Despite some breakthroughs and successful developments, microinsurance has still not taken off totally. We look at the persistent challenges and how they can be artfully overcome.
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Mr Andreas Kleiner of ERGO International AG says for microinsurance to be successful, the industry needs to abandon normal insurance conventions and apply innovative solutions.
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Most of Asia is now looking to either get into the RBC regime or to enhance their existing models. We give an update of the RBC experiences in these markets.
Mr Ravindra Mohan Vijalapuram of AETINS introduces the concept of "Safety Account" for life insurance which demands a radical shift in operational, process and underwriting thinking.
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Mr Praveen Gupta from the Chartered Insurance Institute's (UK) Diversity Action Group gives an update of the healthcare sector in the US, which serves as a guide for the healthcare thrusts in Asia, particularly in India and China.
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The 23rd Conference of the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR) will be held in Beijing from 16 - 19 September 2013. Mr Li Peiyu, Chairman of the organising committee, and Chairman of China Reinsurance (Group), shares what is exciting about Africa and Asia, and the role of FAIR.
By Benjamin Ang
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The role of actuaries is a dynamic one, especially in keeping up with the vivacity of the insurance industry and the economy. Mr Wil Chong, President of the East Asian Actuarial Congress, discusses the evolution of the actuarial role and what participants can look forward to in the 17th East Asia Actuarial Conference (EAAC).
By Dawn Sit
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