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PART II: AGRICULTURE INSURANCE WEBINAR SERIES

Free
Start Date10 June 2025
Duration1 week
InstructorWangechi Chege
CategoryPREVIOUS COURSES

Course Duration: 2 days | DATE 10th - 11th JUNE 2025 | Mode of study: Lecture | Location: Online

Course Overview

This second part of the Agriculture Insurance Webinar Series will offer a comprehensive overview of agriculture (re)insurance through the lens of regulatory oversight. We will delve into the critical role that regulators play in the establishment and success of agricultural insurance schemes and examine how public policy, strategic investment, and regulatory support can enable the development of sustainable and inclusive insurance solutions that protect farmers against climate and agriculture risks. The webinar will explore the unique risks, structures, and policy considerations inherent in agricultural (re)insurance markets, and through case studies, participants will gain practical insights into how government leadership can drive the growth and effectiveness of agricultural insurance markets.

Course Objective

By the end of this webinar, the participant should be able to:

· Discuss the concepts and challenges associated with agriculture (re)insurance

· Describe the regulatory frameworks and oversight functions specific to agriculture (re)insurance

· Analyze the role of governments in establishing agricultural insurance schemes

Course Outline

DATE

TOPIC

10th June

Fundamental Insights into Reinsurance: Agriculture (Re)insurance and Parametric Coverage: Concepts and Challenges

§  Brief overview of agricultural production in Africa

§  Emphasis on foundational knowledge - the essential concepts and challenges associated with agriculture (re)insurance

§  The critical role of governments in establishing successful agricultural insurance schemes – with examples

11th June

Pooling Agricultural Risks

§  Presentation of existing case studies

§  Spotlight on Agroseguro, a successful agricultural insurance pool in Spain - Guest speaker Emma Lage, former Global Head of Agriculture at Mapfre Re, Madrid

Target Audience

Agriculture (re)insurance professionals, insurance regulators and government officials, extension service providers, farmers and farmer organizations

Logistics

The webinar is free of charge. Participants are required to have a good internet connection and a digital device – preferably a laptop or tablet. The training will be conducted via the ZEP-RE Academy LMS. Participants will be required to create an account on the LMS and update their profile to gain access to the course.

Delivery

There shall be a 90-minute presentation by the facilitators followed by a 30-minute Question & Answer session to address any questions, comments, or observations from participants.

Time

11 AM EAT / 10 AM CAT / 9 AM WAT / 8 AM GMT

Our Mandate

Empowering professionals with industry-leading training and knowledge to foster innovation and excellence in insurance and risk management.

Contact Info

Email: lmssupport@zep-re.com

Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 4 PM

Our Location

ZEP-RE Academy, Nairobi, Kenya

Longonot Road, Upper Hill

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