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ICIEC

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit

Founded in: 1994
Joined BU in: 2001
Institution Type: Multilateral
ICIEC

aboutAbout us

ICIEC offers a range of products, including export credit insurance, investment insurance, and political risk insurance. These products are designed to protect businesses and financial institutions against potential losses arising from non-commercial risks such as expropriation, war, civil disturbance, currency inconvertibility, and transfer restrictions.
 

As of October 2024, ICIEC has maintained an "Aa3" insurance financial strength rating from Moody's for the 17th consecutive year, reflecting its strong credit profile and the ongoing support from key shareholders, including the IsDB and sovereign members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It has also been rated AA- by S&P.

Headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ICIEC operates across its 50 member countries, focusing on sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture. Its efforts aim to strengthen economic relations among OIC member states by providing risk mitigation tools and financial solutions that adhere to Islamic Shariah principles.

 

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, established on August 1, 1994. Its primary mission is to promote trade and investment among member countries by providing Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions. These services mitigate political and commercial risks associated with cross-border transactions, thereby facilitating economic development.

adress Address details

Email:
ICIEC-Communication@isdb.org
Phone:
+966 12 644 5666
adress Address:
PO Box 15722, Jeddah, 21454, Saudi Arabia

facilitesMajor facilities

ICIEC provides the following facilities in accordance with the principles of shariah:
✓ Export credit insurance: ICIEC offers services to exporters and banks in ICIEC member countries for both short-term and medium- term (up to seven years) covering commercial and political risks.
✓ Foreign investment insurance: ICIEC offers cover to investors and financiers of the projects from anywhere in the world to invest into ICIEC member countries.
✓ Reinsurance services: ICIEC offers reinsurance services to ECAs and commercial insurance companies in ICIEC member countries and can also participate with international ECAs.

historyHistory

1992: The Board of Governors approves the Articles of Agreement during the 16th IsDB Annual Meeting held in Tripoli, Libya

1994: ICIC is established as a multilateral export credit and investment insurance Corporation

1995: The authorized capital is set at ID 100 million (about UD 140 million), providing a solid financial foundation for the Corporation’s operations

1997: Begins operations with three core products: Comprehensive Short-term Policy (CP), Bank Master Policy (BMP), and Supplementary Medium-term Policy (MP), each designed to meet specific needs of the Member States and investors

1998: Launches the Foreign Investment Insurance Policy (FIIP), a critical tool for protecting investments against non-commercial risks and encouraging foreign direct investment into Member States

contactsMain contact

name job title
Bessem Soua
Bessem Soua
Regional Head, Sub-Saharan Africa & Europe
ICIEC Admin
ICIEC Admin
Huda Hafzah
Huda Hafzah
Business Coordination Specialist
Mohamud KHALIF
Mohamud KHALIF
General Manager, Underwriting Operations Department
A. Selda Kurt
A. Selda Kurt
Country Manager

contactsSenior Management

name job title
Mourad Mizouri
Mourad Mizouri
Manager, Middle East & North Africa Region Division
Eng Yasser Alaki
Eng Yasser Alaki
Director, Business Development Department
Mohamud Hussein Khali
Mohamud Hussein Khali
Director, Underwriting Department
Khalid Khalafalla
Khalid Khalafalla
Officer-in-Charge
Bessem Soua
Bessem Soua
Regional Head, Sub-Saharan Africa & Europe