Since 1994

Awash Insurance

Providing exceptional general insurance, life insurance, and Takaful services with 30 years of remarkable stability and customer trust.

Company Name

Awash Insurance

Founded

October 1, 1994

Commenced Operations

January 2, 1995

Country

Ethiopia

Main Activity/Service

General Insurance, Long term (Life) Insurance and Takaful Business

Ownership structure

A private share company with more than 2181 individual and corporate shareholders.

Principal Banker

Awash Bank

Awash Insurance Headquarters
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Shareholders
0+
Years Experience

Capital & Assets Overview

Capital
Subscribed ETB 4B, Paid-Up 3.36B ETB
As at November 30, 2025
Assets
ETB 11.1B+

Business Experience & Track Record

Profitable throughout its 31 years of service with a strong track record of remarkable investment returns.

Board Chairman: Mr. Tadesse Gemeda
Management: The management team consists of fifteen highly qualified and experienced professionals.

Customer Base & Workforce

Customer Base
One of the Broadest

Among private insurance companies

Many gigantic companies and organizations (both private and public) are part of our ever-growing customer base.

Board Directors: Nine prominent businessmen and professionals
Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Jibat Alemneh Faji
800+
Employees
300+
Agents

Reinsurance Arrangement

Global Strength
A+ / A Rated Partners

Highly dependable reinsurance program

The reinsurance program for Awash Insurance is one of the most dependable arrangements in the industry, ensuring strong financial backing and risk protection.

Lead Reinsurers

Munich Re (A+) and Africa Re (A), rated by globally acclaimed agencies such as S&P and A.M. Best.

Treaty Followers

  • Ethio Re
  • PTA Re
  • East Africa Re
  • Societe Centrale de Reassurance
  • Continental Reinsurance
  • QBE Insurance
  • GIC Re

Reinsurance Brokers

Afro Asian, Nasco, Fair Insurance & Reinsurance, APEX, and Genesis Risk Managers.

71
Total Branches
67 Non-Life / 2 Life / 3 Offices
Branch Breakdown

Outstanding Features

What sets Awash Insurance apart in the competitive insurance landscape

Modern Headquarters

Owns an ultramodern headquarters building located at the heart of the metropolis.

Advanced Technology

Provides technologically advanced and automated services in General and Long-Term Insurance systems.

Proven Stability

Strong stability with a remarkable and consistent business track record.

Strong Shareholder Base

Built on a solid and broad-based foundation of trusted shareholders.

National Coverage

Ever-growing presence with strong organizational capacity across the country.

Efficiency & Transparency

Committed to delivering efficient, transparent, and reliable services.

Skilled Workforce

A loyal and dedicated team combining youthful energy with experienced professionals.

Customer-Centric Innovation

Flexible and innovative approach tailored to evolving customer needs.

Strategic Banking Partner

Backed by Awash Bank — the first private bank post-liberalization.

Reliable Reinsurance

Highly dependable reinsurance program ensuring financial security.

Tailored Insurance Products

Affordable and customized insurance solutions suited to customer needs and budgets.