Features
Inclusive insurance on the up: A preview of the 2023 Landscape of Microinsurance Study
Our flagship Landscape of Microinsurance report is published annually and is a research series tracking the uptake of inclusive insurance products and services, along with insights into emerging trends connected with closing the people protection gap. The findings and positive impact of the Study have been very clearly seen over the decade since it launched and in this article, we take a look at how it has evolved and developed as well as preview some of the key highlights from the 2023 report which will be published in early 2024
MFIs: Why tried-and-tested innovation still has a role to play
While the use of technology and digital innovation is key to filling the gaps in the penetration of insurance - particularly to new, often hard-to-reach communities - tried-and-tested approaches to innovation are still highly relevant and important. In this article, we look at why partnerships are a cornerstone of distributing a microinsurance service and highlight some examples from West Africa that show that partnerships with MFIs still offer much potential to reach uninsured and underinsured customers.
Country focus: Nepal and Costa Rica
This month we are excited to be launching interactive country reports on Nepal and Costa Rica! We have two quizzes ready for you that will help you to learn more about the inclusive insurance markets in our Landscape's focus countries.
Take the quiz on Nepal and Costa Rica, and participate in a quarterly draw, the winner of which will win a prize! Make sure to access the country report to find the answers.
Acceda al cuestionario sobre Costa Rica disponible en español. Asegúrese de acceder al informe de Costa Rica para encontrar las respuestas.
MiN, Members & Partners: Upcoming Events
MiN and our members & partners at COP 28 sessions (30 November - 12 December 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates):
- Microinsurance Network participating in a panel discussion “The Financial Inclusion Sector Social and Green Agenda: Partnering for a Sustainable Future” | View the full EIB & Benelux programme | Watch the livestream (12 December, 11:30-13:00 GST)
- African Risk Capacity Ltd.: 1. Thirty Months On: Assessing Progress and Prospects of the Nairobi Declaration for Sustainable Insurance | 3 December from 8:30-9:30 am GST | Register 2. Building partnerships for climate risk management: Replicating partnerships to scale risk pooling in Africa | 3 December from 10:00 GST | Learn more 3. Insights into pioneering climate risk pools | 4 December from 17:00-18:30 GST | Learn more 4. Operationalising micro and mezo-level premium support for climate risk insurance: Exploring best practices and challenges | 6 December from 15:30-17:00 GST | Learn more
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ): Making NAPs more efficient - New solutions to bridge the NAP-Gap | 11 December from 15:00-16:30 GST | Learn more
- Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience: Supporting Innovation to Build Food System Resilience Across Landscapes and Waterscapes | 10 December from 10:30-11:30 GST | Register
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): 1. Agrifood systems transformation to achieve triple wins: for people, for climate and for nature | 2 December from 15:30-17:00 CET | Watch livestream 2. Strengthening Delivery: Aligning development, humanitarian and climate finance | 3 December from 11:30—13:00 GST | Watch livestream
- Global Shield: Broadening Financial Strategies: Practical Approaches to Address Loss & Damage – The Global Shield against Climate Risks | 2 December from 10:00 – 11:00 GST | Register
- International Labour Organization (ILO): 1. What Human Rights at 75 means for climate justice now | 3 December from 13:15—14:45 GST | Watch livestream 2. The pathways and lessons learned leading to a Just Transition Work Programme | 9 December from 13:15—14:45 | Watch livestream
- Munich Re Foundation (MRF): Human Rights Implications of Climate Migration & Forced Displacement | 4 December from 15:00—16:30 GST | Watch livestream
- World Food Programme (WFP): Displaced People Taking Action on Loss & Damage: Local Solutions on the Climate Frontlines | 4 December from 11:30—13:00 GST | Watch livestream
- United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF): 1. Minimising and addressing L&D with locally led adaptation and risk-transfer financing solutions | 9 December from 13:15-14:45 GST | Learn more 2. Water to accelerate climate resilience for sustainable peace and development in the Sahel region | 9 December from 15:00-16:30 GST | Learn more
- Attending COP28 and are interested in featuring on Rural Inclusion’s The Social Impact Journal to share your work contributing to SDG 13 Climate Action? Reach out to thesocialimpactjournal@gmail.com for more details
Recap Past Events:
MiN, Members & Partners: News, Blogs & Resources
- APA Insurance: Ashok Shah, CEO/MD at APA Insurance wins the the CXO Influencer of the Year Award
- AXA & Swiss Re Swiss Re launch a collaboration to help build resilience to systemic risks
- Gallagher Perú’s Country Head Pietro Solari: “On a consolidated basis, we have been able to grow close to 40% this year” (read in Spanish) | Pietro Solari, Country Head de Gallagher Perú: “A manera consolidada, hemos podido crecer cerca de 40% este año” (leer en español
- Kashf Foundation & InfraZamin Pakistan successfully launch South Asia’s & Pakistan’s First-ever, AAA Rated, Gender Bond
- Waadaa.Insure join hands with Swisscontact's Sarathi Project to Improve RMG Workers Healthcare
Jobs, Internships & RFPs
- Barents Re: Junior Actuarial Analyst in Luxembourg | Apply now
- E-MFP: Advisor to support the European Microfinance Award 2024 | Apply by 5 December 2023, 12:00pm CET
- Oromia Insurance: Various job oportunities
- World Vision – VisionFund: Business Analysis Consultancy services for insurance scheme - smallholder farmers - Kenya and Tanzania | Apply by 30 November 2023