Askrindo and Bone Regency Strengthen Risk Protection from Assets to SMEs
PT Asuransi Kredit Indonesia (Askrindo) continues to expand its strategic role in supporting productive regional financing through the signing of a cooperation agreement for surety bonds and general insurance with the Bone Regency Government, South Sulawesi.
The agreement signing took place at the Regent of Bone’s Official Residence, attended by Askrindo’s Division Head of Corporate Secretary, Syafruddin; Acting Regional Office Head VII, Ceri Fertiliawan; and Acting Branch Manager of the Makassar Branch, Danny Supriyanto Aditya, along with local government leaders.
This collaboration represents a concrete step in strengthening protection for regional economic activities, particularly in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.
The partnership is occurring amidst Bone Regency’s economy showing an accelerating trend. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Bone’s economic growth in 2025 reached 6.03%, up from 5.56% the previous year.
M Fankar Umran, Askrindo’s President Director, emphasised that this cooperation not only focuses on business development but is also a strategic response to the increasingly dynamic regional economic growth.
According to him, the rising economic activity and regional spending are driving the need for measured risk mitigation instruments.
“This collaboration is a form of our commitment to deliver relevant surety and insurance solutions tailored to regional needs, while strengthening an inclusive productive financing ecosystem,” said Fankar.
OPENING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Meanwhile, Acting Regional Office Head VII Askrindo, Ceri Fertiliawan, explained that this cooperation opens significant business opportunities in South Sulawesi, particularly in the surety sector, in line with the high demand for guarantees on expanding local government projects.
Additionally, development potential also comes from micro-insurance products such as Asuransi Mikro Usahaku and Asuransi Bahari, targeting local MSME actors.
Going forward, this cooperation is also expected to be expanded to various other product lines, including personal accident insurance and other protection solutions suited to community needs.
“Through this collaboration, we are optimistic about delivering services closer to the needs of local business actors, while strengthening insurance product penetration that adds value to local economic development,” said Ceri.
PART OF STRATEGY
This cooperation forms part of Askrindo’s strategy to expand service reach and strengthen the company’s position as a partner to local governments in supporting risk-based development.
With the momentum of continuously strengthening economic growth, this synergy is expected to create broader economic impacts, particularly in enhancing the resilience and sustainability of community businesses.
In conclusion, M Fankar Umran reaffirmed that Askrindo will continue to promote similar collaborations in various regions across Indonesia as an effort to strengthen the company’s role in national development.
“We believe that strong synergy between Askrindo and local governments will serve as a catalyst in creating more inclusive and sustainable economic growth, through appropriate and value-added risk protection,” Fankar concluded.