Specialist Insurance for a Changing Energy Landscape. GIB’s Renewable Energy division is an established and growing specialist practice, supporting clients operating in one of South Africa’s most dynamic sectors. Our team brings together specialist insurance expertise and practical sector knowledge across a broad range of renewable energy projects, from major developments and complex financial close requirements to privately funded projects and rooftop solar installations.
Under the leadership of Tanya Van der Westhuizen, who brings more than a decade of renewable energy insurance experience, our team understands the complex and evolving risks that can arise throughout the lifecycle of a renewable energy project.
Working alongside GIB’s Mining & Construction division, our Renewable Energy specialists draw on complementary expertise across construction, engineering and project risk. Together, they provide an integrated approach to developing insurance solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each client, asset and project.
As the renewable energy landscape evolves, so too does our expertise. GIB continues to grow its capabilities in renewable energy insurance and risk management, helping clients protect their projects, assets and ambitions in a changing energy environment.
Our team has proven that they have technical excellence, deep knowledge of the insurance markets and strong relationships to assist our clients with navigating the numerous options available.
Power purchase agreement guidance and advice.
Advice and guidance around Finance agreements and lenders insurance advisors.
Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) contract advice.
Advice around borrower obligations and insurances.
Project Company advice around Insurances, access to reinsurance markets.
Interconnection of Electricity agreements advice.
Ongoing operations and maintenance agreements.
Identification of where the risks for each project attach and clear demarcation of responsibilities in a clear and transparent manner.
Determination of the cover required and advice around what is available in the market.
Assessment of the optimum approach around presentation of Insurance strategy documentation to determine the best approach
Advice around local legislation which may affect projects, as well as guidance around timetables around the loan conditions.
Advice around the optimal wordings available for the specific project, both locally and internationally.
Advice and assistance with procurement of insurances throughout the construction phase, operational phase, and commercial operations.
Tanya will work together with the extensive global network partners, to provide transparent and effective access to the global markets. These partners draw on a vast pool of specialists in both placement and advisory capacities. They have successfully handled and settled some of the most complex and high value claims in the sector globally.
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