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.

The 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 [French translation]
5. Asset Structures for Insurers
   by Michael Hafeman (based on a document written by Ray Willing)
6. Insurance Accrual Accounting
   by Oliver Reichert
7. Consumer Protection Insurance
   by Rodney Lester [Portuguese translation]
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
11. Insurance Governance and Risk Management 
    by Rodney Lester and Olivier Reichert
12. Agricultural Insurance
    by Ramiro Iturrioz [French Translation]
13. On and Offsite Inspections
    by Michael Hafeman and Tony Randle 
14. Risk Based Supervision
    by Tony Randle 
15. Trade Credit Insurance
    by Peter M. Jones (Click here for Annex II)
16. Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance
    by Serap Gonulal