ICISA Appointed New Executive Director
The trade association for credit insurers has named a new leader to navigate shifting global economic risks.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association has appointed Annet de Grooth as its new Executive Director. De Grooth takes over the role from Richard Wulff as the organization begins its second century of operations.
Why it matters
The appointment aims to bolster the representation of the global credit insurance and surety sector amidst complex economic and geopolitical conditions. Strategic leadership is necessary as the organization adapts its advocacy and member services to meet these evolving industry challenges.
The association enters its second century of existence with an incoming director who brings over 20 years of experience in the credit insurance and surety sector. The transition follows a formal board selection process to replace the outgoing executive.
The players
Annet de Grooth
The new Executive Director of ICISA who brings over two decades of specialized experience in credit insurance and surety, including past leadership roles at European financial institutions.
International Credit Insurance & Surety Association
A global trade organization representing the credit insurance and surety industry that is currently observing its centennial.
Richard Wulff
The outgoing Executive Director of the association who has been succeeded in his leadership role.
The details
Annet de Grooth will manage coordination between the association's members, its Management Committee, and its broader stakeholder group. She transitions to this leadership role following a tenure as Head of Surety Europe at Dual Europe, with a background that includes roles at Credendo, Nationale Borg, and Atradius. The organization is prioritizing strengthened advocacy for the global credit insurance and surety sector to address current macroeconomic uncertainty.
Timeline
April 2023: De Grooth began her role at Dual Europe.
September 22, 2026: The appointment of the new Executive Director was announced.
Market Landscape
The appointment occurs as the International Credit Insurance & Surety Association enters its second century of operation. This transition follows a pattern set by established industry bodies seeking to modernize their advocacy and member engagement strategies during periods of economic instability.
Operators in credit insurance and surety should monitor upcoming policy statements from the new leadership for shifts in advocacy priorities. Management teams should track how the association aligns its global strategy with the economic and geopolitical risks now facing international trade.
The takeaway
The move signals a strategic emphasis on long-term institutional stability as the sector navigates a complex economic climate. Operators should monitor the association's updated mission statements in the coming months for changes in regulatory focus.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ReinsuranceNe.
