International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2027

The International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2027 will take place from 25-29 October 2027 in Manila, Philippines. 500+ experts from 50+ countries will discuss and identify ways of accelerating growth and economic viability in inclusive insurance for emerging markets. The conference will be hosted by the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA), the Philippine Life Insurance Association (PLIA), Microinsurance MBA Association of the Philippines (MiMAP), in cooperation with Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network.

The Manila Hotel

English

The last decades years have seen the insurance sector in emerging markets enjoy steady growth in client outreach and premium volumes. New technologies are boosting market coverage. The global middle class is predicted to number nearly five billion within two decades — but many of these individuals will still lack a formal safety net provided by insurance and will risk falling (back) into poverty. Climate change may make the situation worse because the frequency of extreme events will continue to increase, and low-income countries with a large proportion of poor and vulnerable communities will be disproportionately impacted by their effects.

Around the world, insurers, governments and development partners are pioneering scalable insurance schemes, mobile distribution models, climate and disaster risk financing mechanisms and effective public–private partnerships. These innovations are expanding protection to underserved populations and demonstrating that inclusive insurance can be both impactful and economically viable. ICII 2026 will provide a platform to showcase these initiatives and encourage their global adoption.

Representatives from insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, distribution channels, technology providers, investment funds, international organisations, NGOs and development aid agencies, as well as academics, policy makers and insurance supervisors, from 50+ countries will attend the conference. Delegates will exchange views on current growth trends and risks in emerging markets and discuss key factors for successful implementation and maximised business opportunities to bring supply and demand to the next level.

The conference will feature 90+ speakers in 25+ sessions on key topics addressing an interdisciplinary audience. Keynote speeches will look at the latest international, national and local insights.

• Business models for inclusive insurance
• Coping with climate and disaster risks
• Enabling (policy and regulatory) environment
• The role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs)
• Gender-sensitive inclusive insurance
• Digital solutions 
• Health or hospital cash
• Understanding demand and customer needs
• Consumer education

For general information about the conference, please contact the Munich Re Foundation @

info@munichre-foundation.org