Access to Insurance Initiative

What Access to Insurance Initiative does

Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) is an international policy initiative founded in 2009 that operates as the implementation arm of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) for inclusive insurance. Its functional purpose is to reduce vulnerability by promoting inclusive and responsible insurance through knowledge dissemination, peer learning among insurance supervisors, and dialogue facilitation between supervisors, policymakers, and other stakeholders. A2ii was originally convened by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and transitioned in July 2025 to being convened by CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) in close coordination with IAIS.

A2ii's portfolio consists of three core offerings: the Inclusive Insurance Declaration (Cape Town Declaration), an advocacy initiative championed for adoption within national financial inclusion strategies; the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Labs, peer exchange platforms that explore and test innovative regulatory approaches across jurisdictions; and self-directed training programs on inclusive insurance accessible through partner platforms including Toronto Center and Frankfurt School. A2ii resources and events are also distributed through FinDev Gateway. The initiative is governed by an advisory committee that provides guidance and technical advice.

A2ii is structured as a non-commercial policy and knowledge-sharing initiative rather than a revenue-generating entity. It provides resources, training, and peer exchange platforms to insurance supervisors, policymakers, and insurance industry stakeholders at no charge, with no pricing model, no disclosed revenue, and no commercial customers. Operations are supported through international development cooperation channels under institutional governance. Headcount is small (1-10 employees), and primary operating geographies follow the global footprint of IAIS member supervisors.

Name

Access to Insurance Initiative

Legal name

Access to Insurance Initiative

Website

https://a2ii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) is a non-commercial policy initiative founded in 2009 that serves insurance supervisors, policymakers, and insurance industry stakeholders globally by promoting inclusive and responsible insurance through the Cape Town Declaration, peer exchange platforms (Innovation Labs), and training programs, operating as the IAIS implementation arm now convened by CGAP.

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Headquarters

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Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional funding and grants: A2ii operates as an initiative under institutional governance. Originally convened by GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) as the implementation arm of IAIS. As of July 2025, CGAP convenes A2ii in close coordination with IAIS. The organization appears to be funded through international development cooperation channels rather than commercial revenue.

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Core offering

Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) is the implementation arm of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) that promotes inclusive and responsible insurance by disseminating knowledge, supporting peer learning, and facilitating dialogue between insurance supervisors, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Its core offerings are the Inclusive Insurance Declaration (Cape Town Declaration) advocacy initiative, the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Labs peer exchange platforms, and self-directed training programs delivered through partner institutions. The initiative is currently convened by CGAP in close coordination with IAIS.

Product overview

Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) is an initiative that operates as a knowledge dissemination and peer learning platform rather than a traditional software product company. Its portfolio consists of three main offerings: (1) the Inclusive Insurance Declaration (Cape Town Declaration) advocacy initiative, (2) the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Labs peer exchange platforms for testing innovative approaches, and (3) self-directed training programs delivered through partner institutions (Toronto Center and Frankfurt School). A2ii serves as the implementation arm of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), convened by GIZ, and works to promote inclusive and responsible insurance by facilitating dialogue between supervisors, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inclusive Insurance Declaration (Cape Town Declaration) An advocacy declaration championed by A2ii that is advocated for adoption within national financial inclusion strategies. It supports policymakers and supervisors in setting actionable objectives and indicators for inclusive insurance markets.
• Inclusive Insurance Innovation Labs Peer exchange platforms that explore and test innovative approaches to inclusive insurance supervision, with insights shared widely to benefit the supervisory community across jurisdictions.
• Self-Directed Training Programs on Inclusive Insurance Self-directed training programs on inclusive insurance accessible through the Toronto Center and Frankfurt School platforms, designed to strengthen the capacity of insurance supervisors.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025IAIS is the primary strategic partner for A2ii. A2ii serves as the implementation arm of IAIS for inclusive insurance, and since July 2025, CGAP convenes A2ii in close coordination with IAIS. A2ii contributes to relevant IAIS activities, ensuring knowledge from inclusive insurance work informs global policy discussions.
• German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ originally convened A2ii as the implementation arm of IAIS. GIZ has been the institutional backbone supporting A2ii's operations since 2009, providing funding and international development cooperation framework.
• CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of July 2025, CGAP now convenes A2ii in close coordination with IAIS. CGAP hosts A2ii's key initiatives including the Inclusive Insurance Declaration (Cape Town Declaration), Inclusive Insurance Innovation Labs, and other resources on its platform.
• Toronto CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerToronto Center hosts self-directed training programs on inclusive insurance, expanding the reach of A2ii's capacity building initiatives to insurance supervisors through an established training platform.
• Frankfurt SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrankfurt School provides access to training programs on inclusive insurance on their platform, complementing A2ii's capacity building efforts for insurance supervisors.
• FinDev GatewayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinDev Gateway serves as the distribution platform for A2ii resources and future events, providing broader visibility and accessibility of A2ii's knowledge products to the financial inclusion community.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Microinsurance Network: A global multi-stakeholder platform for the microinsurance community, promoting microinsurance markets in developing countries. Operates in the same inclusive insurance ecosystem as A2ii, with overlapping members in insurance supervisors, insurers, and donor agencies.
• FinDev Gateway: FinDev Gateway hosts A2ii's resource library and serves the global financial inclusion community with content, events, and jobs. Comparable in mission to democratize financial inclusion knowledge for development professionals and serves a substantially overlapping audience.
• CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor): CGAP is A2ii's current convening organization (since July 2025) and operates in adjacent financial inclusion territory. Both target policymakers and regulators in emerging markets and operate as global knowledge hubs housed within the World Bank Group ecosystem.
• ILO Impact Insurance Facility: The ILO's Impact Insurance Programme provides technical advisory, research, and market development support for inclusive insurance. Comparable mission to A2ii in building inclusive insurance markets, with similar donor/government target audience.
• Munich Re Foundation: The Munich Re Foundation runs the Inclusive Insurance Awards and promotes inclusive insurance through research and capacity building. Both organizations target insurance market development for underserved populations globally, with overlapping funder and stakeholder networks.
• International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS): IAIS is A2ii's parent strategic partner and the global standard-setting body for insurance supervision. Both organizations operate in the same domain (insurance supervisory capacity building) and IAIS's mandate defines A2ii's scope.
• Toronto Center: Toronto Center hosts A2ii's self-directed training programs for insurance supervisors. Comparable in mission (capacity building for financial sector regulators globally), with overlapping audience of emerging-market supervisors and central bankers.
• Frankfurt School of Finance and Management: Frankfurt School hosts A2ii's training programs and runs its own financial sector development programs. Both deliver capacity building to financial sector supervisors in emerging markets, with shared expertise in German development cooperation.

Broad incumbents

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): GIZ originally convened A2ii and continues as a core development partner. GIZ is a much broader development agency with inclusive insurance as one of many sectors, but the two organizations share governance heritage and German development cooperation funding channels.

Emerging players

• Centre for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (CENFRI): South Africa-based think tank focused on financial inclusion and regulation in Africa. Comparable in targeting financial sector regulators in emerging markets with research and advisory services, though more Africa-focused than A2ii's global scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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