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International Conference on

Inclusive Insurance at Nepal

(ICII 2024)

Media Partner : The Insurance Times

T he International Conference on Inclusive sharing insights, we can Focus on collaboration and
innovation in inclusive insurance, ensuring financial
Insurance (ICII 2024), taking place from 21-25
protection for underserved populations.
October in Kathmandu, Nepal, will mark the
20th edition of this globally significant event.
The conference will also host plenary and parallel sessions
Hosted by the Nepal Insurers' Association, Life Insurance on topics such as "Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Association Nepal, Nepal Micro Insurance Association and Finance," "Bridging the Insurance Gap: Challenges and
the Nepal Insurance Authority in collaboration with the Opportunities," and "The Role of Technology in Expanding
Access to Insurance."
Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network,
the conference is expected to draw over 400 participants
The 2024 Microinsurance Network's Landscape of
from around the world.
Microinsurance Report will be presented, providing insights
into global market trends and identifying growth
Attendees will include experts from NGOs, development-aid
opportunities in the sector. Pre-conference workshops will
organizations, regulatory bodies, policymakers, and leaders
offer practical approaches to designing and implementing
from the insurance industry, all focused on advancing inclusive insurance products tailored to underserved
inclusive insurance solutions for low-income and vulnerable
populations in emerging markets.
households, as well as micro, small, and medium-sized
enterprises (MSMEs). On 25 October, participants will have the opportunity to visit
a local inclusion programme in Nepal, showcasing the real-
ICII 2024 will feature a dynamic programme with 24 sessions, world impact of inclusive insurance solutions on local
including keynote speeches, plenary discussions, panel talks, communities.
interactive workshops, field trips, and a press conference for
registered media. The agenda will address critical themes ICII 2024 promises to be a pivotal event that fosters dialogue
such as climate risk insurance, digital innovations in and collaboration among global stakeholders, driving
microinsurance, and overcoming barriers to scaling inclusive forward the development of inclusive insurance products to
insurance. protect vulnerable populations and build resilience against
risks.
Key highlights include the Inaugural Session on 22 October,
where the conference will be officially opened on the role For more information of conference here is the link : https:/
of inclusive insurance in strengthening financial resilience, /www.munichre-foundation.org/en/Inclusive_insurance/
especially for vulnerable communities. International_Conference_on_Inclusive_Insurance/
ICII2024.html
President of Nepal Insurers' Association Mr. Chunky Chhetry For Registration link : https://www.munichre-
remarked, "This conference is a significant opportunity to foundation.org/en/Inclusive_insurance/
unite global experts and stakeholders in our shared mission International_Conference_on_Inclusive_Insurance/
of promoting inclusive insurance. By collaborating and ICII2024/How_to_register.html

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