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Inclusive Insurance for Emerging Markets – 14th International Microinsurance Conference
The 14th IMC “Inclusive Insurance for Emerging Markets” will take place in Lusaka from 6 – 8 November 2018. Approximately 450 experts from around the world will discuss and identify ways of accelerating growth and economic viability in inclusive insurance for emerging markets. The conference will be hosted by the Microinsurance Technical Advisory Group of Zambia (TAG) and the Munich Re Foundation in cooperation with the MiN.
The insurance sector in emerging markets has enjoyed steady growth in client outreach and premium volumes over the last fifteen years. New technologies are boosting market coverage. In Asia alone, the number of people insured through mobile phones exceeds 40 million. Furthermore, the G7 countries have set a target of insuring 400 million people against climate risks by 2020. Nonetheless, many people are still without cover or alternative risk management options. The global middle class is predicted to number nearly five billion within two decades — but many of these individuals will still lack a formal safety net from insurance and will risk falling (back) into poverty.
The main focus of the 14th IMC will be how best to respond to this challenge by applying new technologies, understanding the role of insurance for sustainable development, improving supply, raising awareness of insurance, creating appropriate regulatory frameworks and better understanding of the particular needs of the low income population.
Representatives from insurance and reinsurance companies, distribution channels, technology providers, investment funds, international organisations, NGOs and development aid agencies, as well as academics, policy makers and supervisory regulators, from around 50 countries will attend the conference. Attendees will exchange views on current growth trends and risks in emerging markets and discuss key factors for successful implementation and maximised business opportunities to bring supply and demand to the next level.
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From Sustainable to Responsible; Our Vision Forward
Sanabel, The Microfinance Network Arab Countries is pleased to announce that its annual conference will be held between November 6th and 7th, 2018 at Amman, Jordan under the theme “From Sustainable to Responsible; Our Vision Forward”.
Sanabel’s members represent some of the pioneers of microfinance in the Arab region who have been successfully capable of transforming from microcredit programs to microfinance institutions, companies and banks, developing various financial and non-financial products and services, adopting innovative delivery channels and reaching out to new market segments which enabled them to achieve sustainability. Their journey reconfirmed that with a clear focus, the goal was achieved.
The next frontier addressed in the region focuses on the clients and how to better serve them through responsible financial interactions, wider ranges of services and products, and critically through transparent and fair engagement, leading to a mutually successful and long-term relationship.
Responsible finance will be significantly addressed in the Arab region during Sanabel’s 2018 conference where the regional and global microfinance stakeholders share their experiences, perspectives and knowledge together, emphasizing a collective regional vision.
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Webinar: What are Benefit Corporations and Why Should We Incorporate as One?
There are now more than 8,000 benefit corporations in the United States, and the law is spreading to other countries as well. Italy and Columbia have adopted statutes, legislation has been introduced in three other countries, and it is being considered in a number of other countries. More than 50 benefit corporations have raised capital for a total of $2.0 billion invested. Join this webinar to learn the reasons for the new form, and how and why a company might choose to adopt the structure.
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Global Social Business Summit 2018
The GSBS is the worldwide leading forum for Social Business. It serves to spread awareness about Social Business, foster discussion and collaboration between practitioners and stakeholders, as well as present and conceive best practices.
The annual event is organized by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate professor Muhammad Yunus and his creative advisor Hans Reitz, and gathers experts from the private sector, civil society, governments and academia over a few days of meetings, forums and workshops.
The main topics of the GSBS 2018 will be Plastic & Circular Economy, Mobility, Solidarity, Sports & Social Business and Food & Its Value.
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