Droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures are putting smallholder farmers in Zambia at risk, causing crop losses, income instability, and food insecurity. To address this, IFC – International Finance Corporation and its partners are working to provide climate insurance to over 1.5 million farmers, helping them recover faster from climate shocks. Through the Zambia Inclusive Climate Insurance Project, this funding is offering critical support amid Southern Africa’s worst El Niño-driven dry spell in over a century. In this video, farmers Ednah and Chrispine share their firsthand experiences

Get ready for an insightful discussion with Florence Boupda , the Global Sector Manager for Banking Insurance at the IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) . In this exclusive interview, we delve into recent deals shaping the insurance sector and how they align with FIG's vision for expansion. Florence highlights the strategic advantages of these deals in line with IFC's sustainability agenda, offering valuable insights into leveraging collaboration between Advisory and Investment Services to pursue further opportunities. Join us as we uncover the strategic roadmap for advancing sustainable

Join us for an engaging interview with Zeeshan Vazeer , Global Head of Insurtech and Senior Industry Specialist for Insurance at IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) . Zeeshan will explore the strategically important PULA deal within FIG's investment portfolio, discussing its significance and the factors influencing the investment decision. GIIF will also delve into challenges like operational scalability and the importance of trust in local communities. Through this insightful discussion, Zeeshan will analyze the transformative impact of the deal, offering valuable insights into future

In the face of Cyclone Freddy's destructive aftermath, Jeya Nsinda, a resilient Malawian farmer and mother of three, triumphed over adversity with the invaluable support of climate insurance provided by One Acre Fund. The collaboration between IFC and One Acre Fund is a commendable effort aimed at extending this crucial financial safety net to 1.5 million smallholder farmers, mirroring Jeya's experience, across six African countries by 2025. This initiative is a pivotal component of IFC's Africa Inclusive Insurance Program, which delivers advisory services to various entities, including

The Global Index Insurance Facility picked up valuable moments and testimonials from donors, guest speakers, and participants at the Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge hosted at Sankalp 2022, which took place last month in Kenya, Nairobi. “This was a great opportunity for start-ups in this space to collaborate with IFC and its partners and bring to the fore game-changing ideas that will contribute to the transformation of Africa’s agricultural sector”, said Fatou Assah, GIIF Program Manager. Click here to watch the extended version of the wrap-up video.

The African Federation of Insurance Companies (La Fédération des Sociétés d'Assurances de Droit National Africaines - FANAF) held its 44th Annual General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, between February 17-20, 2020. This year’s high-level event provided a platform to approx. 1100 participants from (re) insurance companies, regulators, brokers, financial institutions to discuss the development of the sector in the continent in general, and their main challenges in operations, in particular. The event is also recognized internationally and praised for its technical panels on innovation

The Global Index Insurance Facility conducted video interviews with donors, guest speakers, and participants at the GIIF Agriculture Insuretech Forum 2019 in Mumbai, India. All videos are listed here .

July 9, 2019; Mumbai (INDIA): The Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF) and Sankalp Forum by Intellecap, announced the winners of Agriculture Insuretech Innovation Challenge at the Agri Insuretech Forum that took place at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. GIIF invited participants from leading insurance companies, government officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, impact investors, and innovators incubators from the agriculture, technology, and insurance sectors. The platform held key panel discussions on bringing together the Agri-insuretech ecosystem stakeholders such as innovators

In an RTI1 (Radiodiffusion-Télévision Ivoirienne)'s featurette, AXA Côte d’Ivoire, a GIIF partner, presents its index insurance project and how index insurance can make a difference for smallholder farmers. Watch Now (starting at the 12:32)

Mayfair Insurance, a GIIF Partner, has produced a video for awareness raising on index insurance during last season (2018).