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South Africa-based insurer Hollard International has extended its footprint into East Africa. Hollard, a privately owned insurance, has struck a deal to acquire a stake in Apollo Investments Limited, the parent company of Kenya-headquartered APA Insurance.
This strategic investment, subject to regulatory approvals, gives Hollard International a presence in the East African market. The new acquisition supplements its existing operations in Southern and West Africa. Once approved, Hollard will become the second international investor in APA Insurance, following Swiss Re, which acquired a stake in 2014.
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