Health microinsurance is gaining increasing attention as a potential solution to increase access to health care by low income populations while reducing their exposure to financial risk. Recent research brings into focus a number of specific issues related to the implementation, client value and business case of micro health insurance, as well as its potential role in social protection.

Microinsurance pioneers and practitioners frequently underline their social focus but are often unable to support these intentions with figures and adapted reports.

A new blog series "Microinsurance: Key to Managing Risk" has launched this week on the CGAP website. The blog series will share recent practices and emerging ideas that are advancing the microinsurance field.

The microinsurance sector has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and is expected to double by 2020, producing coverage for over 1 billion people. With it, this significant growth brings new and exciting innovations in products addressing health, agricultural, and property insurance, as well as new business models that find unique delivery methods to be sustainable.