A2ii-IAIS Public Dialogue - Index Insurance Innovations, Challenges, and Regulatory Trends
The Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii), in partnership with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), held a Public Dialogue on index insurance and climate risk on May 7, 2025, at 10:00 CEST via Microsoft Teams.
The webinar brought together regulators and industry representatives from diverse regions to discuss emerging trends in the regulation of index insurance. Key topics included evolving regulatory approaches, consumer protection considerations, and the role of technology in enhancing product reliability. The discussion also addressed some of the limitations of index insurance, such as basis risk, data quality, affordability, and accessibility challenges.
By facilitating dialogue between supervisors and industry experts, the event aimed to highlight regulatory good practices that strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection. Participants gained valuable insights into the opportunities and constraints shaping the use of index insurance as a tool for managing climate risks.
Speakers included:
Andrea Camargo, Microinsurance Programmes Lead at the World Food Programme
Pujan Dhungel Adhikari, Director at the Nepal Insurance Authority
Gloria Womitso, from Africa Risk Capacity
The event was conducted in English and open to all interested stakeholders.
The recording of the dialogue is available:
