Supervising Migrant Insurance and Pensions

Annually, the world’s 280 million migrant workers send $1 trillion to 800 million family members. This TC Note explains why insurance and pensions for these workers is an important area of focus for supervisors. They address how supervisors following a risk-based approach can tackle key risks for migrant workers and service providers, and the role supervisors can play in expanding coverage, particularly in the informal sector.  

The Note looks at more specific supervisory issues in relation to different business models and products. Finally, it offers simple, practical steps that can be taken to advance the agenda.