In March 2025, a group of young insurance professionals under the umbrella of VISAL Reinsurance Brokers Ltd deployed what will become Ghana’s first end-to-end digital reinsurance platform; placeIT.
One year following its launch, placeIT has demonstrated measurable contributions to the development of a more transparent, efficient, and well-coordinated reinsurance market within Ghana and across participating jurisdictions.
In an industry often characterized by complexity, manual processes, and fragmented communication, placeIT set out with a clear mission: to simplify, digitize, and optimize reinsurance placement. Twelve months on, the results speak for themselves.
Operational Milestones and Market Participation
Within its first twelve months, the platform has recorded the following:
• Over 1,000 reinsurance offers successfully placed
• Participation from more than 20 licensed insurance companies
• Aggregation of 18 reinsurers across multiple markets
• Delivery of approximately $3.2 billion in total reinsurance capacity
These figures are more than just numbers—they represent a shift in how insurers and reinsurers collaborate, transact, and unlock value.
Driving Efficiency and Transparency
At its core, placeIT has streamlined the traditionally time-intensive placement process. By creating a centralized, intelligent platform, insurers can now present risks more effectively, while reinsurers gain faster access to structured, high-quality opportunities.
This has resulted in:
• Reduced placement timelines
• Improved deal visibility and tracking
• Enhanced decision-making through data-driven insights
• Greater transparency across all stakeholders
The platform has effectively bridged the gap between supply and demand for reinsurance capacity, making the process not only faster but smarter.
These features also align with broader regulatory priorities around transparency, accountability, and data integrity within the insurance industry.
Strengthening Market Connectivity
One of placeIT’s most notable achievements is its ability to bring together a diverse network of market participants. With over 20 insurance companies and 18 reinsurers onboarded within one year, the platform has become a trusted marketplace for reinsurance transactions.
This growing ecosystem fosters:
• Stronger relationships between insurers and reinsurers
• Increased competition, leading to better pricing and terms
• Broader access to global reinsurance capacity
The mobilization of $3.2 billion in reinsurance capacity underlines the platform’s effectiveness in connecting domestic insurers to global capital, thereby supporting risk transfer and market stability.
Empowering the Future of Reinsurance
The success of placeIT over the past year underscores a broader industry trend—the acceleration of digital transformation in insurance and reinsurance.
By leveraging technology, data, and intelligent workflows, placeIT is not just improving existing processes; it is reshaping the future of risk placement. The platform’s performance demonstrates that innovation in reinsurance is not only possible but necessary to meet the evolving demands of modern risk environments.
Looking Ahead
As placeIT enters its second year, the focus is clear: scale further, deepen capabilities, and continue delivering value to all stakeholders.
With a strong foundation built on trust, performance, and innovation, placeIT is well-positioned to:
• Expand into new markets
• Onboard additional insurers and reinsurers
• Introduce advanced analytics and AI-driven insights
• Further enhance placement speed and efficiency
• Continue stakeholder engagement to ensure platform guidance in line with regulatory frameworks and best practices.
Conclusion
The success of placeIT in just one year demonstrates the potential of digital platforms to support a more transparent, efficient, and resilient reinsurance market.
This is a market which will evolve into a network of connected systems, AI agents and platform quote-to-bind technology.
Time is but our only competitor and the journey has just begun!
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