Collaboration between Banks and Insurers in Pakistan: Determining the Factors Influencing Effective Risk Management Practices through an Integrated Framework for Bancassurance in Agriculture Sector

Abstract

Bancassurance has grown in popularity in Pakistan's financial landscape and presents a special opportunity for financial institutions to diversify their product portfolios and increase their clientele. But a major obstacle still stands in the way of this collaboration's risks being effectively managed. It is crucial to have a thorough awareness of the factors impacting risk management practices within this integrated framework in order to ensure that banks and insurers can both traverse the intricate web of financial and operational risks. This research attempts to identify and evaluate the critical elements that affect efficient risk management techniques in Pakistani Bancassurance partnerships between banks and insurers in agriculture sector. This research aims to improve the sustainability and profitability of such partnerships while reducing possible risks by creating an integrated framework customized to the unique requirements of this relationship. To maintain the long-term survival of Bancassurance in the Pakistani financial industry, the purpose of this research is to identify the variables impacting risk management practices. In-depth interviews, document analysis, and thematic content analysis will be used in this research's qualitative methodology to collect and analyze data from important stakeholders, including representatives from banks, insurers, regulatory organizations, and industry experts. This research will add to the body of information already available in the banking and insurance industries by providing useful recommendations for improving risk management techniques and fostering the long-term expansion of Bancassurance in Pakistan.