Regulation and Supervision of Microinsurance

Publication Date: Aug 2004
Published by: GTZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Document Type: Paper (PDF)

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Does Microinsurance need Regulation?

Microinsurance regulation is an emerging field. The benefits of regulation are understood to some extent and stakeholders are interested, but in general, the level of knowledge on this topic is inadequate. The present document explores some technical and conceptual key issues for microinsurance regulation, which emerge from literature and inputs from experts. Key areas covered include:

• Microinsurance regulation as an emerging field
• Benefits of microinsurance regulation
• Stakeholders (providers, regulators and donors)
• Future challenges