Features
Natural disasters: bolstering resilience of the vulnerable through insurance
The recent earthquakes in Türkiye and northern Syria in February are a stark reminder of how vulnerable humans are to natural disasters. As natural disasters of all kinds become more frequent, who should be responsible for reducing risk and offering protection to the most vulnerable? We take a look at some examples from around the world showcasing how insurance can play a role in making the at-risk more resilient.
Index insurance in Vietnam: a new case for blockchain?
Rice production in Vietnam is a serious business, though not without looming challenges. Weather-related shocks can lead to income volatility for the millions of smallholder farmers that produce rice and other cereal. Learn how new MiN member WRMS has pioneered the development and implementation of parametric insurance for rice farmers in Vietnam to build their resilience and ensure better disaster response and recovery.
Country focus: Peru
In 2023, our monthly country focus is shifting gears (and format)! Take our monthly quiz to learn more about the inclusive insurance markets in our Landscape's focus countries. The winners each month will enter a quarterly draw - and the selected subscriber will win a prize!
This month it's on to Peru - good luck! Make sure to access the country report - now in an equally refreshed format and available in English and Spanish – to find the answers to the quiz!
MiN, Members & Partners: Upcoming Events
- MiN: June Member Meeting – 13-15 June 2023 | Luxembourg | Registration open (members only)
- A2ii & UNCDF: Index Insurance Best Practices – Public Dialogue | 1-2:15pm CET on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 – register now
- e-MFP: Financial Inclusion that Works for Women | 6:30-8pm GMT on Thursday, 2 March 2023
MiN, Members & Partners: Recap past events
MiN, Members & Partners: News, Blogs & Resources
- MiN: Inclusive insurance in Peru | download or purchase our latest country report (free for members) | Descargar o comprar la versión española
- A2ii & Women’s World Banking: Scholarship for the Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators | Apply by 28 February 2023
- APA Insurance: CEO Ashok Shah on Once Upon a Leader in Africa Podcast
Jobs, Internships & RFPs
- Centre for Disaster Protection - Expanding and improving Disaster Risk Finance Grant | Deadline: 28 February 2023
- Rural Inclusion is looking for an Inclusion Ambassador
- MIC Global: Head of Syndicate Management