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Jihan Abass

b. 1993

Kenyan entrepreneur and businesswoman

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About Jihan Abass

Born 1993. Jihan Abass is a Kenyan businessperson, known for Griffin Insurance and Lami Insurance Technology.

Jihan Abass (born 1993/1994) is a Kenyan entrepreneur and businesswoman who is the founder and CEO of Lami Insurance Technology, an insurance technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lami Direct Insurance, a digital vehicle insurance company. Abass founded Lami to increase Africa's low insurance coverage.

Abass was formerly a commodity futures trader and sugar trader at a trading house in London, England, where she traded on the New York City and London sugar markets.

Honors and awards In 2020, Abass was picked to represent Africa at InsureTech Connect 2020.

In 2021, Quartz named her an Africa Innovator. In 2022, featured as cover story in Lioness of Africa 2022.

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Important facts

Born
1993, Kenya
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
Kenya
Known for
Griffin Insurance, Lami Insurance Technology
Education
Bayes Business School, University of Oxford

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jihan Abass?

Kenyan entrepreneur and businesswoman

When was Jihan Abass born?

Jihan Abass was born in 1993 in Kenya.

What is Jihan Abass's occupation?

Jihan Abass is a businessperson.

What is Jihan Abass known for?

Jihan Abass is known for Griffin Insurance and Lami Insurance Technology.

What nationality is Jihan Abass?

Jihan Abass is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jihan Abass

· Wikidata: Q108783761

· DBpedia: Jihan Abass

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