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Welcome! In this newsletter, we provide you with updates on the work of the A2ii, events and publications, and experiences and learning on inclusive insurance regulation and supervision across jurisdictions over the past month.

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Recent events

Cape Town Declaration on Inclusive Insurance | 4 December | Cape Town, South Africa

The Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) held the Inaugural Meeting of the Cape Town Declaration on Inclusive Insurance on 4 December 2024. This landmark event gathered representatives from 26 countries, collectively representing over 3 billion people, underscoring the widespread global commitment to inclusive insurance. 

The meeting also received strong support from prominent experts in sustainable development and inclusive insurance, including Jeffrey Sachs, Ekhosuehi Iyahen, and Tomás Soley Pérez, whose endorsements highlighted the critical importance of the Declaration's goals in fostering financial protection for vulnerable populations. The short video below gives you a glimpse of the energy and collaboration that filled the room. 

The inaugural meeting marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards a more inclusive and sustainable insurance landscape. The A2ii will focus on translating the Declaration’s objectives into concrete actions, with stakeholders collaborating over the next six months to bring the vision to life. 

In a next step A2ii will present and discuss a concrete process design for the Declaration in two separate meetings on March 5 and March 6. If supervisors from jurisdictions that have not been present in Cape Town are Interested, they may stil join these meetings and the discussion. Kindly contact Secretariat@a2ii.org to get an invitation.

A2ii at IAIS Annual Conference | 5-6 December | Cape Town, South Africa

The A2ii participated in the IAIS Annual Conference held in Cape Town, on December 5-6, 2024. Matthias Range, Executive Director of A2ii, was a speaker at a Roundtable among others on "Non-life: what developments are we seeing in the property and casualty (P&C) markets and what do these mean for achieving the SDGs?". On 6 December, Asmaa Jabri represented A2ii in a session on financial inclusion and the fair treatment of diverse consumers, further highlighting the organization’s dedication to fostering equitable access to insurance. 

IAIS Annual Conference – Roundtable on Capacity Building

On December 6, A2ii participated in a series of roundtable discussions on “Capacity Building” during the IAIS Annual Conference. These sessions, moderated by Siham Ramli (Vice Chair, IAIS ExCo and Director of Communication and International Relations at the Autorité de Contrôle des Assurances et de la Prévoyance Sociale, Morocco), provided a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange.

The roundtable sessions took place twice, from 11:00-12:15 and 13:00-14:15 SAST, and included contributions from several leading organizations, such as: Toronto Centre, CGAP, Financial Stability Institute (FSI), International Insurance Association (IIA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Insurance Development Forum (IDF) and Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii). 

Each organization presented its core capacity-building offerings, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Teresa Pelanda and Laura Moxter Morales presented A2ii´s Learning Delivery Formats and Modalities, as well as the diverse range of topics covered, including the highly valued labs designed to support insurance supervisors. 

A2ii at the Operating Committee Forum Meeting 2025 | 29-30 January | London, United Kingdom 

Matthias Range, Executive Director of A2ii, participated in the IDF Insurance Development Forum as member of the Operating Committee, which took place on January 29–30, 2025, in London, United Kingdom. The meeting focused on sharing insights into the updated IDF vision and strategy, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing working groups, and planning advocacy efforts for the upcoming year.

Upcoming events

A2ii at NAIC 2025 Spring National Meeting | 23-26 March | Indianapolis, IN, USA

Siham Ramli, Vice Chair of the IAIS Executive Committee, and Matthias Range, Executive Director of A2ii, will participate in the NAIC 2025 Spring National Meeting, which will be held from March 23 to 26, 2025, in the USA.

On behalf of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the meeting will feature the Commissioners’ Roundtable and the Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee on March 24, 2025.

A2ii at ASSAL 2025 Annual Conference | 26-28 March | Buenos Aires, Argentina

The A2ii will participate in the High-Level Meeting and Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 March 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This event will be organized by the Financial Stability Institute (FSI), the Superintendencia de Seguros de la Nación (SSN), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), and the Asociación de Supervisores de Seguros de América Latina (ASSAL). 

A2ii’s Regional Coordinator, Regina Simoes, will be presenting at Session 5: “NatCat and Parametric Insurance. Sandboxes (Success Stories) and Other Tools for Their Implementation” on the 26th of March. 

Staff Updates

Eleanor Macheso 

Having recently completed a Master of Science in Peace and Development Work at Linnaeus University, Eleanor joined the A2ii Secretariat as an Intern in January 2025. She is an experienced Program Development and Resource Mobilization professional with a strong background in the non-profit and development sectors. She has previously contributed to organizations like the World University Service of Canada and Defy Hate Now, focusing on strategic resource mobilization, program implementation and communication.

FeMa-Meter Tool

Globally, women constitute the majority of the uninsured population and are underrepresented in insurance policymaking and supervision, which exacerbates their access challenges. To address these issues, A2ii launched the FeMa-Meter on 8 March.

This toolkit collects and reviews sex-disaggregated data to analyse gender differences in insurance indicators. Piloted in Argentina, Lesotho, Pakistan, and Zambia, it has proven to be an effective tool for collecting sex-disaggregated data.

With an intuitive interface, users can input data and generate insights swiftly. To access the FeMa-Meter, visit its dedicated website and its accompanying training module. Join us in advancing gender equality and improving insurance access through data-driven approaches.

Index Insurance Insights

Learn about index insurance in our free training and obtain the A2ii-UNCDF Certificate on Index Insurance for Supervisors. Exclusively designed for insurance supervisors, this certification offers comprehensive insights into index insurance mechanisms. Ready to take the next step? Enrol now on A2ii’s learning platform, Connect.A2ii.

For all other stakeholders not in supervisory roles, access our open version of the training on our website.
 

Insurance Core Principles Self-Assessment Tool 

Have you tried the SAT tool yet? The Insurance Core Principles Self-Assessment Tool is a joint initiative of the IAIS and the A2ii designed to facilitate the assessment of the level of observance of the ICPs. Leveraging the analytical framework of the Peer Review Process, it empowers supervisors to evaluate adherence to these essential principles. 

How it works: 

1. Supervisors can access the tool through the dedicated platform. Once on the platform, they can navigate through a series of questionnaires tailored to each ICP. 

2. The questionnaires are crafted to cover various aspects of each principle, providing a comprehensive evaluation framework. Supervisors can respond to these questions based on their assessment of their jurisdiction’s practices and policies. 

3. Upon completing a questionnaire, supervisors receive immediate feedback. These results offer insights into the level of observance of the assessed ICP, enabling supervisors to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. 

We encourage all supervisors to explore this resource and its potential to drive positive change within the insurance landscape.

Trainings

Self-directed training

Supervision of climate-related risks in the insurance sector

Applying a gender lens to inclusive insurance

How to conduct a rapid gender diversity assessment

Index Insurance Training for All Stakeholders
 

Are you an insurance supervisor? Then join Connect.A2ii - our learning platform restricted to supervisors offering free and certified courses and an opportunity to learn from peers.

Useful Tools on Our Website

Inclusive Insurance Regulations Map

The interactive map incorporates data about existing inclusive insurance regulation and regulation which supports inclusive insurance sourced through A2ii's research, work and interaction with supervisory authorities worldwide. 

ICP Self-assessment Tool

The tool is intended to help supervisors assess the level of observance of the Insurance Core Principles (ICPs).

 Supervisory KPIs Lexicon

Interactive, searchable directory of KPIs for insurance supervisors across four pillars: prudential soundness, market conduct, insurance market development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Insurance and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDG pages include resources on the importance and the role of insurance across nine SDGs: 01 No Poverty, 10 Reduced Inequalities, 02 Zero Hunger, 03 Good Health and Well-being, 05 Gender Equality, 08 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 09 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, 13 Climate Change and 17 Partnerships for the Goals.