Social Finance Brief on Pacífico Seguros in Peru, outlining their experience in delivering non-life (property) insurance solutions. The brief explores product innovation, operational models, and lessons learned through collaboration with ILO Impact Insurance and MiM, focused on strengthening financial resilience through non-agricultural property coverage.

India's national public health insurance scheme for the poor, offering smart card–enabled, cashless hospitalization to over 37 million low-income families. This flagship initiative aims to enhance access to healthcare and financial protection for the most vulnerable populations across the country.

In 2007, Britam, a Kenyan financial group, launched its first microinsurance product for low-income customers. Over 11 years, Britam built a profitable microinsurance business unit covering more than 700,000 lives by 2017. This case study distills key lessons from Britam's journey to guide other insurers in serving traditionally excluded markets.

A 2024 case-control study evaluating M-FUND, a microinsurance scheme for migrant workers in Thailand, showing increased health service usage among insured populations.

Vietnam piloted enrolling TB patients into social health insurance to advance universal health coverage. While 76.5% were successfully insured, barriers like paperwork, delays, and costs left many uncovered. The study highlights the need for more flexible and patient-friendly enrollment systems.

Bangladeshi insurtech Chhaya develops affordable digital health and life insurance distributed via mobile payments (bKash) with a subscription model.

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.

Describes FCMBeta Health, a women-focused micro health insurance product in Nigeria, bundled with micro-loans, offering hospital cash and maternity coverage. Over 90,000 enrolled by 2025.

COVID-19 and the Insurance Industry: Why a Gender-Sensitive Response Matters. This guidance note explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the gender gap in insurance access and services. It identifies four key areas where applying a gender lens can improve customer-centricity: operational practices, brand communication, product innovation, and new distribution channels. With practical insights from IFC's Women's Insurance Program, the paper offers a roadmap for insurers to better serve women during and beyond crisis periods.

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.