Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Micro Insurance and Micro Credit Part.I


After demonstrating his interest in developing countries, micro-insurance - like micro-credit - investing developed countries. As proof, two offers micro insurance bound for micro entrepreneurs were launched in Europe in the last 10 months. Decryption ...

The importance of micro and vulnerability

Little media coverage, the world of micro, Nonetheless exciting. A study of DCASPL, 1 January 2004 there were in Europe 2,390,000 microenterprises, more than 95% of European  companies. All of these micro-employed 5,798,700 people, that is to say 1/4 of wage employment, and generated the same year more than 8% of  exports. In other words, micro enterprises are businesses that have real economic significance, and more, social.

Interesting phenomenon, according to INSEE figures for 2004, more than 220,000 micro-enterprises were created. And nearly a third of the creators were unemployed (half for more than a year). That is to say that much of the newly created small organizations, which are inherently fragile, are supported by people who are particularly vulnerable.

To address this vulnerability, micro entrepreneurs may find support from actors to promote economic initiatives such as PACE, ADIE  or active Europe. In addition to expert advice, these players offer solutions to meet the needs of the two main creators finance their project and manage risk.

Broadly, there are three main types of risks faced by micro entrepreneurs:

* The damage that the company could suffer in case of disaster;
* The damage that could cause the company to third parties;
* Risks that relate to people (health, disability ...).

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