Q: What is Insure Africa?
A: A Community-as-a-Service for Africa’s insurance ecosystem. We run forums, hubs, scholarships, internships, product sprints, market research and CSR programs that actually include insurance youths.
Q: Who can join the community?
A: Any student or young professional in insurance, actuarial science, risk managemenl, data, or related fields. Employers, lecturers and NGOs can join as partners.
Q: How do scholarships work?
A: Apply with a short form (250 words or a 60-sec pitch). Finalists get interviews, winners get cash + mentor + placement pipeline. Most scholarships include reporting and a short deliverable.
Q: Do you guarantee jobs for scholarship winners?
A: Not a guarantee, but winners get direct placement support and priority interviews with partner employers when internship opportunities avail.
Q: What does “CSR as a Service” mean?
A: We design, run and report CSR programs for insurers, insurtechs and brokers. That includes community events, scholarship management, volunteer tracking and an impact report you can share publicly.
Q: How do product sprints work?
A: We recruit student panels and run 4-week co-design sprints: idea, prototype, pilot, feedback. Sponsors get user-tested MVPs and a go-to-market brief.
Q: How can employers use the platform?
A: Post internships/jobs on our forum, sponsor scholarships, run product sprints, or book a CSR package. Employer dashboards show applicant quality and engagement analytics.
Q: 1s there a fee to join as a student?
A: Basic membership is FREE. Paid tiers exist for premium mentorship, certification tracks, and early access to jobs.
Q: What platforms do you use?
A: WhatsApp and Discord for chat hubs, Zoom for live events, an employer portal for hiring, and a simple CMS for content and applications.
Q: How do you measure impact?
A: We track placements, scholarship completion, event attendance, volunteer hours and post- program surveys. Sponsors receive a concise impact pack.