Formalizing the informal insurance inherent in migration: exploring the potential links between migration, remittances and microinsurance
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| author | Jennifer Powers Barbara Magnoni Emily Zimmerman |
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| contents | Formalizing the informal insurance inherent in migration: exploring the potential links between migration, remittances and microinsurance Jennifer Powers Barbara Magnoni Emily Zimmerman In our increasingly global economy, labor continues to be a major export commodity for many developing countries. Migration can help families mitigate their risks by increasing overall income levels and diversifying income sources. Yet, many migrants tend to find themselves in positions of vulnerability in their host countries without any access to social safety nets. Emergencies can, thus, quickly erode any savings or assets that the migrant has. Migrant-linked insurance products can help transnational families manage their risks and protect their assets. The note explores the existing and potential links between migration, remittances and insurance. It provides a mapping of migration-linked microinsurance products, a framework for how to think about them, and an outline of the opportunities and challenges for microinsurers interested in developing products for this market segment. Microinsurance paper, no. 7, ILO publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| format | Entrada de enciclopedia |
| id | ilo_995328428102676 |
| institution | Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) |
| publishDate | 2011 |
| publisher | International Labour Organization |
| spellingShingle | Formalizing the informal insurance inherent in migration: exploring the potential links between migration, remittances and microinsurance Jennifer Powers Barbara Magnoni Emily Zimmerman Formalizing the informal insurance inherent in migration: exploring the potential links between migration, remittances and microinsurance Jennifer Powers Barbara Magnoni Emily Zimmerman In our increasingly global economy, labor continues to be a major export commodity for many developing countries. Migration can help families mitigate their risks by increasing overall income levels and diversifying income sources. Yet, many migrants tend to find themselves in positions of vulnerability in their host countries without any access to social safety nets. Emergencies can, thus, quickly erode any savings or assets that the migrant has. Migrant-linked insurance products can help transnational families manage their risks and protect their assets. The note explores the existing and potential links between migration, remittances and insurance. It provides a mapping of migration-linked microinsurance products, a framework for how to think about them, and an outline of the opportunities and challenges for microinsurers interested in developing products for this market segment. Microinsurance paper, no. 7, ILO publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| title | Formalizing the informal insurance inherent in migration: exploring the potential links between migration, remittances and microinsurance |
| url | https://researchrepository.ilo.org/esploro/outputs/encyclopediaEntry/Formalizing-the-informal-insurance-inherent-in/995328428102676 |