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Development of Micro Insurance in Kenya AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Lomé - Togo Presented by: George Odera 27 th November 2015
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“Just as a fish doesn't know it is wet, so do companies often fail to see or feel the very opportunities they are swimming in”.Pam Handerson SLIDE 2 AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance
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Agenda 1.Key Facts About Insurance in Kenya 2.Drivers for Micro Insurance 3.Challenges 4.Parting thoughts 5.Questions/Comments SLIDE 3 AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance
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AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance 1. Key Facts About Insurance in Kenya A small proportion (7%) of Kenya’s population (44m) have access to insurance. Insurance penetration rate is 3.4% as a percentage of GDP 45% of Kenyans are aged below 15 years. United Nations Human Development (2009) estimated Kenya’s poverty levels at 19.8% of the population. Low-income households heavily exposed to the consequences of risks that materialize. They might : be compelled to sell assets cheaply remove their children from school relocate to cheap settlement areas (slums) take on high interest loans SLIDE 4
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SLIDE 5 2. Drivers for Micro Insurance Potential target market in excess of 11 million adults. Innovation (Mobile Phones) AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance
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SLIDE 6 Drivers for Micro Insurance Cont. AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance Distribution Channels. (Mobile Money) Mobile money has become the preferred mode of payment.
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SLIDE 7 Drivers for Micro Insurance Cont. AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance Strategic Partnerships Govt. is offering livestock insurance to pastoralists thru’ insurance companies. Insurance companies have partnered with self-help groups to provide life cover to their members. Regulations The Insurance Regulator in Kenya has developed a Micro Insurance policy paper.
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SLIDE 8 3. Challenges Employment insecurity and low levels of disposable income Low literacy levels and general financial awareness. Poor perception of insurance-family is viewed as a traditional safety net. Cultural beliefs-anticipating misfortunes is a taboo. Insurance brands command lower trust levels compared to other financial institutions. “No one wakes up in the morning wanting to buy insurance – But we are convinced that people wake up in the morning worried about the risks they face” – Richard Leftley, CEO Microensure AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance
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SLIDE 9 4. Parting thoughts.. AIO Life Insurance Seminar 2015 Demystifying Life Insurance There a huge potential for Micro Insurance to increase access to life insurance cover for the wider Kenyan population. Consumer education and building trust is of paramount importance. There are various success drivers for micro insurance, however, we need to be cognizant of the underlying challenges. Companies ought recognize the opportunity that micro insurance presents and develop products tailored to meet the needs of the clients.
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