The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) proudly welcomes Ms. Anthea Liunakwalau to spearhead Vanuatu’s national contingency plan, a vital step to ensure swift disaster funding. Supported by the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP), managed by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, this initiative aligns insurance payouts with Vanuatu’s priorities.

Ms. Liunakwalau, a seasoned Vanuatu accountant, brings deep expertise in financial management and climate resilience. Her past roles at the Department of Finance and Treasury and the Australian High Commission naturally enabled her selection for this important work.

PCRIC CEO Mr. Aholotu Palu said:

“After having completed a country mission to Vanuatu last week, we are confident that under her leadership, the contingency plan will align Vanuatu’s disaster risk financing mechanisms with the necessary priorities. Parametric insurance is only effective if it is integrated with robust government-led planning. We recently held a regional macro-insurance disbursement planning workshop in Fiji earlier this month. With support from the World Food Programme and PCRIC, she will lead an upcoming similar workshop, which will guide the process for accessing payouts made as a result of natural disasters.”

Dr. Annette Detken, Head of GSSP, commented:

“Effective disaster risk financing is about more than just securing must needed funds before disasters strikes, it is about ensuring that those resources can be channelled quickly and reliably to the people who need them most. By investing in both contingency planning and stronger institutional systems, Vanuatu is laying the groundwork for more timely and impactful disaster responses. GSSP is proud to support this important work.”

Ms. Liunakwalau’s work will engage Vanuatu’s stakeholders to streamline funding and response timelines. With GSSP’s ongoing support, PCRIC continues to strengthen its mission to deliver rapid, effective aid across the Pacific.