Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 23, 2025  — Soter Holdings Limited, parent company to Soter Insurance Limited, a provider of specialized insurance products tailored to the digital asset economy, appoints Mariner Investment Group CEO, Curtis Arledge as an Independent Director.

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Mr. Arledge is also a member of Mariner Investment Group's Management and Risk Committees. He previously served as the CEO of BNY Mellon Investment Management, Vice Chairman of the Bank and was also responsible for the firm's Markets Group. Prior to BNY Mellon, he was the chief investment officer for fundamental fixed income portfolios at BlackRock, Inc.

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Mr. Arledge is an Advisory Council member at Princeton's Bendheim Center for Finance. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee and was inducted into the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame in 2014. Mr. Arledge is a member of the board of directors of Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and family services.

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As the Company's Non-Executive Director, Mr. Arledge will bring his wealth of knowledge in directorship, financial oversight, and executive experience to Soter.

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"I'm very excited to work with Henson, whom I have known for years, the rest of the Board, and the Soter team to pursue this incredible mission and business opportunity," said Curtis Arledge, Mariner Investment Group CEO and Independent Director of Soter Holdings Limited.

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Mohamed Hamdy, Chairman of Soter Holdings Limited and Managing Partner at Further Ventures said, "We are delighted to welcome Curtis Arledge to our board. His extensive leadership experience in financial services and risk management will significantly enhance our governance and strategic capabilities. Curtis's deep insights and proven track record will be invaluable as Soter continues to grow and navigate the evolving landscape of digital asset insurance."

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About Soter Insure
Soter Insure is a leading provider of specialized insurance solutions for the institutional digital asset ecosystem. Soter offers a range of innovative insurance products that address the unique risks of the blockchain ecosystem. Soter Insure is committed to providing robust, transparent, and secure risk management solutions.