SECP releases roadmap to insure Pakistan’s vulnerable workforce

July 18, 2025 (MLN): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a landmark report titled “Role of Insurance in Social Security: Landscape of Pakistan,” said a press release issued today.

The study explores the potential of insurance as a key instrument for social protection and financial resilience, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.

Developed under SECP’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, “Journey to an Insured Pakistan,” the report highlights key gaps in the current insurance landscape.

It points to limited coverage, weak enforcement of mandatory insurance laws, and the absence of national-level schemes for informal sector workers.

Despite legal provisions requiring group life insurance for formal workers, only 9.5 million workers out of the total 72 million workforce are currently covered, leaving millions without financial protection against accidents, disability, or loss of life.

Drawing from international best practices, the report offers a strategic roadmap centered on five key reforms.

These include strengthening legal frameworks, integrating insurance with social safety nets, enhancing enforcement through data linkages, launching a national social insurance scheme for informal workers, and developing standardized, accessible insurance products.

In his message, the SECP Chairman emphasized the Commission’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s insurance sector as a tool for sustainable development, financial protection, and social inclusion.

The Commissioner Insurance further called upon all stakeholders including lawmakers, insurers, social security institutions, and employers to collaborate in translating these recommendations into actionable reforms.

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