PART II: AGRICULTURE INSURANCE WEBINAR SERIES
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
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DATE |
TOPIC |
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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 |
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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