One Acre Fund and Global Parametrics piloted an innovative weather-index microinsurance solution using the Water Balance Index for ~70,000 Tanzanian smallholder farmers. The parametric cover enabled timely payouts and improved resilience against drought and excess rain.

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.

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.

Explores mobile-based microinsurance and its role in Tanzania's financial inclusion strategy.

One Acre Fund, a nonprofit that supports smallholder farmers, partnered with Global Parametrics to pioneer a new Water Balance Index protecting 70,000 farmers in Tanzania from drought and excessive rainfall. This index-based weather insurance enables fast, affordable payouts, strengthening farmers' resilience to a volatile climate.