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Case brief: ALM SEGUROS
Case brief: ALM SEGUROS. This presentation introduces ALM Seguros as one of the pioneering microinsurance companies in Brazil. The company focused on delivering accessible life and funeral insurance to underserved communities, building trust through affordable premiums and simplified claims. The case illustrates how early entrants in the Brazilian market paved the way for inclusive insurance by aligning product design with local needs and regulatory frameworks.
Fecha de emisión
2021
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Case brief: FASECOLDA
Case brief: FASECOLDA. This entry presents the activities led by the Federation of Colombian Insurers (Fasecolda) to strengthen inclusive insurance in Colombia. It covers efforts in financial education, technical training, regulatory engagement, and the promotion of innovative products for underserved segments. The case demonstrates how institutional leadership and coordinated action have advanced capacity building and inclusion in the Colombian insurance sector.
Fecha de emisión
2020
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Case Brief: Field Accident Insurance - PROFIN Foundation
Field accident insurance – PROFIN Foundation. This case highlights a specialized microinsurance product developed in Bolivia to cover medical expenses resulting from injuries during official soccer, basketball, and volleyball matches. Distributed through sports associations, the product is tailored to the needs of amateur athletes and addresses a previously uninsured risk segment. It showcases how inclusive insurance can be adapted to community-based distribution and activity-specific protection.
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2020
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Case Brief: Field Accident Insurance - PROFIN Foundation
Since 2018, Bolivia's PROFIN Foundation has offered a unique sport accident insurance for amateur football players with no medical coverage. The product is distributed through sports associations and covers players' injuries during official matches. Today it protects over 9,000 players, and has prompted other insurers in Bolivia to develop similar offerings.
Fecha de emisión
2020
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Case brief: MIDAGRI
Case brief: MIDAGRI. The Peruvian Ministry for the Development of Agriculture and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) introduced agricultural insurance as a strategic policy tool to enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. This led to the creation of the Seguro Agrícola Catastrófico (SAC), a public insurance program designed to protect smallholder farmers from extreme weather-related losses. The case outlines the structure of SAC, its implementation, and the government's role in building resilience through accessible, state-supported agricultural insurance.
Fecha de emisión
2021
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Case brief:TUNAJALI
Case brief: TUNAJALI. "Tunajali" — meaning "we care about you" — is an inclusive e-commerce insurance initiative developed to serve low-income customers across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The program leverages digital platforms to provide accessible health insurance, with a focus on simplifying enrollment and claims processes. It demonstrates how tech-enabled delivery models can overcome traditional barriers and scale protection for vulnerable populations.
Fecha de emisión
2020
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Challenges of Rural Insurance in the Context of Climate Change: the Case of Soybeans
Product for low-income urban dwellers in flood-prone areas of São Paulo, offering quick post-disaster payouts.
Fecha de emisión
2023
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Climate insurance for coffee farmers
Blue Marble partnered with Nespresso to provide weather index insurance to coffee farmers. Automatic payouts based on satellite rainfall data. Coverage expanded to multiple countries.
Fecha de emisión
2023
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DeRisking coffee in Vietnam: Piloting a Coffee Climate Protection Insurance scheme to enhance the capacity of smallholders and agribusinesses in coping with climate variability and change
Vietnam's Central Highlands – the world's largest Robusta coffee region – remains one of the country's poorest areas and is highly vulnerable to climate shocks. To build farmers' resilience, a Coffee Climate Protection Insurance (CCPI) pilot is providing smallholder coffee farmers with index-based insurance against drought, excessive rainfall, and extreme temperature, coupled with climate-informed agro-advisory services.
Fecha de emisión
2022
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GREEN DELTA, BANGLADESH – The case for insuring women for a better tomorrow
The case for insuring women for a better tomorrow. Green Delta Insurance Company (GDIC), a private non-life insurer in Bangladesh, partnered with IFC and others to design targeted insurance solutions for women. This note explores why women represent a key growth segment, how GDIC tailored its approach for Bangladeshi women, and the lessons learned from implementing this gender-inclusive strategy in the local market.
Fecha de emisión
2020
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How Chhaya is Building an End-to-End Digital Microinsurance Platform in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi insurtech Chhaya develops affordable digital health and life insurance distributed via mobile payments (bKash) with a subscription model.
Fecha de emisión
2025
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Innovative Index-Based Agriculture Insurance: Where hope meets possibility
A pilot index-based insurance product for rice farmers to mitigate flood-related risks and promote financial resilience.
Fecha de emisión
2022
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INSULAR LIFE, PHILIPPINES – The case for insuring women for a better tomorrow
Insular Life, Philippines – This case study showcases how Insular Life (InLife), a leading life insurer and health maintenance organization in the Philippines, partnered with IFC and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) to better serve Filipino women. Their gender-focused strategy positions InLife as both an inclusive insurer and an employer of choice for women. The report outlines their journey toward creating more accessible insurance solutions, workforce empowerment, and long-term impact on women's financial resilience.
Fecha de emisión
2021
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InsuResilience Solutions Fund – Development of an Insurance Programme for Public Schools in Peru
Public-private partnership to insure 50,000+ Peruvian public schools against natural disasters with parametric payouts. Led by APESEG and ISF with support from IDF, AXA XL, and Munich Re.
Fecha de emisión
2021
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Making Access to Insurance Happen for People with Disabilities and Small Businesses and Micro-entrepreneurs
WFP piloted an inclusive weather-index insurance scheme for ~4,800 people in El Salvador, targeting women entrepreneurs and people with disabilities. The product enabled fast payouts during climate shocks and removed traditional credit-based enrollment barriers.
Fecha de emisión
2021
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