SEADRIF confirms Kawai as leader in disaster risk

He will also serve as the secretary general of the ASEAN +3 DRF initiative.

The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) announces the endorsement of Yoshihiro Kawai as the SEADRIF initiative director by the council of members. 

The SEADRIF Initiative, established by ASEAN + 3 governments, aims to enhance financial resilience to climate shocks and disasters for member countries.

Kawai, recognised for his industry and policy expertise in Disaster Risk Finance (DRF), brings extensive experience to his new role. 

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As the former board chair of the SEADRIF Insurance Company, he spearheaded efforts to bolster internal capacities and forge strategic partnerships.

His global influence in DRF includes roles such as chair of the OECD Insurance and Private Pension Committee and chair of the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP). 

Kawai will also serve as Secretary general of the ASEAN＋3 DRF Initiative, further aligning SEADRIF with the regional DRF agenda.