MICROCAPITAL EVENT: Sixth International MicroInsurance Conference, Manila, Philippines, November 9-11, 2010

Event Name: Sixth International Microinsurance Conference
Event Date: November 9-11, 2010
Event Location: Hotel Intercontinental, Manila, Philippines
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*Cost:
– Early registration fee (before September 1, 2010): Private sector – EUR 690 (USD 913), Non-profit organizations – EUR 390 (USD 516), Non-profit organizations based in least developed countries – EUR 100 (USD 132).
– Registration fee (September 1 – October 28, 2010): Private sector – EUR 790 (USD 1,045), Non-profit organizations – EUR 490 (USD 648), Non-profit organizations based in least developed countries – EUR 150 (USD 198).
– Late registration fee (After October 28, 2010): Private sector – EUR 1190 (USD 1,575), Non-profit organizations – EUR 690 (USD 913), Non-profit organizations based in least developed countries – EUR 250 (USD 331).

Summary of Event:
The Sixth International Microinsurance Conference will gather around 500 participants from all over the world to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges of microinsurance. The conference is designed to be an interactive event that focuses on sharing academic and practical experience and innovations in the area of microinsurance.

Background on Organizers:
The Munich Re Foundation was established in 2005 by Munich Re, a German worldwide reinsurance company with assets of USD 273 billion at December 31, 2009. Munich Re Foundation’s primary interest is to play an active part in finding innovative solutions in the context of international population development and globalization and reducing risks to which people are exposed. The foundation’s role is to concentrate specifically on the interaction between population development and water as a resource and potential risk factor.

Microinsurance Network is a member-based network of donor organizations, multilateral agencies, insurance providers, policymakers and academics. It provides a platform for information sharing and stakeholder coordination with the aim to promote the development of insurance products for low-income persons.

Structure and Goal of Conference:
The conference will have plenary panel discussions on various topics addressing an interdisciplinary audience. Parallel working group sessions will deal in depth with different subtopics. Interactive sessions of approximately 90 minutes are the key part of the conference, facilitating dialogue in small groups on emerging issues.

Registration:
Early registration begins August 1, 2010. Regular registration begins September 1, 2010.

Who Is Invited to Attend:
Representatives from international organisations, NGOs, development-aid agencies, insurance and reinsurance companies, academics, policymakers and regulators.

Themes:

1) Scientific track: economic analysis of microinsurance markets.

2) Case studies on innovative and sustainable microinsurance programs and/or products.

3) Thematic issues:

a) New distribution channels.
b) Claims handling.
c) Strategies to develop microinsurance.
d) Microinsurance solutions for natural disasters.
e) Insurance literacy.
f) Takaful microinsurance.

Submission of proposals:

Proposals for Theme 1 may be submitted to cear@gsu.edu as file attachment in Acrobat (.pdf) or Word (.doc) format by June 30, 2010. The submission deadlines for proposals for Theme 2 and 3 have expired.

For additional information, you may visit http://www.microinsuranceconference.org/2010 or send an email to info@munichre-foundation.org. No conference phone number has been provided.

Additional Resources:

Munich Re Foundation: http://www.munichre-foundation.org

MicroCapital Universe: The Microinsurance Network. https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=The+Microinsurance+Network

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