Topics: microfinance
- Microinsurance: Monitoring a Maturing MarketJanuary 31, 2013Microinsurance may cover as many as 1 billion people by 2020, according to the Microinsurance Network, but questions remain as to the potential profitability of the business in a given geography.+ Comment
- New Microinsurance Facility Focuses on Catastrophe RiskMarch 31, 2011An international consortium including Swiss Re, Guy Carpenter and Mercy Corps has created what it calls a scalable, innovative model to combat the financial impact of natural disasters for Haitians.
- With Proper Regulation, Microinsurance Presents a $40 Billion Opportunity Says Swiss ReJanuary 12, 2011The troubled Indian microcredit industry exposes some of the hazards of microfinance, but regulatory safeguards and responsible business practices can open up lucrative lines of business.
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