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flag Ghana enforces new law requiring local marine cargo insurance for all imports, aiming to boost economy and retain premiums.

flag Ghana began enforcing a mandatory local marine cargo insurance policy on February 1, 2026, requiring all commercial imports to be covered by domestic insurers under Section 222 of the Insurance Act, 2021. flag Despite the law’s near-20-year existence, only 6% of imports had been insured locally, largely due to low awareness and trade finance dependencies on offshore coverage. flag Local insurers assert they have the capacity, capital, and reinsurance backing to handle the shift, with officials projecting GH¢300 million in annual revenue and $100 million in retained premiums. flag The policy aims to boost foreign exchange reserves, tax revenue, and economic stability, though success depends on competitive pricing, efficient claims, and resolving trade financing hurdles.

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