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Solutions for Microinsurance Providers

Microinsurance depends on reaching many customers with low-cost products and collecting small premiums efficiently. Ontech's USSD and mobile money channels, with automated administration, make mass-market, inclusive insurance viable.

Industry challenges

  • Very low premiums require ultra-low unit cost
  • Customers often have no smartphone or bank card
  • Massive volumes demand full automation
  • Financial-inclusion and regulatory expectations

How the platform helps

Products are distributed and serviced over USSD, and premiums are collected over mobile money — reaching customers without cards or smartphones. Straight-through administration keeps unit costs low enough for micro-premiums to work.

Expected outcomes

  • Viable low-premium products at scale
  • Wider market reach and financial inclusion
  • Low cost to serve through automation

Frequently asked questions

How is microinsurance distributed to customers without smartphones?
Through USSD, which works on any handset without internet, with premium collection over mobile money — reaching customers without cards or smartphones.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-29