PCRIC Finance Consultants Visit Fiji
Last week, the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) Management Team held a hybrid meeting with their Finance and Investment consultants to engage in a comprehensive dialogue on a spectrum of crucial matters pivotal to sustaining PCRIC’s resolute commitment to enhancing the disaster risk finance (DRF) landscape for the Pacific region.
Ms. Jessica Schade, Captive & Alternative Risk Transfer Specialist and Ms. Myra Fernando, Captive Accountant, both were present in Suva, Fiji from Auckland, New Zealand while Mr. Michael Chamberlain, Investment Consultant, joined virtually.
Extensive conversations delved into the fundamental factors shaping PCRIC’s costs and revenue dynamics, diligent analysis of PCRIC’s investment portfolio and its strategic underpinnings, and a nuanced exploration of the near-to-mid-term prospects considering the prevailing global context. Issues discussed also included the use of capitalisation funds for premium subsidies and other critical financial matters.
The meeting aimed to guarantee the coherence of PCRIC’s budget, fostering a meticulously crafted, adaptable, and pragmatic roadmap that effectively conveys projections synchronized with its objectives. This concerted effort ensures an equilibrium, fortifying its fiscal foundation with unwavering stability.
It is of utmost importance for PCRIC to diligently explore avenues for broadening its client network. Concurrently, there is a pressing need to diversify the range of insurance products in response to market demand. This strategic approach holds the key to securing the company’s enduring financial resilience in the long run.
In the grand scheme, the ultimate objective of this financial discussion is to integrate DRF priorities seamlessly into the budget forecasts. This strategic alignment is poised to bolster business advancement, guaranteeing the fulfillment of DRF requirements for the Pacific Island nations. Additionally, it underscores PCRIC’s endeavors in fortifying resilience through climate and disaster adaptation initiatives.
