Our events

On 5 February 2026, SCBF convened an expert discussion with leading index insurance innovators and practitioners from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America to share practical lessons from field experience. Speakers explored how emerging technologies - including hybrid models, picture-based insurance, mobile platforms, and advanced data and monitoring tools - are helping address two persistent challenges in index insurance: farmer trust and basis risk.

On 17 September 2025, SCBF and VisionFund International hosted a panel on ‘Inclusive Health Insurance in Low-Income and Fragile Countries.’ Experts shared insights from multiple regions on protecting vulnerable communities, building resilience, and designing scalable, client-focused insurance solutions. The session also featured the launch of the Microinsurance Toolkit to guide institutions in fragile markets.

On March 20, 2025, a roundtable discussed SCBF’s report on financial inclusion and healthcare in a changing climate. Experts explored challenges in global health financing, innovative financial solutions for climate-vulnerable populations, and the role of public-private collaboration in improving healthcare access.

SCBF, in collaboration with MicroLoan Foundation Zambia, co-hosted a webinar on 6 March 2025, in honor of International Women’s Day, highlighting the role of technology in strengthening women's financial resilience in Zambia. The session focused on the Katumba Savings Platform, a free digital savings solution designed to help financially excluded individuals, particularly rural women, build a digital footprint and access formal financial products. The discussion explored Katumba’s development, its impact on women facing economic exclusion and climate challenges, and key insights for shaping future financial inclusion strategies.

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are increasing, becoming a recurring reality faced by communities worldwide. The urgency of this challenge is underscored by the United Nations Secretary General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat. On 1st October, SCBF, in collaboration with its members CelsiusPro, BlueMarble, and project partner IBISA Network, hosted a webinar exploring innovations in Heat Index Insurance for women’s worker associations and dairy farmers. The recording of the webinar is now available.

VisionFund International is addressing health inequities with its “Savings Linked” insurance model across Ghana, Malawi and Rwanda. On 30th September, SCBF, in collaboration with its partners VisionFund International, VisionFund Rwanda and SanlamAllianz, hosted a webinar exploring strategies for creating sustainable solutions that enhance health equity and access. The recording of the webinar is now available.

SCBF, in collaboration with the Accion organised a webinar to deep-dive into the digital adoption of financial services of the low-income population across Asia and to gain insights from the experiences of the microfinance industry leaders. Recording of the webinar is available now.

On 6 December 2023, a joint webinar was organised by SCBF and ILO’s Impact Insurance Facility to discuss and gain insights from industry experts on the strategies that can help expand inclusive property insurance towards building a more inclusive and secure financial future. Webinar recording is available now.

On 8 November 2023, SCBF, in collaboration with MicroSave Consulting, hosted a webinar featuring an in-depth analysis of the digitalisation of financial products and solutions. The session also focused on scaling up the self-help group methodology to enhance rural women’s access to finance. The recording of the webinar is now available.