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BASIX (Abridged)

By: Shawn Cole and Peter Tufano
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Abstract

BASIX, an Indian microfinance corporation, must decide whether to continue to sell weather insurance to its clients. A brand-new financial product, weather insurance pays if measured rainfall during the growing season falls below a pre-specified limit. Mr. Sattaiah, managing director of the BASIX's bank, considers a revised insurance policy for the coming season, weighing the costs and potential risks of expanding the product against the potential benefits.

Keywords

Cost Vs Benefits; Microfinance; Household; Risk Management; Insurance; Banking Industry; India

Citation

Cole, Shawn, and Peter Tufano. "BASIX (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 213-035, September 2012.
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Shawn A. Cole

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