The Future of Micro-Insurance: Affordable Protection for All

Updated for 2025 • Micro-insurance provides coverage for low-income groups who traditionally lack protection.

1) What Is Micro-Insurance?

Small-premium policies that cover specific risks like health, crops, or accidents, targeted at underserved communities.

2) Benefits

• Affordable premiums ($5–$20/month).
• Quick payouts via mobile platforms.
• Financial inclusion for rural and urban poor.

3) Example

In Kenya, micro-insurance for farmers costs $10/month and pays $500 in case of crop failure due to drought.

Conclusion

By 2025, micro-insurance is expanding globally, ensuring that even the poorest communities have financial protection.

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