Role of Policymakers in Addressing Challenges of Access to Insurance Services in Africa

"It is quite evident, the fact that you are devoting this 36th conference to addressing the challenge of access, indicates that all is not well. Unfortunately, that is indeed the case. I am informed that in our continent of more than 800 million people, less than 50 million have access to insurance services, and the majority of these are in corporations and are mainly urban dwellers. I have a hunch that even a majority of these urban dwellers are those who are compelled by law to acquire insurance, such as motor vehicle owners." - Dr. Salim, May 25, 2009