Features
What goes “bump” in the night?
No one wakes up in the morning wanting to buy insurance. But, as revealed by the latest edition of Global Findex, we are surprisingly consistent when it comes to what keeps us awake at night. How can insurance bring peace of mind, without simply representing an additional cost to already over-burdened households, with varying degrees of financial resilience?
Parametric pioneering in the Pacific: How insurance is covering Fiji’s vulnerable
Climate change is a major challenge across the Pacific, which comprises many of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. In the last 50 years, natural disasters have led to multi-billion dollar losses across the region, with most Pacific islanders lacking any form of protection. Learn how MiN members UNCDF and WRMS are looking to address this issue and provide a safety net to the vulnerable in Fiji.
Country focus: India
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!
We kick off with India - good luck! Make sure to access the country report - now in an equally refreshed format to find the answers!
MiN, Members & Partners: Events
- MiN: June Member Meeting – Save the Date 13-15 June 2023 | Luxembourg | More info & registration to follow soon (members only)
- International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2023 – Save the Date 23-27 October | Accra, Ghana
- IAA webinar: The inclusive insurance risk book chapter | 14 February 2-3:30pm UTC - register now | 15 February 8-9:30am UTC – register now
MiN (in the) News & Resources
- Microinsurance Network calls for action in Luxembourg and Global North
- MiN: Watch Katharine Pulvermacher’s interview with Africa Takaful Magazine
- MiN: Inclusive insurance in India | download or purchase our latest country report (free for members)
Members & Partners: News, Blogs & Resources
- A2ii & Women’s World Banking: Scholarship for the Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators | Apply by 31 January 2023
- APA Insurance: CEO Ashok Shah profiled
- AXA: Making Healthcare Accessible and Sustainable
Jobs, Internships & RFPs
- Frankfurt School: Project Manager – International Advisory Services
- InsuResilience Global Partnership: Communication and Events Intern | Deadline: 29 January 2023
- ADA: Content Coordination Consultant for SAM 2023 | Deadline: 1 February 2023