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Overview

Apache EgyptInvesting in emerging markets can be unpredictable, even for the most sophisticated investors. While developing markets can offer great opportunity, they can also present a variety of political risks beyond an investor’s control. Among them: 

  • War, civil strife, coups and other acts of politically-motivated violence including terrorism;
  • Expropriation, including abrogation, repudiation and/or impairment of contract and other improper host government interference; and
  • Restrictions on the conversion and transfer of local-currency earnings.

What risks are you concerned about? How are you managing these risks?

OPIC insurance provides innovative, comprehensive, and cost-effective risk-mitigation products to cover losses to tangible assets, investment value, and earnings that result from political perils.

Insurance is available to U.S. investors, lenders, contractors, exporters, and NGOs involved in investments in over 150 developing countries, including high-risk countries such as the Democratic Republic  of Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Coverage is offered for small and large investments that provide positive developmental benefits.

Types of Coverage

Benefits of working with OPIC

  • Experience: Unparalleled expertise in supporting projects across a variety of sectors and in the riskiest environments.
  • Claims record: Unmatched claims handling history designed to protect the investor and preserve the project. OPIC has paid nearly 300 claims for a total of almost $1 billion[2][Link to Claims History].
  • Terms: Ability to cover up to $250 million per project for up to 20 years. Premium rates are guaranteed for the life of the contract.
  • Financial strength: OPIC is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
  • Innovative products: OPIC is a pioneer in the field, creating new insurance products to meet investors’ evolving needs.
  • Flexibility: OPIC works with investors to customize coverage to meet the investors’ specific needs.
  • Discounts: OPIC offers an array of discounts for small businesses and investors operating in multiple countries.
  • Financing:OPIC insurance can also help investors obtain financing at lower borrowing costs.
 

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OPIC Insurance Toll-Free Number

For inquiries about OPIC political risk insurance, please call toll-free number 877-654-3611