GIZ RFPI Asia Reviews Impact of Microinsurance Regulation in Nepal and Introduces Insurance as a Disaster Risk Financing Option in addition to Disaster Risk Preparedness

RFPI Asia, a regional program of GIZ headquartered in Manila, has been supporting the Insurance Board of Nepal (Beema Samiti) since 2013 in the promotion of microinsurance or inclusive insurance especially for the-low income sector.

Insurance Regulators, Industry Players and Local Communities Gathered Together to Raise Awareness on Financial Risk Protection thru Online Communities

Being online is important as it provides a reliable and free venue to communicate with others but majority still has trust and security issues.

Insurance Commission conducts a seminar on MicroHealth to promote stronger health services for the poor

A seminar with the theme, “Microinsurance: Strengthening the Universal Health Care System” was held at the Insurance Commission (IC) on 08 November 2016.

GIZ launches MEFIN Network and RFPI II Asia

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 20 January – After a successful implementation of the Regulatory Framework Promotion of Pro-poor Insurance Markets in Asia Program (RFPI Asia), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) approved the funding and implementation of a second phase of this regional program.

Upcoming Training Program on Inclusive Insurance (Microinsurance) for Supervisors in Asia will take place 14-18 March, 2016 in Bangkok.

GIZ RFPI will present jointly with the Insurance Commission of the Philippines, Microinsurance Division a 'Case Study on Philippines’ approach to developing an inclusive insurance market’

Promoting disaster risk insurance and sharing the Philippines’ experience of creating inclusive insurance markets

RFPI Asia at the 11th International Microinsurance Conference in Casablanca, Morocco. 3-5 November 2015

Discussing Microinsurance and Natural Catastrophes:
RFPI Asia represented in Latin America’s largest Microfinance Conference

The Foromic, Latin America’s largest Microfinance Conference has been organized by the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), member of the IDB Group, since 1998 and held a total of 16 forums.

A multistakeholder Roundtable to promote Disaster Resiliency of MSMEs

RFPI Asia launched the consultation process for the Development of a "Diagnostic Toolkit for Insurance against Natural Catastrophes for MSMEs in the agricultural and mining sector". Manila October 21, 2015

Micropensions: Filling the Protection Gap for the Low-Income and the Informal Sector

RFPI Asia at the 11th Asia Conference on Pensions & Retirement Planning
Shanghai, China. September 9-10, 2015

Building institutional capacity and promoting insurance culture for disaster risk insurance

RFPI Asia at the OECD Global Seminar on Disaster Risk Financing
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. September 17-18, 2015

RFPI Asia at the APEC SME Finance Forum 2015

For most micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), lack of efficient and sustainable access to finance is most often ranked as the key issue preventing them from effectively participating in economic activities and global value chains.

GIZ, Gov't Agencies & Partners End Regional Consultation Series on Health Microinsurance

The Department of Finance–National Credit Council (DOF-NCC), Insurance Commission (IC) and Department of Health (DOH) recently completed the 5th and final regional consultation on the proposed Health Microinsurance (HMI) Policy and Regulatory Framework in Metro Manila.

10th Microinsurance Confab: RFPI Asia Highlights PHL Microinsurance Response After Typhoon Haiyan

Mexico is no stranger to effects of climate change. The country with a population close to 124 million and Mexico City, the largest city in the world, has its share of hurricanes and earthquakes. The 1985’s Hurricane Gilbert devastated coasts, properties and infrastructures. Thousands of people were left homeless.

GIZ Emphasizes Importance of Microinsurance in Nat Cat Response

Warming climate in Asia and the presence of geological risks make this region vulnerable to natural catastrophes (NatCat) and its more than 4 billion inhabitants exposed to various perils.

MI in the Philippines

The Response to the Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)

According to the official Philippine Poverty Situation (2006) around 28 million Filipinos live below the poverty threshold.

GIZ, Supports Indonesia in the Launch of Microtakaful Prototype Product, "Si Bijak"

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) through its regional flagship program on microinsurance, Regulatory Framework Promotion of Pro-poor Insurance Markets in Asia (RFPI Asia), supports Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) – the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia, General Insurance Association of Indonesia (AAUI), Life Insurance Association of Indonesia (AAJI), and the Association of Islamic Insurance Indonesia (AASI) in the launch of microtakaful product prototype during the Microinsurance Market Indonesia (Pasar Asuransi Micro Indonesia) held at Indonesia’s third largest city of Bogor, West Java

GIZ Joins Round Table Talks on Catastrophe Risk Management in Jakarta Confab

Asia, the largest continent on earth which covers 8.8% of the Earth’s land area, has the largest coastline at almost 4 million square miles, is also the most vulnerable landscape to natural calamities.

GIZ-RFPI Asia Joins ASEAN Heads in Financial Inclusion Dialogue

ASEAN financial leaders in Jakarta today will put into rounds of dialogue the concerns and challenges for "ONE ASEAN in 2015" with borderless financial integration towards inclusive growth.

Microinsurance Landscape Study 2013 Affirms Outstanding State of Microinsurance in Asia and Oceania

The Landscape of Microinsurance in Asia and Oceania 2013 study report bares the state of microinsurance in this region as "outstanding".

Stakeholders Workshop In Thailand

GIZ-RFPI Asia highlighted its program, best learned practices and approach to support partner regulators in the recently concluded ADB-led fora, The OIC FPO Forum and The Microinsurance Stakeholders’ Forum last April 29 & 30 at the Windsor Suites Hotel, Thailand.

Microtakaful Advocacy unite OJK, AASI and GIZ in the Microtakaful Confab Indonesia

Committed to help significant portions of Indonesian population who live in poverty, the government, local and international stakeholders, and industry partners will gather to the 1st Microtakaful Conference at Hotel Borobudur Jakarta on April 24, 2014.