Posts Tagged ‘CIRM’

Microfinance Focus, Dec. 21, 2009: In India, the penetration of mainstream insurance is as low as 4.7% (as of 2007) and the reach of microinsurance is even lower. This became the focus of the national microinsurance conference that was held last week to discuss and reflect on the steps taken in bringing vital financial protection services to this vulnerable majority. In addition, the speakers provided ... Full story

Microfinance Focus, Nov. 18, 2009: The UNDP is organizing a National Conference on the Status of Microinsurance in India, in collaboration with the Centre for Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM) and Centre for Micro Finance (CMF) at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR). The conference will be held in New Delhi on Dec. 10 and 11, 2009. The conference will assess the status of ... Full story