Events
Feb
25
Year:
2025
The three-day workshop brought together key stakeholders in Zambia’s insurance industry to advance gender-inclusive insurance solutions. The first day featured a morning session for CEOs of insurance companies, while the next two days engaged technical staff in a deeper discussion. As part of the Zambia Inclusive Insurance Program, IFC is supporting the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) in developing a gender mainstreaming strategy and action plan to make insurance products more accessible and relevant, particularly for women. The workshop aimed to gather feedback on the strategy while
Nov
21
Year:
2024
The agriculture sector in Zambia contributes to the livelihoods of more than 70 percent of the population. Additionally, about 66 percent of the labor force in Africa is engaged in agriculture. Smallholder farmers account for at least 80 percent of all food production in the region. These farmers are essential for food security, livelihoods, and social stability in rural areas. However, they often have limited capacity to cope with shocks. Therefore, promoting the development of agricultural index insurance to mitigate key risks is highly relevant. Building on its vision to enhance food
Oct
14
Year:
2024
IFC Private Luncheon Date: October 14, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM Location: AIO Reinsurance Forum, Cairo, Egypt On October 14, 2024, a private IFC-led session will take place at the AIO Reinsurance Forum in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together prominent leaders in insurance, finance, and regulation to tackle critical challenges in Africa’s agricultural sector. Titled "The Role of Insurance in Advancing Financial Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Africa," this event will focus on the crucial role of insurance and innovative financial solutions in supporting food security and
Oct
9
Year:
2024
The 28th Indonesia Rendezvous, held from October 9-12 in Bali, brought together leading voices in Indonesia’s insurance sector to address the dynamic challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. Building on the foundation laid at the 26th Rendezvous, where discussions focused on “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” in alignment with Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, this year’s event took a step forward in exploring deeper aspects of climate resilience, regulatory collaboration, and innovative capital strategies under the theme, “Securing Stability & Unraveling Risk Impacting the
Sep
1
Year:
2024
In September 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) FIG Insurance team, in collaboration with Angola’s insurance regulator, Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG), held a comprehensive training session in Luanda focused on agricultural insurance. This two-day event brought together 40 participants from over 11 insurance companies and various public sector entities, showcasing a robust commitment to enhancing the agricultural insurance landscape in Angola. The training covered a wide range of critical topics, including a review of agricultural risks
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