Case Study

Microinsurance and Microfinance Institutions: Evidence from India

Reviewing the experiences of three Indian MFIs in the microinsurance sector
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This document is a case study elucidating the role of MFIs in developing a market for microinsurance in India. The document discusses the important lessons learned from leading MFIs in India to develop the microinsurance market. The document deals with the following:

  • Bouquet of financial services offered by MFIs in general;
  • Reasons for MFIs to enter into microinsurance;
  • Possible delivery mechanisms to reach the clients;
  • Design of the products, keeping in mind the needs of the clients;
  • Microinsurance in the Indian context;
  • Rules and regulations governing microinsurance in India;
  • Role of the state government.

The document also discusses the MFIs that have been chosen for this study, with respect to the following factors:

  • History;
  • General profile of the clientele;
  • Risk management products and policies adopted;
  • Microinsurance products offered;
  • Various partnership models and partners used;
  • Lessons learned, in terms of pricing an insurance product and developing it according to the needs of the customers.

About this Publication

By Roth, J., Churchill, C., Ramm, G. & Namerta
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