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Four Years of Implementation of Protocol on Oil and Gas Insurance Placement: Challenges and Prospects Emmanuel Wadie BSc. (Admin), ACII (UK) Senior Energy Underwriter November 2018
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GENERAL OVERVIEW GOGIP Overview: Market Performance GOGIP Operations
GOGIP and operations Challenges with Protocol implementation Prospects for the next 5 years Questions GOGIP Overview: Who is GOGIP History Objectives Pool Membership Governance & Management Market Performance Global Claims Ghana Claims Major Clients Key International Partners GOGIP Operations Mandate of the Pool Assets to be insured Major assets insured so far GOGIP’s Future Outlook for the next 5 years Compliance & Sanctions Q&A / AOB
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GOGIP Overview
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GOGIP Established in 2010 to allow insurers in Ghana write larger risk
The exclusive body authorised to provide insurance for assets and liabilities directly relating to upstream Oil and Gas Mandated by: Insurance Act 2006, (Act 724) Petroleum Local Content and Local Participation Regulation, 2013, (L.I. 2204) Protocol for the Placement of Upstream Oil and Gas Insurance Risks, 2014 Pool Managers: 2010 to Sept 2016: SIC Insurance October 2016 to Present: Enterprise Insurance Represents all licensed general insurance and reinsurance companies in Ghana with present membership: 22 insurance and reinsurance companies 2007: Ghana discovers oil 2009: Consortium formed by the Ghana Insurance Association (+ WHY) 2010: Resolution passed to dissolve the Consortium and establish an Insurance Pool Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP) is the exclusive body authorised to provide insurance for assets and liabilities directly relating to the exploration, appraisal, production, storage and transportation of Oil and Gas.
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Objectives Reduce foreign exchange outflow by building in-country insurance capacity Ensure oil companies within Ghana are charged competitive premium rates that will enhance profitability and stabilize insurance market Develop manpower capacity and technical expertise in the insurance of oil and gas related risks
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Operations
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Major companies operating in Ghana
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Assets insured by GOGIP
3 FPSOs on three producing fields 4 drillships 15 Offshore support vessels Over 70 wells offshore Ghana Subsea assets including wellheads, umbicals, risers, etc . Total insured valued is circa USD 20 billion
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Market Performance
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GOGIP Insurance Premium
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Offshore Claims
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Challenges
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Challenges Use of offshore insurance in Ghana contrary to the Protocol
Lack of awareness of the existence of the Protocol Lack of confidence in the local market Direct insurers underwriting some upstream risks reserved for GOGIP Activities of Joint monitoring team for compliance is yet underway
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Prospects
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Prospects 5 year strategic plan to retain 20% of upstream insurance premiums in Ghana by Increasing retention capacity from the current USD 14 million to USD 50 million backed by “A” Rated Lloyds Syndicates from 2019 NIC reviewing guidelines to enable direct insurance companies to participate in oil & gas insurance risks from GOGIP will continue to develop technical capacity for the industry. Early engagement at exploration stage to ensure smooth placement of insurance through the local market, building stronger relationships with operators, contractors Stricter monitoring of compliance by regulators (NIC & PC). GOGIP to support this move. Regular interactions with key stakeholders through workshops and seminars for sensitisation and education
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Questions?
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Thank you Emmanuel Wadie, BSc. Admin, ACII (UK) Senior Energy Underwriter
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