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Jihan Abass

Jihan Abass is the visionary Founder and CEO of Lami Insurance Technology, a pioneering insurtech company that is revolutionizing access to insurance across Africa. Born and raised in Kenya, Jihan started her career in finance, working as a commodities trader in London before returning to Nairobi to launch her entrepreneurial journey. With a strong background in finance and technology, she identified a critical gap in insurance accessibility and affordability on the continent — and set out to change it.

Lami Insurance Technology, founded in 2018, is a digital platform that enables businesses to offer customizable and affordable insurance products to customers through API integrations. The platform removes the traditional barriers to entry by digitizing underwriting, policy management, and claims processing. Under Jihan’s leadership, Lami has partnered with fintechs, banks, e-commerce platforms, and ride-hailing services to bring insurance to previously underserved populations.

Jihan’s professional impact has been widely recognized; she is celebrated as one of Africa’s most promising tech entrepreneurs. Through Lami, she is bridging the insurance gap and promoting financial inclusion across emerging markets. A passionate advocate for women in tech and entrepreneurship, Jihan Abass continues to inspire a new generation of African innovators to solve real-world challenges with bold, homegrown solutions.

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