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Innovations and Technology Disrupting SME Insurance in Asia

Background
One of the many financial instruments available – insurance – is a central aspect of any risk management strategy.
In times of unexpected events, insurance coverage seems to be the most obvious solution to protect business sustainability.
However, for SMEs, unlike for large corporates, time and cost associated with acquiring an insurance protection plan could act as a deterrent, creating a huge risk gap.
This webinar will focus on how technical innovations are bringing better insurance solutions to SMEs based in Asia.
Topics
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New risks for SMEs: natural disasters and climate change, cyber risk (privacy and data loss), supply chain risks…
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Product innovations in SME insurance solutions
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Leveraging big data and AI for simplification and automation in underwriting and claims processing
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Intelligent insurance for touchless claim and real time processing
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Insurance and startup partnership to better serve SMEs
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Partnership distribution and embedded insurance
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Digital Platforms and Marketplaces
Draft Agenda
Opening: 15 minutes |
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Welcome from the host – SMEFF and Coface - 10min |
Qamar Saleem, Global Head, SME Finance Forum, IFC Coface |
Opening remarks and topic overview – 5 min |
James Smouse, Principal Investment Officer, IFC |
Moderated discussion (questions through the Webex chat): 70 minutes |
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Moderator |
James Smouse, Principal Investment Officer, IFC |
Speakers
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Closing: 8:55 - 9:00 |
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Thanks, and closing comments – 5 min |
Qamar Saleem, Global Head, SME Finance Forum, IFC |