About Us

Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa Limited is a South African Financial Services Company that continues to excel in the field of domestic and export trade credit insurance. Furthermore we also provide various surety & bonding services via our specialised business unit. Credit Guarantee was established in 1956 and began operation in 1958.

Our forte lies in the ability to secure relevant and vital information incorporated with market intelligence, as a tool for a synergistic communiqué to support the business of our clients in both local and international markets. We also pride ourselves in a specialised business salvage and recovery unit, dedicated to dealing with, at times, intricate restructuring needed to ensure both our clients’ interests and that of our shareholders, Old Mutual Insure (75%) and Atradius NV (25%) are met.

Credit Guarantee is an Authorised Financial Services Provider No. 17691.

CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS AS A SPECIALIST DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL TRADE CREDIT INSURER

We have earned the reputation for being the most trusted provider of trade credit insurance and surety solutions in South Africa.

Our Vision

What we aspire:

To be the most trusted provider of trade credit insurance and surety solutions in Africa which:

Understands clients’ needs
Brokers recommend
Employees are proud of
Strives for excellence through continuous improvement
Delivers superior returns to shareholders through collaboration
Society respects for our contribution to uplifting economic growth, creating jobs and reducing inequality

Our Values

What we stand for:

CARE

• Connect
We are connected and engaged. We create a truly caring environment for our people, clients and brokers through collaboration and communication.

• Adapt
We are adaptive to our ever changing environment and strive towards being innovative. We are not afraid of change.

• Respond
We strive to assist our clients in being successful, which in turn will earn their loyalty and respect.

• Empower
We look for opportunities to develop and grow our people into future leaders.

Integrity

We are professional, trustworthy and reliable.
We listen carefully while acting openly and honestly.
We do things the ethical way because that is the only way.
We keep our promises.

Respect

We treat our clients and each other with respect, dignity and fairness.
We seek and value each other’s contributions as well as the strength of our diversity.

Pushing beyond boundaries

We are committed to continually bettering ourselves through innovation and learning.
We recognise outstanding performance.
We embrace change.
We empower our people.
We are passionate about what we do.

Accountability

We relish the responsibility arising from the commitments we make and the actions we take.

CREDIT GUARANTEE FACES OF CGIC

What does it take to be a market leader? A work force who love what they do, who pride themselves on going above and beyond, and who truly respect and look out for each other. Find out more secrets of CGIC’s success from our diverse and dynamic team.