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Klapton Re
Klapton Re secures regulatory accreditation to write reinsurance in China
6th February 2026
Zambia-based reinsurer Klapton Reinsurance has announced that it has secured regulatory accreditation to write reinsurance business in China. This marks the company’s entry into one of the world’s most sophisticated and competitive insurance markets. Klapton Re said, “China is a market that values credibility, discipline, speed, and long-term relationships principles that are ... Read the full article
Zambian reinsurer Klapton Re to list on Lusaka Securities Exchange
2nd February 2026
Zambia-based reinsurer Klapton Re is set to list directly on the Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc (LuSE) on March 24th, 2026, subject to regulatory approval, reaffirming the reinsurer’s continued growth, and the increasing sophistication and resilience of Zambia’s financial markets. Established in 2020, Klapton Re provides facultative and treaty reinsurance services across ... Read the full article
Moody’s raises KlaptonRe’s financial strength rating to Caa1, outlook remains stable
11th August 2025
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Klapton Reinsurance Limited’s (KlaptonRe) Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) to Caa1 from Caa2, while maintaining a stable outlook. According to Moody’s, the upgrade reflects KlaptonRe’s significant growth in business and assets outside of Zambia, which has lessened its exposure to the local operating environment and to risks ... Read the full article
ARC and Klapton Re sign agreement to expand climate insurance across Africa
28th April 2025
ARC Ltd and Klapton Re have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership aimed at strengthening climate risk protection across Africa. Under the MoU, the two firms will reportedly co-develop and roll out new insurance products tailored to the needs of farmers and low-income families, enabling them ... Read the full article





