PRESS RELEASE: International Conference on Inclusive Insurance, Ecuador 2025

Inclusive Insurance for Empowered Communities: Turning Challenges into Opportunities 

Media registration is open for the hybrid event press conference to be held at 8:00 AM local time (15:00 CEST) on Tuesday, 14 October. 

Quito, Ecuador, 17 September: The International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2025 (ICII 2025) is set to take place from 13-17 October in Quito, Ecuador. 

The Federación Ecuatoriana de Empresas de Seguros (FEDESEG), Junta de Política y Regulación Financiera (JPRF), and Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros, in cooperation with the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network, will host the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2025. The conference will bring together more than 80 speakers and over 400 participants. Delegates will represent a broad range of stakeholders, including insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, distribution channels, technology providers, investment funds, international organisations, NGOs, development aid agencies, academia, regulators, and policymakers. 

The conference programme will feature 24 sessions, including interactive workshops, plenary sessions, multiple parallel sessions, and will conclude with a field trip.  

Conference highlights at a glance: 

Opening (Tuesday, 14 October): The ICII 2025 will be inaugurated by a high-ranking government official of the Government of Ecuador. Opening remarks will also be delivered by the President of Junta de Política y Regulación Financiera (JPRF); Superintendent of Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros; Juan Manuel Merchán, President of FEDESEG; Renate Bleich, Chair of the Munich Re Foundation; and Matthew Genazzini, Executive Director of the Microinsurance Network.  

Plenary and parallel sessions: The sessions will explore a wide variety of topics with a focus on Latin America and beyond, including women’s empowerment through inclusive insurance and bridging risk protection gaps, innovative business strategies and the use of technology in inclusive insurance. 

Report launch: The Microinsurance Network will launch the 2025 Landscape of Microinsurance – Latin America and the Caribbean Report, presenting a detailed analysis of inclusive insurance trends in the region, alongside an interactive Data Hub and Resources Hub. 

Pre-conference workshops: The workshops will provide opportunities for both newcomers and experienced practitioners to explore practical strategies for expanding coverage to underserved populations, from an introductory overview of inclusive insurance to in-depth discussions on regulatory incentives, agricultural insurance institutionalisation, and regional best practices. 

Field trip (Friday, 17 October): Participants will visit a local association in Lloa, Ecuador, to see firsthand how inclusive insurance is implemented and its tangible impact on farming communities. 

The full agenda is available here. 

Juan Manuel Merchán, President of FEDESEG noted: 

Hosting the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2025 in Ecuador is both an honor and a responsibility. Inclusive insurance is pivotal to closing the protection gap and building resilience, particularly for vulnerable communities facing social and climate-related challenges. By bringing global leaders, regulators, and innovators together in Quito, we aim to position Latin America—and Ecuador in particular—at the center of the conversation on how insurance can drive sustainable development, financial inclusion, and social equity. 

Dirk Reinhard, Vice Chair of the Munich Re Foundation and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the ICII 2024, remarked: 

Inclusive insurance is crucial for sustainable economic development and for safeguarding against the growing risks of climate change. Latin America, with its vast inadequately protected populations, is a priority region where expanding insurance services could prevent households from falling into poverty following adverse events. Inclusive insurance is not just a financial instrument; it also contributes to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including reducing poverty, promoting gender equality, improving health and facilitating climate adaptation. 

Matthew Genazzini, Executive Director of Microinsurance Network, added: 

Despite being one of the world’s most vulnerable regions, Latin America, and particularly Ecuador, has immense potential to expand inclusive insurance and strengthen community resilience. Quito, also known as the ‘Middle of the World’ city, is the perfect place to host the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance where both local and international insights will blend to inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and shape effective solutions for closing protection gaps. 

Press conference details 

The press conference will take place at 8:00 AM local time (15:00 CEST) on Tuesday, 14 October, before the official opening of the conference, in ROOM CAYAMBE. Speakers will include representatives from Junta de Política y Regulación Financiera (JPRF) and Superintendencia de Compañías, Valores y Seguros; Patricio Salas, Executive Secretary of FEDESEG; Dirk Reinhard, Vice Chair of the Munich Re Foundation, and Matthew Genazzini, Executive Director of the Microinsurance Network.  

To register for in-person or virtual attendance at the press conference, please contact Andrea Rey, Project Manager, ICII 2025, at reyandrea1982@outlook.com. 

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Notes to Editors: 

Munich Re Foundation 

The Munich Re Foundation was set up as a non-profit organisation in 2005. At the heart of our Foundation is Munich Re’s commitment to act responsibly and share knowledge. Based in Munich, our activities span the globe, primarily in emerging and developing countries. We tackle pressing global challenges and develop solutions for people at risk. At the core of our Foundation lies a responsibility to enhance the well-being of communities through a deep understanding and adept management of risks. It’s not just about mitigating threats – it’s also about utilising the wealth of knowledge within Munich Re for the benefit of society. We concentrate on climate risk and adaptation, climate change mitigation and inclusive insurance which complements Munich Re’s sustainability agenda. 

The Microinsurance Network  

The Microinsurance Network is the global multi-stakeholder platform for professionals and organisations that are committed to making insurance inclusive. Membership-based, we bring together diverse stakeholders from across the value chain who share our vision of a world where people of all income levels are more resilient and less vulnerable to daily and catastrophic risks. We encourage peer-to-peer exchange and learning, facilitate the generation of knowledge and research, and act as advocates, promoting the role that effective risk management tools, including insurance, play in supporting the broader development agenda. 

Media Contacts:  

Dirk Reinhard 

Munich Re Foundation  

dreinhard@munichre-foundation.org 

+49 160 704 6016 
 

Aiste Vysniauskaite 

Microinsurance Network 

avysniauskaite@microinsurancenetwork.org  

+352 621173833