More and more, individuals are facing the prospect of funding their own retirement. In both developed and emerging insurance markets, the ranks of the under-insured are growing. Meanwhile, shrinking profitability, increasing customer expectations ...

Just as technology is changing the traditional insurance industry, it’s having a tremendous effect on microinsurance. The rapid adoption of mobile phones in emerging markets means that regions with poor infrastructure and dispersed consumers can sti...

When it comes to microinsurance, an effective operating model is critical. It needs to enable the insurer to overcome challenges through development and marketing of a successful microinsurance product. Here are four key areas where the effectiven...

I’m pleased to report that for the fourth consecutive year, Accenture Claim Components has received a “Strong Positive” rating in Gartner’s “MarketScope for North American Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules.” Gartner’s M...

I’m halfway through a five-part series about how insurers can use microinsurance as an entry point to emerging markets. If you’re just tuning in, check out the first two parts of the series: Part 1: Introduction to microinsurance Part 2: Chara...