An increasing number of states consider microinsurance to be a tool for the extension of social protection, and include this mechanism in their strategies of extension.
Microinsurance schemes are designed for low-income households excluded from formal social protection schemes, in particular informal economy workers and their families.
Microinsurance schemes may cover various risks (health, life, etc.); the most frequent microinsurance products are:
Microinsurance schemes are designed for low-income households excluded from formal social protection schemes, in particular informal economy workers and their families.
Microinsurance schemes may cover various risks (health, life, etc.); the most frequent microinsurance products are:
- Health microinsurance (hospitalisation, primary health care, maternity, etc.)
- Life microinsurance (and retirement savings plans)
- Disability microinsurance
- Property microinsurance (assets, livestock, housing)
- Crop microinsurance
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