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Non-Bank Financial Institutions

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Non bank financial institutions

Non-bank financial institutions, such as insurance companies, mortgage providers, and pension funds, are critically important for mobilizing savings and providing market-based safety nets. Our team aims to promote the healthy development of these markets and expand access to a broad spectrum of financial services among the poor. These markets provide opportunities for household investment and long-term savings, and can buffer the poor against the risks of sickness, loss of breadwinner, catastrophic events, and other misfortunes.

InsuranceThe Primer Series on Insurance provides a summary overview of how the insurance industry works, the main challenges of supervision, and key product areas. The series is intended for policymakers, governmental officials, and financial sector generalists who are involved with the insurance sector. Edited by Rodolfo Wehrhahn.

  1. Introduction to the Insurance Industry,
    by
     Rodney Lester
  2. Introduction to Reinsurance
    by Rodolfo Wehrhahn
  3. Microinsurance Business Models
    by Taara Chandani
  4. Role of the Actuary in Insurance
    by Michael Hafeman
  5. Asset Structures for Insurers
    by Michael Hafeman based on Ray Willing
  6. Insurance Accrual Accounting
    by Oliver Reichert
  7. Consumer Protection Insurance
    by Rodney Lester
  8. The Role of the Underwriter in Insurance 
    by Lionel Macedo
  9. The Role of the Insurance Industry Association 
    by Brad Smith and Diana Keegan
  10. Intermediaries
    by Rodney Lester

 

Publications

»*NEW* Housing Finance Policy in Emerging Markets 
»Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance in Developing Countries (PDF)
»Mortgage Liquidity Facilities (PDF)
English | Spanish 
 
»Housing Finance in East Asia
»Mortgage Securities in Emerging Markets
»Chile: An Empirical Analysis of the Annuity Rate
  
»Earthquake Insurance in Turkey

Other Products & Services

»Housing Finance
  
»Insurance for the Poor
»Microinsurance Database 



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