About Company
Phoenix of Botswana Assurance Company (Pty) Ltd is a privately held general insurance provider headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. It operates as part of the Phoenix Assurance Group, a pan-African insurance network with roots dating back to 1912 in Kenya. The Botswana branch was registered in 2012 and commenced operations in October 2015 .
Company Overview
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Industry: General Insurance
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Headquarters: 1st Floor, North Wing, Exponential Building, Plot 54351, New CBD, Gaborone, Botswana
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Company Size: Approximately 200–500 employees
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Website: phoenixbotswana.com
Services & Offerings
Phoenix of Botswana offers a comprehensive range of general insurance products tailored for both commercial and domestic clients. Their services include motor, fire, and property insurance, as well as customized risk management solutions. The company collaborates with over 20 African and international insurance companies and underwriting agencies .
Regional Presence
As part of the Phoenix Assurance Group, the company has a footprint in five Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries: Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, and Eswatini. This regional presence enables them to leverage a vast pool of knowledge and experience in the insurance industry .
Leadership
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CEO: Carlson Chiswo
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A Chartered Insurer and Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA), Carlson brings over 30 years of experience in underwriting, claims, and business development .
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CFO: Rahul Srivastava
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A Chartered Accountant from India with extensive experience in both short-term and long-term insurance sectors. Rahul has been with the Phoenix Assurance Group since 2010 .
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Vision & Mission
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Vision: To be the insurer of choice in Botswana.
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Mission: To provide expert and exceptional service, enhancing customer confidence and loyalty by offering reliable insurance protection at affordable costs through efficient services .
Affiliations & Memberships
Phoenix of Botswana is affiliated with several professional bodies, including:
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Business Botswana (BB)
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Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (BAOA)
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Botswana Short Term Insurance Underwriters Association (BSTUIA)
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Insurance Institute of Botswana (IIB) .