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Better Weather Protection for Tanzanian Farmers

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.

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.

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.

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.
First slide of the "Making Insurance Work for Women" presentation

Making Insurance Work for Women - SHEFORSHIELD PROGRAM

Making Insurance Work for Women – SHEFORSHIELD PROGRAM. Information on the insurance sector in Colombia in 2020, inclusive insurance premiums written, financial inclusion institutional framework, public-private actions and lessons learned/challenges, with a focus on gender-specific insurance innovation and outreach in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria.
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2021-10-27
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