Our People

Meet the Team

At Klapton Re, we believe in providing a platform for all talented, vibrant, and skilled industry individuals to thrive. The company is run by a dedicated and experienced executive management team comprising the Managing Director and Chief of Finance, responsible for recruiting trained and expert staff to run the company’s various divisions.

The Board

Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson Board Chair
Mike Lawson is the CEO of SLA. Consolidated Limited, an Investment Holding Company for Global Insurance/Reinsurance ventures.

He is a qualified accountant with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and began his career in 1990. He has over 25 years of financial services experience, working in multiple areas of Structure Finance, including Commercial Banking Finance and Structured Corporate Finance.

He has held numerous senior positions in multinational banks, including; Lloyds Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Sanwa International, including the Head of Finance at Lloyds Corporate for Capital Markets and Head of Strategy in a sales and distribution role.

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Chiluba Mumba
Chiluba Mumba Board Non Executive Director
Ms. Chiluba Mumba holds a Master of Laws Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, a Bachelor of laws degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA).

Ms. Chiluba Mumba holds a Master of Laws Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, a Bachelor of laws degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA).

She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law and Postgraduate Certificate in International Commercial Arbitration from the University of London. She has also pursued professional courses in Corporate Governance, International Comparative Banking Regulation and leadership.

Ms. Mumba is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Equitas Legal Practitioners in Lusaka Zambia, an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia and all the Superior Courts in Zambia, and a Member of the Law Association of Zambia.

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Danny Joffe
Danny Joffe Board Non Executive Director
Danny Joffe began his career with Aegis Insurance Company in SA in 1996 as a legal advisor after completing his law degree and a Master of Laws in Insurance and Company Law.

Danny worked for the Hartford Steam Boiler for three years before joining the Hollard Insurance Company in South Africa, where he currently heads up its legal division in the non-life space.

Danny sits on insurance agents and company boards in South Africa and has specialised in regulatory governance.

He is also chair of Aurora, an insurance company in South Africa that specialises in court bonds.

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Kudzai Bingepinge
Kudzai Bingepinge Chief Executive Officer
Kudzai Bingepinge is Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer. With a distinguished career spanning multiple continents,

Mr. Bingepinge brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of underwriting and strategic leadership to his new role.

In his previous position as Head of the P&C Solutions Sales & Origination business unit for Middle East & Africa at Swiss Re, Mr. Bingepinge demonstrated a strong commitment to driving innovation and excellence. His ability to forge strategic partnerships and navigate complex market dynamics has positioned him as a respected leader within the reinsurance industry.

At Klapton Reinsurance Limited, Mr. Bingepinge will lead the company in its pursuit of innovative solutions and exceptional service delivery to clients worldwide. His appointment marks a significant step forward for the company as it continues to expand its global footprint and solidify its position as an emerging reinsurance partner in the industry.

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Musonda Chisanga
Musonda Chisanga Chief Financial Officer
Musonda has ten years of external audit experience with the international audit firm KPMG in Zambia and the United Kingdom.

He has overseen the management of numerous audits in various financial services sectors such as banking, investment management, insurance, and reinsurance.

He also served as Head of Finance and Administration at Thebe Investments Limited, developers of the Nkwashi Housing project during its start-up phase responsible for establishing the finance department.

Musonda is a qualified Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA-UK), and a Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants member. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Monash University South Africa.

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is a seasoned professional known for her expertise in various product lines.
As Deputy CEO at KlaptonRe, she leads our marketing efforts with strategic vision and dedication to excellence. Lynn’s leadership ensures that KlaptonRe remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

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The Management

Kudzai Bingepinge
Kudzai Bingepinge Chief Executive Officer
Kudzai Bingepinge is Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer. With a distinguished career spanning multiple continents,

Mr. Bingepinge brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of underwriting and strategic leadership to his new role.

In his previous position as Head of the P&C Solutions Sales & Origination business unit for Middle East & Africa at Swiss Re, Mr. Bingepinge demonstrated a strong commitment to driving innovation and excellence. His ability to forge strategic partnerships and navigate complex market dynamics has positioned him as a respected leader within the reinsurance industry.

At Klapton Reinsurance Limited, Mr. Bingepinge will lead the company in its pursuit of innovative solutions and exceptional service delivery to clients worldwide. His appointment marks a significant step forward for the company as it continues to expand its global footprint and solidify its position as an emerging reinsurance partner in the industry.

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Lynn Lucasta Harrod
Lynn Lucasta Harrod Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Lynn brings over 20 years of industry experience, with a strong background in various leadership roles, including Regional Practice Leader at Marsh Africa, where she was responsible for new business development.

As an international broking expert, she has a deep understanding of the global insurance market and has built a reputation for driving business growth, risk analysis, and client relationship management.

With over two decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Lynn is a seasoned professional known for her expertise in various product lines.
As Deputy CEO at KlaptonRe, she leads our marketing efforts with strategic vision and dedication to excellence. Lynn’s leadership ensures that KlaptonRe remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

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Musonda Chisanga
Musonda Chisanga Chief Financial Officer
Musonda has ten years of external audit experience with the international audit firm KPMG in Zambia and the United Kingdom.

He has overseen the management of numerous audits in various financial services sectors such as banking, investment management, insurance, and reinsurance.

He also served as Head of Finance and Administration at Thebe Investments Limited, developers of the Nkwashi Housing project during its start-up phase responsible for establishing the finance department.

Musonda is a qualified Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA-UK), and a Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants member. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Monash University South Africa.

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Saulose Lemphane
Saulose Lemphane Chief Operations Officer
Saulose Lemphane is a seasoned Reinsurance professional with over 18 years of experience in underwriting, portfolio management, and strategic leadership.

Before joining Klapton Re as Chief Operating Officer, he served as Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Gen Re, where he played a pivotal role in driving market expansion and portfolio optimisation across multiple territories.

As COO at Klapton Re, Saulose oversees core functions including Underwriting Operations, Underwriting Strategy & Governance, Risk Insights & Actuarial, and Data, Analytics & Technology. His disciplined approach to risk selection and portfolio construction ensures seamless alignment with the company’s long-term growth strategy and market leadership objectives.

With a strong track record of managing complex portfolios and implementing data-driven strategies, Saulose is instrumental in reinforcing Klapton Re’s position as a high-performing global reinsurance player. His leadership is key to driving operational excellence, accelerating growth, and delivering sustained value to clients and stakeholders.

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Board Committees

Reinsurance, Claims, and ICT Committee

Robert Sichilimba
Robert Sichilimba
Robert has a wealth of experience in insurance and reinsurance spanning over 35 years having started his career in insurance in Zambia State Insurance Corporation Ltd in 1977.

He successfully headed the setting up of the first domiciled reinsurance company in Zambia namely, Emeritus Reinsurance Company Ltd, formerly Zambian Reinsurance Company Limited which started trading in April 1999. He served on the Boards of Zambian Investment Holdings Ltd, Zambian Re, as a non-Executive Director for two years and First Reinsurance Company domiciled in Botswana. He also served as one of the first five members of the Disciplinary Committee of the Insurers Association of Zambia.

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Danny Joffe
Danny Joffe
Danny Joffe began his career with Aegis Insurance Company in SA in 1996 as a legal advisor after completing his law degree and a Master of Laws in Insurance and Company Law.

Danny worked for the Hartford Steam Boiler for three years before joining the Hollard Insurance Company in South Africa, where he currently heads up its legal division in the non-life space.

Danny sits on insurance agents and company boards in South Africa and has specialised in regulatory governance.

He is also chair of Aurora, an insurance company in South Africa that specialises in court bonds.

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Audit, Finance, and Investment Committee

Maulu Hamunjele
Maulu Hamunjele
Maulu O. Hamunjele is a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) of the United Kingdom.

In addition, Maulu holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Edinburgh Business School of Scotland.
He has vast experience in finance, audit, investment, and risk management gained over a wide spectrum of businesses. Maulu worked for the Bank of Zambia for over twenty years in financial regulation and compliance. He served on several boards that include the boards of Lusaka Securities and Exchange, ZICA and Kwacha Pension Trust Fund. In the early days of his career, Maulu gained audit and business consultancy experience at Coopers and Lybrand and Price Waterhouse and worked as Finance Manager for Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) in Mpika, Zambia.

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Risk and Compliance Committee

Danny Joffe
Danny Joffe
Danny Joffe began his career with Aegis Insurance Company in SA in 1996 as a legal advisor after completing his law degree and a Master of Laws in Insurance and Company Law.

Danny worked for the Hartford Steam Boiler for three years before joining the Hollard Insurance Company in South Africa, where he currently heads up its legal division in the non-life space.

Danny sits on insurance agents and company boards in South Africa and has specialised in regulatory governance.

He is also chair of Aurora, an insurance company in South Africa that specialises in court bonds.

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Maulu Hamunjele
Maulu Hamunjele
Maulu O. Hamunjele is a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) of the United Kingdom.

In addition, Maulu holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Edinburgh Business School of Scotland.
He has vast experience in finance, audit, investment, and risk management gained over a wide spectrum of businesses. Maulu worked for the Bank of Zambia for over twenty years in financial regulation and compliance. He served on several boards that include the boards of Lusaka Securities and Exchange, ZICA and Kwacha Pension Trust Fund. In the early days of his career, Maulu gained audit and business consultancy experience at Coopers and Lybrand and Price Waterhouse and worked as Finance Manager for Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) in Mpika, Zambia.

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Remuneration & HR Committee

Chiluba Mumba
Chiluba Mumba
Ms. Chiluba Mumba holds a Master of Laws Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, a Bachelor of laws degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA).

She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law and Postgraduate Certificate in International Commercial Arbitration from the University of London. She has also pursued professional courses in Corporate Governance, International Comparative Banking Regulation and leadership.

Ms. Mumba is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Equitas Legal Practitioners in Lusaka Zambia, an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia and all the Superior Courts in Zambia, and a Member of the Law Association of Zambia.

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Lynn Lucasta Harrod
Lynn Lucasta Harrod Deputy CEO
Lynn brings over 20 years of industry experience, with a strong background in various leadership roles, including Regional Practice Leader at Marsh Africa, where she was responsible for new business development.

As an international broking expert, she has a deep understanding of the global insurance market and has built a reputation for driving business growth, risk analysis, and client relationship management.

With over two decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Lynn is a seasoned professional known for her expertise in various product lines.
As Deputy CEO at KlaptonRe, she leads our marketing efforts with strategic vision and dedication to excellence. Lynn’s leadership ensures that KlaptonRe remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

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