Alexander De Croo and Tsutomu Yamamoto join the IDF Steering Committee

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) has appointed Alexander De Croo, Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and Tsutomu Yamamoto, Managing Director of the World Bank Group’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), as Public Sector Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee. De Croo and Yamamoto succeed Achim Steiner and Hiroshi Matano respectively. In their new…

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Addressing widening protection gaps with public-private insurance programmes: GA

As disaster risks grow faster than societies can adapt and protection gaps widen, well-designed public-private insurance programs (PPIPs) combined with national disaster resilience strategies can enhance risk reduction, a recent report by the Geneva Association notes. The report highlights that natural and man-made disasters are becoming more frequent, more costly and more difficult to deal…

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Compre appoints David Atkins as Deputy CEO

Bermuda-based international specialist reinsurer Compre has appointed David Atkins to the newly created role of deputy chief executive, based in London. Compre said the appointment will strengthen the company’s leadership capabilities to handle greater scale and complexity, while ensuring rigorous execution and clear accountability. Atkins will reportedly oversee key functions of the group, including operations,…

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Klapton Re secures regulatory accreditation to write reinsurance in China

Zambia-based reinsurer Klapton Reinsurance announced that it has obtained regulatory permission to underwrite reinsurance business in China. This marks the company’s entry into one of the most complex and competitive insurance markets in the world. Klapton Re said: “China is a market that values ​​the principles of credibility, discipline, speed and long-term relationships that are…

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Mandarin Re increases paid-up capital to $23.5m

Malaysia-based reinsurer Mandarin Re has increased its paid-up share capital from US$20 million to US$23.5 million, reflecting strong financial growth and strengthening its ability to support customers and partners in Asia, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The capital increase further strengthens Mandarin Re’s underwriting capabilities, allowing the company to take on more complex risks while…

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Liberty names Jimmy Tong as CEO Singapore

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s newly integrated Singapore business Liberty has appointed Jimmy Tong as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 27, 2026. Liberty previously operated in Singapore through Liberty Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets, which merged into a single insurance license on January 1, 2026, with Liberty Insurance transferring its general insurance portfolio to Liberty…

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De Jesus to drive MNK Group’s global M&A as Chief Strategy and Development Officer

Global independent insurance and reinsurance group MNK Group has announced the appointment of Matthew De Jesus as chief strategy and development officer. In his new role, De Jesus will be responsible for leading MNK’s group strategy and global M&A, translating its growth ambitions into viable agreements and strategic initiatives. He will also work with other…

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