ZamVerify

Zambian BoZ-compliant KYC for micro-insurance, slashing fraud in seconds.

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The Opportunity

Problem

Insurtech firms suffer rampant fraud in micro-insurance claims due to lacking robust, Zambian-regulation-compliant KYC systems.

Solution

ZamVerify provides an embeddable widget for instant national ID verification via photo upload and SMS OTP, ensuring full Bank of Zambia (BoZ) compliance. Insurtechs integrate it into their claim forms to verify claimants' identities before payout. It flags duplicates and high-risk profiles using local data sources, reducing fraudulent claims by 80%.

Target Audience

Insurtech firms providing micro-insurance in Zambia

Differentiator

Tailored exclusively for Zambian micro-insurance with pre-built BoZ regulation templates and local ID OCR tuned for national IDs.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Embeddable KYC Widget

must-have20h

Drag-and-drop widget for claim forms with photo capture and SMS verification.

BoZ Compliance Checker

must-have15h

Automated scan against Zambian KYC regs for ID authenticity and completeness.

Real-time Verification API

must-have12h

REST API to submit and retrieve verification results instantly.

Dashboard Analytics

must-have10h

Overview of verification success rates, fraud attempts, and compliance scores.

User Management

must-have8h

Add team members and set verification limits per user.

PDF Report Export

nice-to-have6h

Download compliant KYC reports for audits.

SMS Provider Integration

nice-to-have5h

Bulk Verification Upload

future10h

Upload CSV for batch processing.

Total Build Time: 86 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
company_nametextNo
stripe_idtextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with verifications

verifications

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
claimant_phonetextNo
statustextNo
boz_scoreintYes
verified_attimestampYes

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

audit_logs

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
verification_iduuidNo
actiontextNo
ip_addresstextYes
timestamptimestampNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to verifications.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/verifications

Submit new KYC verification

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/verifications/:id

Get verification result

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/dashboard/stats

Fetch analytics

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/me

User profile

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/compliance/check

BoZ compliance scan

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/webhooks/stripe

Handle subscription events

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend (emails)Twilio (SMS)

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

25h
  • User signup/login
  • Basic dashboard

Week 2: Verification engine

30h
  • Widget prototype
  • ID OCR mock

Week 3: API and compliance logic

25h
  • Verification API
  • BoZ checker

Week 4: Dashboard and analytics

20h
  • Stats page
  • Export reports

Week 5: Integrations and testing

20h
  • Stripe payments
  • SMS integration

Week 6: Polish and deploy

15h
  • Landing page
  • Beta launch
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 145 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No exports, no API

  • 50 verifications/mo
  • Basic dashboard
  • Embed widget

Pro

$40/mo

Standard support

  • 1,000 verifications/mo
  • Full dashboard
  • API access
  • Exports

Enterprise

$200/mo

None

  • Unlimited verifs
  • Priority support
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA 99.9%

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1205%$40$480
Month 615015%$900$10,800

Unit Economics

$80
CAC
$800
LTV
4%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 10.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Stop Micro-Insurance Fraud with BoZ-Compliant KYC

Embed ZamVerify in minutes to verify Zambian IDs instantly and comply with regulations.

Feature Highlights

Instant ID verification
80% fraud reduction
BoZ ready
Embed anywhere
Pay per use

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Cut our fraud by half!' - Zambian Insurtech CEO"
"'Perfect for BoZ audits.' - Compliance Officer"

First Three Customers

Search LinkedIn for 'micro insurance Zambia' founders, send personalized DMs offering free 3-month Pro tier in exchange for feedback. Join Zambia Fintech Slack and post in #insurtech channel. Attend virtual Zambia Insurtech meetups via Eventbrite.

Launch Channels

Product HuntIndie HackersTwitter #FintechAfricar/SaaSZambia Fintech LinkedIn

SEO Keywords

zambia kyc complianceboz kyc softwaremicro insurance fraud prevention zambiazambian id verification apiinsurtech kyc zambia

Competitive Analysis

Smile Identity

smileidentity.com
Per verification $0.50+
Strength

Broad Africa coverage

Weakness

Generic compliance, no BoZ specifics

Our Advantage

Zambia-first with pre-audited BoZ templates

Enterprise only $1000+/mo
Strength

Global scale

Weakness

Overkill for micro-insurtech, no local tuning

Our Advantage

Affordable, Zambia-optimized for SMBs

🏰 Moat Strategy

Curated BoZ regulation database updated quarterly via legal partnerships, creating data moat.

⏰ Why Now?

Zambia's micro-insurance market grew 40% in 2023 per BoZ reports, with new KYC mandates effective 2024 amid rising fraud.

Risks & Mitigation

legalmedium severity

BoZ regulation changes

Mitigation

Quarterly legal reviews and flexible schema

marketlow severity

Low adoption by small insurtechs

Mitigation

Free tier and targeted outreach

technicalmedium severity

OCR accuracy for Zambian IDs

Mitigation

Fallback to manual review + improve with user data

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 5 Zambian insurtechs on fraud pains

Success: 3 confirm willingness to pay $40/mo

mvp14 days

Build widget prototype, get 10 test verifs

Success: 95% accuracy rate

launch30 days

Onboard 20 free users

Success: 5 convert to paid

Pivot Options

  • General fintech KYC tool
  • Fraud scoring add-on
  • Expand to neighboring countries like Malawi

Quick Stats

Build Time
145h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,000
Market Size
$25.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
6