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International Conference on Islamic Microfinance

Organized By :

CENTER OF ISLAMIC BANKING & ECNOMICS

Held At:

Faisal Auditorium Islamabad - Pakistan

MicroTakaful the way forward

Presented by:

Capt. M. Jamil Akhtar Khan


ACII, MCIT, Master Mariner

Managing Director
THE UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

Contents
Introduction MicroTakaful defined MicroTakaful schemes in other countries Prospects in Pakistan Incremental values The Takaful advantage The way forward Conclusion

Introduction
Micro-insurance defined: Risk-pooling products that
are designed to be appropriate for the low-income market in relation to cost, terms, coverage, and delivery mechanisms.

MicroTakaful refined: A
mechanism to provide Shariah-based protection to the blue collared, under-privileged individuals at an affordable cost.

Introduction Contd.
Microfinance can help people improve. Microtakaful will help them sustain their financial well being. Feeling of togetherness & security. Opens avenues for joint efforts for mutual benefits. Cooperative approach and outlook. Result migration of individual level. Society benefits at large.

Global Landscape
Only eighty million out of the world's 2.5 billion poor are currently covered by some form of micro insurance.

Only 3% of poor lives are insured in India and China.

Only 0.3% of the poor are insured in Africa. In 23 of the poorest 100 countries in the world, there is currently no identified micro insurance activity.

Prospects in Pakistan
Serious efforts at national level only picked up during the last decade. Advent of Microfinance banks. Large rural/urban divide (65% : 35%) 40% population below poverty level. Scope for extensive work. Mushroom growth of NGOs.

Prospects in Pakistan (Contd. )


Governments initiatives Rural support programs. SMEDA. Financial Support from ADB, WB, etc. State Banks initiative 20% branches of commercial banks required in rural areas. Agriculture/Crop & Livestock Finance and Takaful. Benefit of economies of scale to make these viable ventures.

Potential areas of action


Construction of a House Marriage

Importance of Risk/Economic Stress

Death Prolonged Illness

Education of Children

Business Failure/Loss of Job

Birth of Children

The Takaful Advantage


they seemed satisfied with the convenience and affordability of the policy, but some thought that the premium should be reimbursed if they do not file a claim.
Excerpt from The Demand for Micro insurance in Pakistan by ELIZABETH MCGUINNESS AND VOLODYMYR TOUNYTSKY MARCH 2006

The Takaful Advantage


Share Holder

SHARE

H O L D E R S

F U N D (S.H.F.)

Wakalah Fee

Mudaribs Share of PTFs Investment IncomeExpense of Management Investment the Company Income

Profit/Loss

Takaful Operator Investment by the Company

WAQF

Operational Cost of Takaful / ReTakaful Investment Income

Claims & Reserves

Surplus (Balance)

P A R T I C I P A N T S T A K A F U L F U N D (P.T.F.)
Participant

The way forward

????? NO THEN

The way forward


Tax incentives Goodwill Awareness Extensive documentation Distribution channels Strategic alliances Incentives & Awards Setting up a dedicated micro-Takaful company!

The way forward (Contd. )


Setting up a dedicated micro-Takaful company!
Initiative by DFIs, NGOs, and other interested investors. Ideal synergies with micro-finance institutions and other lending organizations. Govt. to prescribe lower paid-up capital. Managed by dedicated professionals.

Current scenario

What is required?

Where there is will, there is a way!

Thank You

CENTER OF ISLAMIC BANKING & ECNOMICS Head Office: 192- Ahmad Block, New Garden Town , Lahore, Pakistan Ph: +92-42-35913096-8, 35858990, 38407850 Fax: +92 -42-35913056 E-mail : info@alhudacibe.com Web: http://www.alhudacibe.com

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