OLEA expands in Africa

After five years of successful collaboration, OLEA has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana.

Through the merger of Marsh Uganda with OLEA’s existing Uganda operation and the strengthening of our presence in Botswana, we reaffirm our commitment to serving our customers with excellence. Our aim is to offer customised and innovative services that respond to the specific realities of African businesses.

With these two new acquisitions, OLEA continues to weave a network of proximity that is unique on the continent, consolidating its position as a trusted partner for its customers and employees.

OLEA at the 32nd Risk Management Meeting

Our teams took part in the 32nd Risk Management Meeting, the essential event for the risk and insurance professions, held in Deauville in France, from 5 to 7 February, 2025.

Ayouba Seydou, OLEA's Placement and Reinsurance Director, participated with other experts in the workshop, ‘Managing geopolitical risks in Africa: Organising resilience,’ workshop.

This exchange highlighted the continent's challenges and opportunities, emphasising the importance of resilience in the face of political instability, armed conflict and security risks. Speakers highlighted key levers such as geographic diversification, strategic intelligence and local partnerships, to mitigate these risks.

The role of the broker was reinforced as being essential: Advising on suitable insurance cover, facilitating claims management and supporting companies in a complex environment. Concrete examples, such as those of the Dangote Group illustrated how effective risk and insurance management enables companies to adapt and protect their activities.

OLEA to FANAF

From 22-26 February, 2025, OLEA teams will be in Marrakech for the 49th General Assembly of FANAF (Fédération des Sociétés d'Assurances de droit National Africaines), at the Palais des Congrès.

This year's theme: What are the levers for inclusive and sustainable insurance development in Africa? This is a key topic for the future of the sector, promising enriching exchanges on innovation, accessibility and the resilience of insurance models in Africa.

Managing car fleets and claims is often complex and time-consuming for many companies. At OLEA, we have designed an innovative platform to simplify this process and offer our customers, partners and prospects a modern, efficient and collaborative tool.

Simplified, centralised management

The OLEA platform transforms the day-to-day management of your fleet. Thanks to a centralised space, you can track every vehicle movement in real time, from inclusion to removal, and obtain all the necessary information in just a few clicks. But that's not all: Claims’ management, often a source of slowness and confusion, also becomes smoother. Every stage, from declaration to repair, is now simplified, enabling all parties involved (fleet manager, expert, mechanic) to collaborate optimally.

Enhanced collaboration for faster management

One of the major assets of our platform is its collaborative ecosystem. All parties involved in claims’ management - vehicle users, fleet managers, experts, insurers and mechanics - have easy, secure, access to the progress of their claims. This transparency and fluidity in exchanges, reduces processing times and ensures better coordination between all parties involved. All operations are supervised and managed by OLEA, guaranteeing that they run smoothly.

A simplified experience thanks to the mobile application

The platform's mobile application enables users to declare a claim in just a few clicks, with the option of adding photos and documents instantly. In addition to the simplicity of declaring a claim, the app offers transparent monitoring of claim progress, with intelligent notifications to remind users of actions to be taken. Accessible 24/7, it enables claims to be managed autonomously and reactively, without the usual administrative hassle.

Concrete results for optimised management

With detailed reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), you can track the progress of your claim and analyse the progress of each player involved in claims’ management. This gives you complete visibility and enables you to identify areas for improvement and greater efficiency.

The ideal solution for modern management

OLEA's motor management platform is much more than just a tool. It's a complete solution that simplifies fleet management, optimises claims’ handling and facilitates collaboration between all players. Thanks to its data, centralisation and intuitive interface, it transforms complex management into a fluid, rapid and transparent process.

Adopt the OLEA platform and revolutionise your fleet management.

Contact : info@olea.africa

Olivier Dubois, Chairman, OLEA

I'm pleased to inform you of several important updates in the Group.

Firstly, we continue to strengthen our teams so they can support the dynamic growth of our activities across the Continent. The expertise and talent of our people are the pillars of our success. It is in this context that I am pleased to announce several internal appointments.

Mélina Assélé Diouf Nkombe has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of OLEA, Gabon in 2023. Mélina joined OLEA Gabon in 2018 as Technical Co-ordinator, after a rich career with AXA France and various insurers and brokers in Gabon. Her solid experience makes her a key asset for our growth in the region.

Grâce Amoikon has been Deputy Managing Director of OLEA Côte d'Ivoire since July 2024. With more than 15 years' insurance experience in France and Côte d'Ivoire, Grâce has risen through the ranks within OLEA, successively holding the positions of Technical Manager and then Technical and Claims Director.

Albert Sagna has also been appointed Deputy Managing Director of OLEA, Senegal since August 2024. A recognised expert on the Senegalese market, Albert joined OLEA in 2018, following the takeover of a local broker. As Technical Director since 2019, he has played a crucial role in the development strategy. Today, he supports Maurice Bouzemarène, former Managing Director of OLEA, Cameroon who is now Managing Director of OLEA, Senegal, in his new role.

Cédric de Zélicourt, former Managing Director of OLEA Senegal, has been appointed Deputy Group Sales Director. Based in Paris, he will be responsible for developing the Groups’ new business.

Ghita Benyoussef was appointed Managing Director of OLEA Morocco in September 2024. Ghita joined OLEA Maroc in 2019 as Production Manager and Key Account Manager, before becoming Customer Director in 2022.

Paul Le Pêcheur, formerly Managing Director of OLEA Morocco, has been managing the Mozambique subsidiary since September 2024.

Finally, I would like to welcome Fayez Samb who joined the Group in September 2024 as Managing Director of OLEA, Cameroon. Fayez has over 25 years' experience in the insurance industry and has held positions of responsibility in France, Cameroon, Mali and Senegal. His experience and knowledge will be a real asset in the development of our activities in Cameroon.

As well as these internal changes, I would like to highlight the commitment of our subsidiaries to our CSR project, OLEA Impact. To mark Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, our subsidiaries joined forces with healthcare partners to organise local screening and awareness campaigns.

These announcements and initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting our employees in their professional development and making a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate. Together, we will continue to build a strong, positive and enlightened Group.