Impact of the Ebola epidemic on insurance

The risk of economic collapse for Sierra Leone is straining local insurers. In addition to this threat, insurance companies will have to face the engagements made through certain insurance policies.

Exposure to Ebola pandemic is available in some life, health, third party liability and accident covers. The insurer Ritcorp, which holds 70% of the market share, is by far the most concerned being particularly exposed by its strong support for agricultural, mining and construction companies.