2020 presented the world with an unprecedented onslaught of challenges which impacted governments, businesses and citizens across the globe. These challenges span from the fallout of devastating natural disasters to the implications of a global health crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout these tests and economic implications, ICIEC has been there to support its 47 member countries and their businesses.

Business Insured

The Corporation has been active in mitigating risks to keep trade and investment flowing through the provision of Shariah-compliant insurance solutions. While the economic outlook is not necessarily promising as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, the Corporation insured USD 9.86 billion in 2020.

Business Insured by Region

Business distribution remained relatively consistent in the Asia region throughout 2020, while it shifted by 6.9% from the Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (SSAE) region to the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region.

Business Insured by Sector

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ICIEC shifted its focus to helping member countries respond to and recover from the devastating impact of the pandemic, accounting for the increase in health support and infrastructure support.