Program will support development of capital markets, private pension products
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The program seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps. It will also help stimulate private sector participation and support sustainable economic growth.
In apress releaseissued today, the Insurance Transformation Program will strengthen Pakistan’s financial resilience by deepening insurance markets. expanding financial protection for households, businesses, farmers, and public finances against extreme weather events, disasters, and life-cycle risks. The reforms are expected to reduce financial vulnerabilities, support faster recovery from shocks,. lessen pressure on public finances following disasters and other crises.
“This program supports the transformation of Pakistan’s insurance sector from a legacy, rules-based framework to a modern, risk-based,. market-oriented system,” said ADB Country Director for Pakistan Emma Fan. “The reforms will help mobilise patient capital for development, expand financial protection for households. businesses, and support a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient insurance market”.
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"Pakistan’s financial system remains heavily bank-dominated, while insurance penetration stands at only 0.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP). As a result, many households, businesses,. farmers remain financially exposed to environmental, health, and economic shocks," the press release noted.
The ADB noted that the loan will support resilience initiatives. disaster risk financing by expanding inclusive and shock-responsive insurance products, particularly for farmers, women, and vulnerable households. In particular, the program will promote insurance solutions tailored to the needs of women. girls through targeted product design, digital access, and sex-disaggregated data.
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The statement further noted that these measures aim to expand insurance coverage through digital distribution systems, satellite-based risk assessment, parametric insurance solutions,. risk-pooling mechanisms, while improving claims settlement and access to insurance services.
"Additionally, the program will support the development of capital markets. private pension products by mobilising long-term savings for infrastructure financing, bond market development, and annuity-based pension systems," the press release concluded.
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