September 16, 2024

Dr. Yoshihiro Kawai is appointed as the SEADRIF Initiative Director and Secretary General of the ASEAN+3* DRF Initiative

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.
September 16, 2024

SEADRIF Insurance Company appoints Mr. Heddy Pritasa as Board Member, effective August 6, 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.
September 16, 2024

The SEADRIF Insurance Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Benedikt Signer as Executive Director and Board Member, effective July 24, 2024.

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.
August 2, 2024

SEADRIF Insurance Company Appoints Ms. Su Hoong Chang as Board Member, effective June 20, 2024

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.
June 12, 2024

Innovations in African climate risk insurance

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.
March 4, 2024

Lao PDR Renews Parametric Flood Insurance from the SEADRIF Insurance Company

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.