DFC Invests

Productive meeting with Ambassador José Miguel Alemán Healy of Panama this morning. @DFCgov's new authorities open up tremendous opportunities for investments in Panama, including projects that advance energy security and economic growth. Our team looks forward to continued engagement in the months ahead. 🇺🇸🇵🇦

DFC’s Maritime Reinsurance plan combines @Chubb's premier underwriting expertise with the financial commitment of the U.S. Government. cnbc.com/2026/03/11/ira…

With this announcement, we are one step closer to restoring market confidence and resuming energy and commercial trade disrupted by the conflict with Iran.

Together, DFC and @Chubb have identified several American insurance companies to provide reinsurance policies behind Chubb and alongside DFC to expand market capacity. ⬇️

NEWS: @Chubb will serve as the lead partner for DFC’s $20 billion Maritime Reinsurance plan designed to resume commercial shipping in the Gulf. dfc.gov/media/press-re…

DFC investments help break adversary control over strategic supply chains and protect the U.S. and our allies from economic coercion.

Under the leadership of @POTUS, @DFCgov will work with @USTreasury to provide up to $20 billion of maritime reinsurance in the Gulf region. This DFC program will – working alongside @CENTCOM – provide shippers hauling oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer with a level of security no other policy can provide.

Thank you @larry_kudlow for sharing more about DFC's plan to restore confidence in maritime trade. Working alongside CENTCOM, DFC coverage will offer a level of security no other policy can provide.

DFC Announces $20B Plan for Maritime Reinsurance in the Gulf: ft.com/content/d1d68d…

I am grateful to @POTUS and @SecScottBessent for their support and approval of @DFCgov's plan to restore confidence in maritime trade and stabilize international markets. Working alongside @CENTCOM, DFC coverage will offer a level of security no other policy can provide. We are confident that our reinsurance plan will get oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz and flowing again to the world. dfc.gov/media/press-re…

This announcement marks a key milestone toward the rapid implementation of @POTUS’s directive to utilize DFC’s innovative financial toolkit to safeguard the continued flow of trade. Read more: dfc.gov/media/press-re… (4/4)

🔸DFC has identified best-in-class, preferred American insurance partners.  🔸DFC and @USTreasury are coordinating closely with @CENTCOM on next steps in the implementation of this plan. (3/4)

Today @DFC_CEO and @SecScottBessent announced agreement on a detailed implementation plan approved by @POTUS to deploy Maritime Reinsurance, including war risk, in the Gulf region. Here are the details: (1/4)

Ben Black, @DFC_CEO, of @DFCgov joined us on stage at the Future of Finance. To hear his full conversation with EXIM Bank President John Jovanovic, moderated by Milken Institute Director Matthew Aleshire, visit: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/ev…

"Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade... If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

President Trump’s decisive show of strength and fortitude in the Middle East is building the foundation for a new era of lasting peace and prosperity in the region. As he announced today, @DFCgov will deploy its Political Risk Insurance and Guaranty products to help ensure commerce, energy, and capital flow freely through the Gulf. DFC will offer support to commercial shipping charters, shipowners, and key maritime insurance providers to ensure these critical industries can operate at capacity during the ongoing conflict.

DFC will offer support to commercial shipping charterers, shipowners, and key maritime insurance providers to minimize market disruptions and help ensure the free flow of goods and capital. Read more: dfc.gov/media/press-re…

Acting under the strategic guidance of @POTUS and @SecScottBessent, DFC is closely monitoring how certain sectors—maritime trade and energy in particular—are being impacted by the current conflict in the Middle East and the Iranian regime’s actions.

DFC is ready to mobilize its Political Risk Insurance and Guaranty products to stabilize international commerce and support American and allied businesses operating in the Middle East during this period of conflict with the Iranian regime.