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Simon Cross is new President of IABVI Board

- Insurance Association of the BVI (IABVI) held elections on April 13, 2022
The Insurance Association of the BVI (IABVI), has appointed a new Executive Board led by Simon Cross as President following its annual general meeting of April 13, 2022. Photo: Internet Source
IABVI said the primary purpose of the Association on behalf of the [British] Virgin Islands domestic insurance industry is to promote an insurance market that is viable and strong to better serve the insuring public. Photo: IABVI
IABVI said the primary purpose of the Association on behalf of the [British] Virgin Islands domestic insurance industry is to promote an insurance market that is viable and strong to better serve the insuring public. Photo: IABVI
ROA TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Insurance Association of the BVI (IABVI) has appointed a new Executive Board led by Simon Cross as President, following its annual general meeting of April 13, 2022.

The new board is now comprised of Mr Cross of Hyperion Risk Solutions as President; Maria Vieira of Premier Insurance Limited as Vice President; Simon Crook of Caribbean Insurers Limited as Secretary; Lynette Ramoutar of Caribbean Insurers Limited as Treasurer; Elizabeth Peters of Mutual Insurance BVI as Public Relations/Lobbying Officer and Denisher Gayle of The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) as Education Chair.

According to a May 26, 2022, release on the new Executive Board, Mr Cross on his appointment said, "We very much look forward to greater engagement with the BVI public.”

He added, “We’re here to serve by providing education within the territory, ensuring strong stakeholder relations, all with a unified voice from our association members.”

Mr Cross was previously the Vice President of the Association.

Functions of the Association 

The mission of the association is to influence the regulatory and legislative environment to promote an insurance market that is viable and strong to better serve the insuring public and with a vision to support the growth and development of the insurance industry to the benefit of the Territory and the economy as a whole.

The association also has a mission to bring together Insurance Businesses in the Territory in order to afford opportunities for consultation and cooperation in all matters affecting their common interest.

The association said it works to promote a culture and awareness in the Territory of the duty and responsibility to comply with all regulatory requirements of the BVI Financial Services Commission and to contribute to the development of the Territory as a reputable and well-regulated Association.

15 Responses to “Simon Cross is new President of IABVI Board ”

  • Congrats (27/05/2022, 13:49) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats to all!!
  • Hes (27/05/2022, 13:59) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    A keeper
  • asking for a friend (27/05/2022, 14:06) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who he?
    • tell (29/05/2022, 07:00) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @asking for your friend: Didn’t you tell your friend to drink water and mind their business? tell them and you do the same. Your type is just a drain to our country.
  • megapixel (27/05/2022, 16:51) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Was that photo taken 19113?
  • The VI Dream (27/05/2022, 16:51) Like (7) Dislike (17) Reply
    Not one native. Now you see who really makes the money in VI. Could never attain this wealth in their home countries.
    • say what (27/05/2022, 17:04) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      Who said anything about wealth? These guys do this for free
    • @VI Dream (27/05/2022, 22:26) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
      Cross is married to a Belonger and has Belonger children. He’s honest, hard working and investing in the BVI. You’re just racist, jealous and lazy
      • Reply (31/05/2022, 09:03) Like (0) Dislike (9) Reply
        If it’s a black person they cannot be racist and that’s an internationally accepted fact
  • Motley Crew+Simon (27/05/2022, 18:34) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Couldn’t wait to read the racism. You all in BVI did not disappoint. Congrats to you all.

    Congratulations and Thank you Simon Cross. You are rooted in strength and knowledge.

    These folks hurl personal comments to everyone. You’ve been initiated into that club now.
  • great (27/05/2022, 19:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Simon. Look forward to learning more on this topic by the board.
  • Me (28/05/2022, 07:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to all. Looking forward to more education for the public.
  • prohpet (28/05/2022, 08:12) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    90% of the locals are descendants of foreigners.
    what benefits the BVI's Best is to appoint people that are prepared to take on the responsibility and work, it doesn't matter the color or race, Everybody has to step up and do their best
  • Would (01/06/2022, 14:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know where I'm getting my insurance from next year
  • Shack (03/06/2022, 18:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Simon! You’re going to be amazing!


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