling clients to embrace opportunities with informed confidence

  • Bryte emphasizes fair treatment and customer-centric processes, aiming for transparency throughout product design, advice, claims handling, and service .


📬 Presence & Reach

  • Head office (Botswana): Gaborone – Fairscape Precinct, Building 2, 7th Floor . They also have a presence in Francistown .

  • Southern Africa footprint: Active markets include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Eswatini, and Namibia .

  • Insurer network: ~11–50 employees in Botswana, ~500–1,000 in South Africa .


💡 Why Choose Bryte?

  • Proactive risk management: Deep sector expertise and foresight help clients make resilient decisions before disruptions occur .

  • Extensive product range: Solutions for commercial, personal, travel, specialist/professional, and Shari’ah-compliant sectors.

  • Fair customer treatment: Commitment to transparency, suitability, and easy claims and complaints processes .

  • Global backing: Leverages the stability and resources of Fairfax Financial Holdings.


📞 How to Reach Them

Method Info
Botswana Gaborone (+267 363 5000), Francistown (+267 241 2392)
South Africa Call BRYTE ASSIST at 0860 001 121 or visit brytesa.com
Online Submit claims or request quotes via bryte.co.bw (Botswana) or brytesa.com (South Africa)

Summary: Bryte Risk Services is a trusted, proactive insurer in Southern Africa, offering personalized business and personal cover