Abdel Ruhomutally : «La sous-assurance est une bombe Ă  retardement pour l’économie»

11 August 2026     business-magazine

À l’heure oĂč le secteur de l’assurance fait face Ă  de profondes mutations, Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director de GFA Insurance, ne mĂąche pas ses mots. Il porte un regard sans concession sur un marchĂ© qu’il juge encore freinĂ© par les lenteurs rĂ©glementaires, certaines pratiques anticoncurrentielles et un manque d’audace dans les rĂ©formes. À la tĂȘte d’une compagnie qui cĂ©lĂšbre ses 30 ans cette annĂ©e, Abdel Ruhomutally revendique surtout une ligne de conduite : dĂ©fendre un «level playing field» dans l’industrie, bousculer les situations acquises et replacer le consommateur au centre du jeu.

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Assurance: La rentabilité menacée par la hausse des sinistres

15 April 2026     Business Magazine

LA vision de la GFA Insurance est de se positionner comme un acteur de rĂ©fĂ©rence en matiĂšre d'innovation, de qualitĂ© de service et de gouvernance. Les prioritĂ©s incluent l'amĂ©lioration continue de l'expĂ©rience client, la digitalisation des processus, tout en prĂ©servant une dimension humaine, essentielle dans un contexte oĂč les Mauriciens privilĂ©gient l'interaction directe, le dĂ©veloppement de nouveaux produits adaptĂ©s au marchĂ©, une croissance maĂźtrisĂ©e et durable.

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New MAPFRE-GFA Partnership Elevates Travel Insurance for Mauritian Tourists

28 Nov 2025     www.newsmoris.com

As more Mauritians travel abroad, the need for reliable travel insurance is rising. MAPFRE, through its digital assistance brand MAWDY, has strengthened its partnership with GFA Insurance to meet this demand. This collaboration combines global expertise with local support to deliver innovative, high-value protection for Mauritian travellers.

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June 2025    

Abdel Ruhomutally, homme d’affaires : « Je crains une utilisation dangereuse de l’IA lors des prochaines Ă©lections »

14 June 2024     www.starpress.info

Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director de la GFA Insurance Ltd, s’affirme comme un observateur affinĂ© et indĂ©pendant de la sociĂ©tĂ© mauricienne, y compris la politique. Dans cette interview, il donne son point de vue sur la sĂ©curitĂ© routiĂšre, les inondations. Et il n’hĂ©site pas Ă  commenter la politique mais de maniĂšre dĂ©passionnĂ©e, car « je ne cherche pas de mandat politique ».

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Assurances auto, santé, vie et habitation

May 30, 2024     www.defimedia.info

"Explik Ou Ka thématique" sur Radio Plus ce matin. Priscilla Sadien reçoit Vasish Ramkhalawon, secrétaire général de l'Association des Assureurs de Maurice, et Abdel Ruhomutally, directeur général de la GFA. Ils feront un tour d'horizon complet des solutions d'assurance disponibles pour garantir votre tranquillité d'esprit.

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« Investir dans une couverture d’assurance habitation complĂšte peut faire la diffĂ©rence »

May 4, 2024     www.defimedia.info

Les compagnies d’assurance constatent une augmentation significative des demandes de couverture contre les inondations, aussi bien pour les rĂ©sidences que pour les petits commerces, indique Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director de GFA Insurance. Avec les inondations devenant une prĂ©occupation majeure Ă  Maurice, il est essentiel d’investir dans une assurance habitation complĂšte afin de garantir une rĂ©cupĂ©ration rapide aprĂšs un sinistre.

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GFA Insurance : Anticiper les besoins futurs des assurĂ©s et s’adapter en consĂ©quence

April 19, 2024     www.business-magazine.mu

La GFA Insurance propose une gamme complĂšte de produits d’assurance adaptĂ©s aux besoins spĂ©cifiques des clients. Les offres couvrent diffĂ©rents domaines tels que l’assurance automobile, l’assurance habitation, l’assurance voyage, ainsi que des produits spĂ©cialisĂ©s pour les professionnels (indemnitĂ© professionnelle) et entreprises telles que l’assurance responsabilitĂ© civile et l’assurance des biens. GFA Insurance s’efforce constamment d’adapter ses offres aux besoins Ă©mergents et aux Ă©volutions de l’environnement afin de rester pertinente sur le marchĂ©. L’entreprise mĂšne rĂ©guliĂšrement des analyses des tendances pour identifier les nouvelles demandes et les changements dans les habitudes.

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Pour la seconde fois : GFA Insurance Ă©lue meilleure compagnie d’assurance auto

31 JANVIER 2024     defimedia.info

GFA Insurance réédite son exploit. Elle a, une fois de plus, Ă©tĂ© sacrĂ©e meilleure compagnie d’assurance automobile Ă  Maurice de l’annĂ©e 2023 lors des Global Banking & Finance Awards. Cette compĂ©tition offre aux entreprises Ă  travers le monde la chance d’ĂȘtre Ă©valuĂ©es rigoureusement par un panel d’experts indĂ©pendants qui dĂ©termine les laurĂ©ats dans diffĂ©rentes catĂ©gories.

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The Insurers Association of Mauritius (|AM) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new office-bearers

5 April 2023     LinkedIn

The Insurers Association of Mauritius (|AM) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new office-bearers who were elected at its 50th AGM held on 23 March 2023 at Le Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis. The event was marked by the presence and key note address of the Minister of Financial Services & Good Governance, Hon. Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, recognising the noteworthy contribution of IAM and its members, highlighting the key strategic initiatives of the Government to support the industry, and calling lAM and its valued members to play a key role in the transition towards sustainability.

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«Au CƓur de l’Info» : comment freiner l'indiscipline des motocyclistes ?

9 March 2023     Le Defi Media Group

«Indiscipline des motocyclistes : Comment y mettre un frein ?» : c’est le thĂšme de l’émission «Au CƓur de l’Info» ce jeudi aprĂšs-midi. Florence Alexandre et Rizwaan Khodabux aborderont ce thĂšme avec leurs invitĂ©s, notamment Barlen Munusami, ex-sergent de police et consultant en sĂ©curitĂ© routiĂšre, et Abdel Ruhomutally, CEO de GFA Insurance. Alain Jeannot, prĂ©sident de l'association « PrĂ©vention routiĂšre avant tout », sera Ă©galement prĂ©sent en studio.

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Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director of GFA Insurance: "We must attract twice as many talents to Mauritius to work and consume."

28 September 2022     Le Defi Media Group

GFA Insurance is one of the few Mauritian companies that can claim to have repaid the MIC loan and granted a raise to its employees in order to fight inflation.The Managing Director, Abdel Ruhomutally, draw up a mixed assessment of the action of the government, praising the interventionism of the STC while noting that certain speeches are sometimes in contradiction with the actions.

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GFA Insurance Ltd : Investir continuellement dans le rehaussement de ses operations

21 September 2022     Automoto

Miser sur l'amĂ©lioration de ses systĂšmes d'opĂ©rations, telle est la devise de GFA Insurance. Comptant plus de 20 ans d’expĂ©riences sur le marchĂ© local, elle poursuit sa stratĂ©gie de croissance en consolidant sa structure sur 25 sites par la reprĂ©sentation de ses agents d'assurance et de ses propres bureaux dans toute l'Ăźle.

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GFA Insurance celebrates 25th year milestone with international partners

19 September 2022     NEWSMORIS

International reinsurers as well as top business and insurance industry figures gathered this week for a cocktail at the Labourdonnais Hotel, in Port Louis, on the invitation of Mauritian insurer GFA Insurance.
The event meant to celebrate the company’s solid relationship with its international partners since its journey started 25 years ago.
These include multi-award winning reinsurance broker, J.B.Boda as well as global reinsurers General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re).

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GFA Insurance Ltd: Continually investing in enhancing its operations

August - September 2022     Automoto

Focus on improving its operating systems, such is the motto of GFA Insurance. With more than 20 years of experience in the local market, it is pursuing its growth strategy by consolidating its structure on 25 sites through the representation of its insurance agents and its own offices throughout the island.

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Mauritian Insurer helps workers fight inflation with bonus, pay raise

09 September 2022     ION NEWS & NEWSMORIS

All employees of Mauritian insurer GFA Insurance have just received a pay boost and a bonus in the wake of the company’s 25th anniversary.
The financial support comes at a time when Mauritius grapples with an inflation rate of 11.5%.
“Completing 25 years is a sign of confidence from our customers, but also from our employees, who have contributed to make us who we are today. Insurance is not just about problems and numbers
 It’s about relationships that we have built over time and which are an integral part of our DNA,” explains Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director of GFA.

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Motor insurance: GFA calls for a cleaning up of the market

06 June 2022     Le Defi Media Group

A video, signed GFA Insurance, is currently circulating on social networks. The freedom of choice regarding various transactions is highlighted.
Through this video, GFA Insurance informs the public about Section 81 of the Insurance Act. This stipulates that everyone is free to choose their insurance provider when purchasing a vehicle or carrying out a financial transaction with a bank or leasing company. Forcing or manipulating a transaction by favoring a particular provider is an offense.

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Abdel Ruhomutally: Fighting for a fair competition in the insurance sector

16 February 2021     Business Magazine

Abdel Ruhomutally, Managing Director of GFA Insurance, fights for a fair competition in the insurance sector.
For the past 20 years, he fought on all fronts for a fair competition in the insurance sector. Abdel Ruhomutally still remains deeply rooted in his convictions. In the following interview, he expresses himself with an outspokenness, whether it is when he is speaking of the economic situation, the insurance sector or the dialogue between the government and the private sector.

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GFA Insurance Ltd: Solid results despite the effects of Covid-19

5 December 2020     Star

The financial year will end on a high note for GFA Insurance Ltd despite the turmoil in the financial markets. On June 30, 2020, the operational profit (semi-annual) of GFA Insurance had progressed from Rs 24,95 millions to settle at Rs 52,47 millions (+90.66%) for the same period in 2019. For the third quarter (Q3 2020), the operational benefits(unaudited) amount to 40,9 millions.

The company also posts consolidated net profits of Rs 22,9 millions for the first six months of the year 2020, compared to Rs 993,883 on June 30, 2019 and Rs 23,48 millions for the whole year 2019. For the third quarter, profits amounted to Rs 30 millions. According to internal projections, the net benefits for 2020 could revolve around Rs 33 millions - which would represent an increase of more than 50% compared to 2019.