Auto Insure
Many people in developing countries struggle to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and healthcare. For them, paying for insurance may not be a priority when they have more pressing financial concerns. In some areas, insurance products may not be available or accessible, either because insurance companies do not operate in those regions or because they do not offer products that are tailored to the needs of local populations. In some cases, people in developing countries may not trust insurance companies due to a lack of information about how insurance works, or because they have had negative experiences with insurers. In addition, many people may not be aware of the benefits of insurance or how to access insurance products. This may be due to insurers' or government agencies' lack of education or outreach efforts.
According to a report by the International Labour Organization, only 3.7% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has any form of insurance coverage. As for Asia, insurance coverage varies widely depending on the country. In countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, it is relatively high, while in countries like Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, insurance coverage is much lower. In India, for example, only about 3% of the population has health insurance coverage. In countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, insurance coverage is relatively high, while in countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, insurance coverage is much lower. Even in the United States, an estimated 27.5 million people are uninsured, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Overall, it's estimated that billions of people worldwide lack adequate insurance coverage, particularly in low-income countries and regions. This can have serious implications for their health and financial well-being, as they may be unable to access necessary medical care or face significant financial burdens in the event of an unexpected event or loss.
Our solution provides people with trustless contracts/DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) on the blockchain that enable them to pool their resources together in order to insure themselves against unforeseen events. Claims are made through members of the DAOs that are elected by their respective DAOs as auditors. Auditors verify the legitimacy of the claims, make estimations of their costs, and create proposals to withdraw funds. Funds can only be withdrawn from a DAO if at least 60% of its members agree.
Our solution is designed to offer people a trustless way to pool their resources together to insure themselves against unforeseen events, by utilizing Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) on the blockchain. These DAOs operate autonomously, without the need for a central authority, and are governed by smart contracts that execute predefined rules and procedures.
Members of the DAOs are able to make claims in the event of an unforeseen event, and these claims are reviewed and verified by auditors who are elected by their respective DAOs. These auditors are responsible for ensuring the legitimacy of the claims, estimating their costs, and creating proposals to withdraw funds from the DAO to cover the costs of the claims.
The withdrawal process is governed by a democratic decision-making process, with funds only able to be withdrawn from a DAO if at least 60% of its members agree to the withdrawal. This ensures that the decision to withdraw funds is made by a majority of members, providing a higher level of transparency and fairness.
Our solution is built on the blockchain, which provides a secure and transparent platform for managing the operations of the DAOs. This means that all transactions are recorded on a public ledger that is accessible to all members of the DAO, providing a high level of transparency and accountability.
By offering a decentralized, trustless way for people to insure themselves against unforeseen events, our solution aims to provide a more democratic and equitable approach to insurance, one that is not dependent on centralized institutions or intermediaries. This has the potential to provide greater financial security and stability for people who may not have access to traditional insurance products, particularly in developing countries and regions where insurance coverage is often limited or non-existent.
Our solution is designed to target people who are currently underserved by traditional insurance products, particularly in developing countries and regions. These are individuals and communities who may lack access to affordable or comprehensive insurance coverage, and who may face significant financial burdens in the event of an unforeseen event or loss.
This population includes low-income families, small business owners, and individuals in rural or remote areas who may not have access to adequate healthcare, emergency services, or other forms of support. They may also be vulnerable to natural disasters, political instability, and other unforeseen events that can have a major impact on their financial and personal well-being.
Our solution addresses the needs of this population by offering a decentralized, trustless approach to insurance that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection. By utilizing blockchain technology and smart contracts, we are able to provide a platform for individuals to pool their resources together and insure themselves against a wide range of unforeseen events, including health emergencies, natural disasters, and other types of losses.
The decentralized nature of our solution ensures that it is not dependent on centralized institutions or intermediaries, providing a more democratic and equitable approach to insurance. This means that individuals and communities who may not have had access to traditional insurance products in the past can now benefit from a more inclusive and accessible approach to risk management.
Our solution also offers a high level of transparency and accountability, with all transactions recorded on a public ledger that is accessible to all members of the DAOs. This ensures that all members have a voice in the decision-making process and can hold the DAO accountable for its actions.
Overall, our solution is designed to directly and meaningfully improve the lives of people who are currently underserved by traditional insurance products, by providing a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable approach to risk management.
Our solution is built on the principle of decentralization and community governance. It is designed to be completely autonomous, running on the blockchain and governed by smart contracts that execute predefined rules and procedures. This means that the solution operates without the need for a central authority or intermediary, and instead relies on the collective actions and decisions of its members to manage and distribute resources.
As a team, we have extensive training and experience in blockchain development, having been involved in writing contracts on the blockchain since 2015. We are committed to leveraging our expertise and knowledge to create a platform that is reliable, secure, and transparent, providing a high level of trust and confidence to its users.
Our experience also extends beyond technical expertise, as we have firsthand knowledge of the benefits of having access to reliable insurance coverage. We have lived in both developed economies in Europe, where most people have access to insurance coverage, and in underdeveloped economies in sub-Saharan Africa, where insurance coverage is often limited or non-existent. This has given us a unique perspective on the impact that reliable insurance coverage can have on individuals and communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable to unexpected events.
We have seen firsthand how having access to a reliable insurance provider can provide a sense of security and stability, and can help individuals and communities to recover more quickly from unexpected events. Our solution aims to extend this sense of security and stability to people who may not have had access to traditional insurance products in the past, particularly in developing countries and regions where insurance coverage is often limited or non-existent.
Overall, our solution is built on a foundation of technical expertise and firsthand experience of the benefits of reliable insurance coverage. We are committed to creating a platform that is accessible, reliable, and transparent, providing a high level of trust and confidence to its users.
- Help gather, synthesize, or use relevant data to inform the design of insurance products tailored to populations at greater risk of facing shocks such as climate disasters, health-related shocks, and unstable markets
- France
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Prototype: A venture or organization building and testing its product, service, or business model, but which is not yet serving anyone
The contract code is already written and deployed on the Fantom blockchain. The front-end is also already implemented and deployed. We are currently in the testing phase and working on creating awareness around the product.
None of the insurance products are currently serving people as we need to gather enough members for each DAO to be able to accumulate enough funds to reply to claims. We do have a dozen people on our waitlist currently and hope to be able to get enough funding to market our products through influencers and hopefully grow that number enough to start operations.
Our goal is to leverage the Solve platform to build credibility and support for our innovative solution. By demonstrating the effectiveness and reliability of our platform, we aim to attract the financial support necessary to expand our reach and promote our product to individuals in developing countries.
Our solution is designed to provide individuals in developing countries with greater access to reliable insurance coverage, which can be critical in protecting against unexpected events and helping to build financial security. However, we recognize that building trust and awareness for our solution can be challenging, particularly in regions where traditional insurance markets are underdeveloped or non-existent.
Through the Solve platform, we hope to showcase the benefits of our solution and build a community of users who are passionate about financial security and well-being. By demonstrating the effectiveness and reliability of our platform, we aim to attract the financial support necessary to expand our reach and promote our product to individuals in developing countries.
Overall, we are committed to creating a platform that is accessible, reliable, and transparent, providing users with greater control over their insurance coverage and the ability to pool their resources together to protect against unforeseen events. We believe that by working together with the Solve platform and other like-minded organizations, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in developing countries and help to build greater financial security and stability for all.
- Financial (e.g. accounting practices, pitching to investors)
- Public Relations (e.g. branding/marketing strategy, social and global media)
Our solution approaches the problem of insurance in a new and significantly improved way by leveraging the power of blockchain technology to create trustless contracts and autonomous organizations. This enables individuals to pool their resources together and insure themselves against unforeseen events without the need for intermediaries.
By removing intermediaries, we are able to create a more transparent and efficient system for insuring individuals against unforeseen events. This has the potential to make insurance more accessible and affordable for individuals in under-resourced communities who may not have access to traditional insurance providers. In this way, our solution has the potential to catalyze broader positive impacts by providing a new model for insurance that can be replicated in other contexts and markets.
Moreover, our solution has the potential to change the market by disrupting traditional insurance providers and creating a new market for trustless insurance on the blockchain. This has the potential to promote competition and innovation in the insurance industry, which could lead to better products and services for consumers.
Overall, our solution represents a significant improvement over traditional insurance models by leveraging the power of blockchain technology to create a more transparent, efficient, and accessible system for insuring individuals against unforeseen events. By doing so, we hope to catalyze broader positive impacts and change the market for the better.
Next year: Reach a million people using our DAOs
How will we achieve this: Through influencer marketing in sub-Saharan Africa, we will first focus on bigger markets like Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Through Facebook marketing for countries in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
Next five years: Reach a billion members of our DAOs
How will we achieve this: By investing more in advertisements on the same channels
- 3. Good Health and Well-being
- 10. Reduced Inequalities
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
1) Number of members total
2) Number of members per DAO
3) Number of claims satisfied
At the core of our philosophy is the belief that individuals and communities have the power to create meaningful change by pooling their resources and working together to address common challenges. Rather than waiting for outside investors or philanthropists to come in and solve problems, we believe that individuals in under-resourced communities should be empowered to take control of their own destinies and work collaboratively to build greater prosperity and well-being.
Unfortunately, many individuals in under-resourced communities face significant barriers to working together effectively, often due to a lack of trust and transparency in the traditional systems and institutions that are meant to support them. This can limit the number of people who are willing to participate in collective action and can also lead to a lack of accountability and transparency in decision-making and resource allocation.
This is where the power of the blockchain comes in. By providing a decentralized and trustless platform for pooling resources and making collective decisions, the blockchain can help to remove many of the barriers that prevent individuals in under-resourced communities from working together effectively. With the blockchain, individuals can come together to form autonomous organizations (DAOs) that are governed by transparent and accountable smart contracts, rather than relying on traditional institutions that may be susceptible to corruption or mismanagement.
Through the use of blockchain technology, we aim to empower individuals in under-resourced communities to work together and address common challenges, building greater prosperity and well-being for themselves and their families. By harnessing the power of decentralized trust, we believe that we can create a more equitable and just world, where individuals have the tools and resources they need to create the futures they envision.
The core technology that powers our solution is the blockchain, which is a decentralized and distributed ledger that records transactions and data in a transparent and secure manner.
By leveraging the power of the blockchain, we are able to create trustless contracts and autonomous organizations (DAOs) that enable individuals to pool their resources together and insure themselves against unforeseen events.
The blockchain is unique in that it provides a transparent and tamper-proof record of all transactions, which makes it an ideal platform for creating trustless systems and eliminating the need for intermediaries. With the blockchain, individuals can create self-governing DAOs that are governed by smart contracts, which are self-executing and operate according to pre-defined rules and conditions.
In our solution, users are able to join an auto-insurance DAO on the blockchain, where they can pool their resources together and insure themselves against unforeseen events. Claims are made through auditors, who are elected by the DAO members, and who verify the legitimacy of the claims and estimate their costs. Proposals to withdraw funds are created by the auditors and must be approved by at least 60% of the DAO members before funds can be withdrawn.
By using the blockchain to create trustless contracts and autonomous organizations, we are able to eliminate the need for intermediaries and create a more transparent and efficient system for insuring individuals against unforeseen events. This has the potential to make insurance more accessible and affordable for individuals in under-resourced communities, who may not have access to traditional insurance providers.
- A new application of an existing technology
- Blockchain
- Software and Mobile Applications
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
Our solution is inherently designed to be inclusive due to its decentralized nature. This means that the decision-making process will be largely determined by the DAOs' members, thereby requiring minimal or no intervention from our team. We also recognize that diversity and equity are critical components of creating an inclusive environment. To ensure that our solution promotes these values, we are committed to engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders in the design and implementation of our solution. We are also actively seeking out partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and exploring ways to incorporate these values into our marketing and outreach strategies.
Our business model is based on providing a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) platform that enables individuals and communities to pool their resources together and insure themselves against unforeseen events. Our key customers are individuals and communities in developing countries who are currently underserved by traditional insurance providers.
We offer a platform where users can form their own DAOs and make regular deposits to build up a pool of funds that can be used to compensate members who experience a loss. Claims are made through members of the DAO who are elected as auditors and verify the legitimacy of claims, estimate their costs, and create proposals to withdraw funds. In order for funds to be withdrawn, at least 60% of the DAO's members must agree.
The primary benefit of our platform is that it provides a reliable and affordable insurance solution for individuals and communities who may not have access to traditional insurance providers. Our platform also fosters a sense of community and collaboration, as members work together to pool their resources and support each other in times of need.
Our revenue model is based on a small percentage fee on each transaction made on our platform. This fee will be used to cover operational costs and continue to develop and improve our platform to better serve our customers. We also plan to explore partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand our reach and impact.
- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)
Our plan for becoming financially sustainable is to generate revenue through a combination of different sources.
Firstly, we plan to charge a fee for the use of our platform, which will allow individuals and organizations to access and participate in our auto-insurance DAOs. This fee will be a percentage of the premiums paid into the DAOs and will cover the costs of maintaining and operating the platform.
Secondly, we plan to partner with insurance companies in developed economies to offer our platform as a way for them to expand their offerings to new markets. This will involve licensing our technology and providing support and training to their local teams in order to establish and maintain the DAOs. In return, we will receive a share of the premiums collected by these companies.
Thirdly, we plan to explore the potential for partnerships with governments and NGOs in developing countries to provide insurance coverage to underserved populations. This may involve offering our platform as a tool for governments to provide social safety nets or partnering with NGOs to provide insurance coverage to their beneficiaries.
Finally, we may explore the possibility of raising investment capital in order to fund our operations and expand our reach. However, this will not be a primary focus and we will aim to minimize our reliance on external funding sources as much as possible.
Overall, we believe that a combination of these revenue streams will enable us to become financially sustainable and continue to provide valuable insurance coverage to individuals and communities around the world.