# SMEs & Insurance: Closing the Gap

An episode of [The Mwango Capital Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1583367792), 10 Jun 2025, 48 min.

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In this episode recorded on 27.05.2025 and hosted by Terryanne Chebet, we are joined by AAR Insurance’s Group Head of Distribution, James Kamau, and Wylde International’s Director of Strategy, Kiriinya Kithinji, as we explore how insurance providers can better meet the needs of Kenyan SMEs. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:53 SME Insurance in Kenya 00:10:05 The Need for Deeper Education and Awareness 00:13:16 Mindset of Today's Entrepreneur in Preparing for Risk 00:18:31 Delivering Sustainable Insurance Solutions to MSMEs 00:22:58 Financial Literacy and Capacity Building to Strengthen SME Resilience 00:25:49 Reframing Insurance as a Growth Enabler 00:34:18 Leveraging Digital Innovation 00:37:19 Global Best Practices in Building Trust and SME Insurance Uptake 00:39:49 Future of SME Insurance Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe

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