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The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) Council of Members endorsed Dr. Yoshihiro Kawai's appointment as the SEADRIF Initiative Director in late March. SEADRIF is pleased to announce that all necessary governance procedures have been completed, and Dr. Kawai officially assumes the role in early August 2024.

Mr. Heddy Pritasa brings with him 30 years of experience in the insurance industry in Indonesia and the ASEAN region, marked by significant achievements and leadership in various strategic roles.

Mr. Benedikt Signer has been a core part of the SEADRIF Insurance Company team since March 2023, acting as an Advisor to the Board in the areas of strategy, organizational and product development, partner and country engagement, public-private partnership and operational management.

Ms. Su Hoong Chang brings a wealth of experience and insights from her work with regulatory bodies, international financial institutions, and national authorities. Over 30 years, Ms. Chang has built a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.

Since 2014, African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. has been pioneering parametric insurance in Africa and making inroads in protecting vulnerable communities. Having begun with coverage against drought risk, the company has diversified its service offering over the last decade to include the most prevalent hazards on the continent. 2023 proved a significant year of innovations and landmark agreements, propelling the company’s mission to provide coverage across all 55 African Union countries.

The SEADRIF Insurance Company is delighted to announce the successful renewal of parametric insurance coverage for flooding with the Government of Lao PDR. This renewal marks a significant continuation of our commitment to providing innovative catastrophe risk solutions tailored for our members.