A2ii welcomes Matthias Range as the new Executive Director
Matthias Range assumes the role of the A2ii Executive Director, to lead the organisation through transformative growth jointly with the IAIS.
Access to Insurance Initiative is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthias Range as the Initiative’s new Executive Director. With a proven track record in financial system development in emerging and developing markets, Matthias Range will lead A2ii into an exciting new chapter.
‘As I embark on this exciting journey with A2ii, I feel enthusiastic about the potential for the transformative impact and genuinely inspired by the A2ii’s achievements in support of insurance supervisors. The unique set up of A2ii to support capacity development, analysis and building platforms for peer exchange to the members of the IAIS is powerful, demonstrating the potential of A2ii to rise to new heights on our mission of building a more inclusive and resilient global insurance landscape. The recent political focus on the potential impact of insurance products within integrated risk management will provide challenges and opportunities for this path. But I am convinced, that together with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), we will navigate A2ii into a new phase of growth.’
With a rich and diverse background spanning 18 years working in international development on behalf of the German government at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Matthias brings a wealth of experience and expertise to A2ii. Having played pivotal roles in developing the insurance portfolio at GIZ over the years, Matthias has also been instrumental in developing global strategic alliances, G7 initiatives and driving projects on various financial instruments, with a focus on microinsurance and climate risk management. With a cross-disciplinary approach, extensive project management experience and leadership in intercultural teams, Matthias is a valuable addition to the Access to Insurance Initiative team.
As the A2ii celebrates 15 years in 2024, it is also a moment reflect on the excellent work achieved so far with the strong support provided by our main donors, BMZ and DGIS, as well as recent targeted support from UNCDF and SDC. Looking forward to this new chapter, this year holds particular significance as a pivotal juncture of A2ii’s trajectory. The decisions made in 2024 will shape the future of A2ii as the key partner of the IAIS for financial inclusion and its prospects of continuing to play a crucial role in the capacity building of supervisors and the development of inclusive insurance markets globally. As Matthias leads the charge, A2ii is poised to navigate this critical year with strategic foresight.
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