Olea South Africa is the only Pan African broking business in South Africa with an extensive footprint operating in North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa (24 territories). Our expertise ranges from personal lines insurance to customised business insurance solutions and risk management across multiple industries. Our story As 31 July 2023, Apio Group rebranded to Olea South Africa. In 2021 Apio Group became part of Olea group of companies which unlocked significant potential becoming the only Pan African broking business in South Africa with an extensive footprint (24 territories) in Africa, operating in North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa. This partnership with Olea Group consolidated a blend of South African expertise and market capacity, with locally based servicing capability for both local and cross border operations. As the company cultures share the same DNA it made complete sense to embrace this partnership by ultimately rebranding to Olea South Africa. How it all began The Apio Group Was founded in 2011, by two industry professionals, Richard Hood and Derek Strydom. The company, initially an Independent Retail Insurance Broker, focused on providing risk and insurance solutions to Business Enterprises. In 2017, the Apio Group increased its capacity by establishing subsidiary companies, Apio Risk Solutions (Trade Credit, Bonds and Guarantees) and Apio Wealth (Financial Planning, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance), to become a leading diversified financial services business. OLEA Group The company was founded by two entrepreneurs, Olivier Dubois and Olivier Canuel in January 2017. The team is supported by an international coordination team based in Paris. This unique network, through its geographical coverage was carried out through a mix of buyouts of 15 brokerage firms and the opening of 9 greenfield subsidiaries. The Olea Group provides service to companies investing in Africa and international brokers not established on the continent. This team meets the need for innovation and advice on behalf of clients who are increasingly sensitive to and prudent with regards to the proper management of their risks on the African continent.
OLEA Group in a nutshell 
Solutions to manage your risk
We have over 130 years combined knowledge and specialised experience in insurance and value-added solutions. We gain a thorough understanding of your special requirements and offer customised and specialised insurance solutions for your particular risk needs. There is no, 'one size fits all'. Our personal commitment means you can expect us to offer tailor made, affordable cover to suit your unique requirements. | 
