Microfinance Focus April 27, 2011: The Rural Banker’s Association of Philippines RBAP, is organizing a Basic Microinsurance Training Course scheduled to be held on May 5th and 6th, 2011 at Cebu City.

The training course will be offered to rural banks that wish to explore opportunities or benefits offered by microinsurance sales and servicing, ensure regulatory compliance of their microinsurance services, enhance the bank’s current microinsurance services and build up the capabilities of bank staff for microinsurance implementation.

The training will also provide banks with a comprehensive guide in the licensing and approval process with the Insurance Commission, Bangko Sentral and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tools and guides on insurer selection and service enhancements will also be included in the Participant’s Kit.

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) focuses on rural banking recognized around the world, operating as a partner to the government in the development and implementation of policies and legislation that support rural economic development through the delivery of effective and appropriate banking services.