Closing the Protection Gap. Unlocking the Power of Women.
Across Africa, women make up the majority of the informal economy, lead households, manage farms, and power micro-enterprises — yet remain underinsured, underserved, and overlooked by traditional financial systems.
BimaLab Gender exists to change that.
We believe that when women are protected, families are stronger, businesses are more resilient, and communities thrive. Insurance must evolve — not just to include women, but to be shaped by their experiences, needs, and leadership.
Our Vision
To inspire and scale inclusive insurance solutions that address gender disparities, uplift women’s voices, and deliver protection that empowers.
What BimaLab Gender Supports
Startups
Designing women-focused or women-led insurance solutions
Policymakers
Integrating gender equity into regulatory frameworks
Partners an Investors
Committed to inclusive financial systems
Products
That bundle protection with health, childcare, maternal support, and livelihood tools
We offer:
Mentorship from gender finance experts, entrepreneurs, and consumer insight specialists
Training in designing human-centered, gender-intentional products
Access to research, gender-disaggregated data, and real-life user testing
Visibility and funding support for women-led teams and ventures
Why it matters
Women face higher exposure to climate, health, and economic shocks — yet lower access to insurance.
Gender-neutral products often ignore the unique risks faced by women and girls.
Empowering women through financial protection drives better outcomes across health, education, and economic growth.
We're building an ecosystem where
Insurance caters to the realities of women’s lives, not just legacy assumptions.
Women aren’t just beneficiaries — they’re founders, regulators, and innovators.
Gender equity is not a buzzword — it’s a business model for long-term resilience.
The Future We're Building
Imagine This…
A mother accesses maternity cover instantly through her phone.
A female farmer receives crop failure payouts that help her reinvest in the next season.
A woman-led startup delivers micro-health insurance to low-income households across borders.
Insurance stops being a privilege — and becomes a pathway to equity.
That’s the future BimaLab Gender is committed to.