{"id":4194,"date":"2026-08-17T22:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2026-08-17T22:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:32:15","slug":"business-insurance-cost-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Business Insurance Cost in Kenya?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much does business insurance cost in Kenya? There is no single market-wide premium. A small firm buying limited cover may be governed by an insurer\u2019s minimum premium, while an SME combining property, WIBA, liability, equipment and business interruption can pay tens or hundreds of thousands of shillings a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the illustrative 12-person Nairobi office example below, the basic premium is <strong>KSh219,500<\/strong> and the total after assumed levies and stamp duty is approximately <strong>KSh220,528<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a worked scenario, not a Kenyan SME average or insurer quotation. The actual price depends on the activity, payroll or fees, insured values, limits, claims history, controls and excesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a837c79c431a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a837c79c431a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#What_determines_business_insurance_cost_in_Kenya\" >What determines business insurance cost in Kenya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#How_much_does_business_insurance_cost_in_Kenya_for_a_12-person_SME\" >How much does business insurance cost in Kenya for a 12-person SME?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Why_two_SMEs_can_pay_different_premiums\" >Why two SMEs can pay different premiums<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Payroll_turnover_and_fees\" >Payroll, turnover and fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Asset_and_interruption_values\" >Asset and interruption values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Limits_excesses_and_minimum_premiums\" >Limits, excesses and minimum premiums<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#How_can_an_SME_reduce_its_insurance_cost_safely\" >How can an SME reduce its insurance cost safely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Business_insurance_FAQs\" >Business insurance FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Advisory_verdict\" >Advisory verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/business-insurance-cost-in-kenya\/#Before_you_compare_totals_make_sure_the_quotations_are_pricing_the_same_risk\" >Before you compare totals, make sure the quotations are pricing the same risk.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_determines_business_insurance_cost_in_Kenya\"><\/span><strong>What determines business insurance cost in Kenya?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different covers measure different exposures. That is why the business insurance cost in Kenya cannot be calculated using one universal rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"am-bic-table\" aria-label=\"Business insurance rating bases and cost drivers\">\n  <style>\n    .am-bic-table{\n      --am-deep-blue:#003A63;\n      --am-mid-blue:#015587;\n      --am-gold:#EFA31C;\n      --am-off-white:#F8F9FA;\n      --am-slate:#475569;\n      --am-border:rgba(0,58,99,.14);\n      --am-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,58,99,.08);\n\n      width:100%;\n      margin:28px 0;\n      font-family:Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\n        \"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\n      color:#0F172A;\n    }\n\n    .am-bic-table,\n    .am-bic-table *{\n      box-sizing:border-box;\n    }\n\n    .am-bic-table__frame{\n      overflow:hidden;\n      border:1px solid var(--am-border);\n      border-top:4px solid var(--am-gold);\n      border-radius:16px;\n      background:#fff;\n      box-shadow:var(--am-shadow);\n    }\n\n    .am-bic-table table{\n 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tr:nth-child(even) td,\n      .am-bic-table tbody tr:hover td{\n        grid-template-columns:1fr;\n        gap:5px;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"am-bic-table__frame\">\n    <table>\n      <caption>\n        Common rating bases and cost drivers for business insurance in Kenya\n      <\/caption>\n\n      <colgroup>\n        <col>\n        <col>\n        <col>\n      <\/colgroup>\n\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Cover<\/th>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Common rating basis<\/th>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Important cost drivers<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Property and burglary<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Buildings, contents and stock values<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Occupancy, location and security<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Electronic equipment<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Replacement value<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Portability, theft exposure and security<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Business interruption<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Insured gross profit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Recovery period and operational dependencies<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">WIBA<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Employee earnings by occupation<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Duties, work location and injury exposure<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Public liability<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Activity, turnover or wages, plus limit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Customers, products and off-site work<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Professional indemnity<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Profession, gross fees and limit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Advice, contracts and claims history<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Cover\">Goods in transit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Common rating basis\">Maximum load and annual carryings<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Important cost drivers\">Goods, routes, frequency and security<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occupation alone can change the premium. In Pacis Insurance\u2019s published SME schedule, professional indemnity premiums for the same <strong>KSh1\u20132 million fee band<\/strong> and <strong>KSh5 million limit<\/strong> are KSh43,736 for accountants, KSh18,121 for architects and KSh29,171 for engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures illustrate how activity affects pricing; they are not a live quotation or guarantee of current terms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacisinsurance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PACIS-Insurance-SME-Combined-Insurance-Proposal-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the Pacis SME Combined proposal form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_business_insurance_cost_in_Kenya_for_a_12-person_SME\"><\/span><strong>How much does business insurance cost in Kenya for a 12-person SME?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider a 12-person management and technology consultancy operating from a rented Nairobi office. 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contents<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">KSh3,000,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Rating information\">Laptops and electronic equipment<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">KSh4,000,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Rating information\">Business interruption gross profit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">KSh10,000,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Rating information\">Public liability limit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">KSh10,000,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Rating information\">Professional indemnity limit<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">KSh5,000,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Rating information\">Claims history<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Declared amount\">No claims in three years<\/td>\n        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    <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Section<\/th>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Illustrative annual premium<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Section\">Fire, contents and burglary<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Illustrative annual premium\">KSh22,500<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Section\">Electronic equipment<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Illustrative annual premium\">KSh48,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Section\">Business interruption<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Illustrative annual premium\">KSh15,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Section\">WIBA<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Illustrative annual premium\">KSh54,000<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td data-label=\"Section\">Public liability<\/td>\n          <td data-label=\"Illustrative annual 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Adding KSh40 stamp duty gives <strong>KSh220,527.75<\/strong>, or approximately <strong>KSh220,528<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures explain the calculation. They are not market rates, an insurer tariff or a promise of similar terms. The insurer\u2019s current quotation governs the final premium and charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_two_SMEs_can_pay_different_premiums\"><\/span><strong>Why two SMEs can pay different premiums<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payroll_turnover_and_fees\"><\/span><strong>Payroll, turnover and fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WIBA is commonly rated using annual employee earnings split by occupation. Section 7 of the Work Injury Benefits Act requires every employer to maintain insurance for liabilities under the Act unless exempted. <a href=\"https:\/\/new.kenyalaw.org\/akn\/ke\/act\/2007\/13\/eng%402022-12-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the Work Injury Benefits Act<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For declaration and claims checks, see Amssurity\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/blog\/10-to-know-about-wiba-insurance-in-kenya\/\">WIBA insurance in Kenya guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turnover may influence public liability, while professional indemnity may use gross professional fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asset_and_interruption_values\"><\/span><strong>Asset and interruption values<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buildings, contents and equipment should follow the policy\u2019s valuation basis. 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A higher excess may reduce it but leaves the business funding more of each claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurers may also apply a section or package minimum, or a minimum or deposit premium for adjustable covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meaningful comparison is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Premium + excess + material uninsured exposure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_an_SME_reduce_its_insurance_cost_safely\"><\/span><strong>How can an SME reduce its insurance cost safely?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove genuinely irrelevant sections, classify employees correctly, improve security and safety controls, eliminate duplicated cover, select an affordable excess and compare quotations using equivalent limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never lower the price by understating payroll, turnover or asset values. 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Business insurance FAQs\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p class=\"am-business-faq__intro\">\n      Quick answers about mandatory cover, SME pricing and why quotations differ.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"am-business-faq__items\">\n\n    <details open>\n      <summary>\n        <span class=\"am-business-faq__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span>\n        <span>Is business insurance mandatory in Kenya?<\/span>\n        <span class=\"am-business-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <\/summary>\n\n      <div class=\"am-business-faq__answer\">\n        <p>\n          There is no single all-in-one policy every company must buy.\n          Employers must generally maintain WIBA insurance unless exempted.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Other covers may be required by motor insurance law, regulation,\n          a lease, lender, client contract or tender.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      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An insurer normally needs the\n          activity, covers, payroll, fees or turnover, asset values, limits,\n          locations, claims history and controls.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          A limited package may be governed by a minimum premium; broader\n          cover reflects several separately rated exposures.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>\n        <span class=\"am-business-faq__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/span>\n        <span>Why can two insurers quote different prices?<\/span>\n        <span class=\"am-business-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <\/summary>\n\n      <div class=\"am-business-faq__answer\">\n        <p>\n          Insurers may apply different rates, appetite, excesses and minimum\n          premiums. Quotations may also use different descriptions, values,\n          limits, extensions or exclusions.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Confirm that both insurers are pricing the same risk before treating\n          the lower total as a saving.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Is business insurance mandatory in Kenya?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"There is no single all-in-one policy every company must buy. Employers must generally maintain WIBA insurance unless exempted. 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We will prepare an\n          <strong>SME Insurance Cost Breakdown<\/strong> showing the rating figures,\n          section premiums, limits, excesses and material differences before you buy or renew.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"am-chips\">\n          <span class=\"am-chip\">\u23f1\ufe0f <b>24h<\/b> Initial Review<\/span>\n          <span class=\"am-chip\">\ud83e\uddfe <b>Line-by-Line<\/b> Breakdown<\/span>\n          <span class=\"am-chip\">\ud83d\udedf <b>Claims<\/b> Support<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"am-body\">\n        <div class=\"am-grid\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"am-actions\">\n              <a class=\"am-btn am-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/254725068537?text=Hi%20Amssurity%2C%20please%20prepare%20my%20SME%20Insurance%20Cost%20Breakdown.%20Business%20activity%3A%20__.%20Location%3A%20__.%20Employees%20and%20annual%20payroll%3A%20__.%20Turnover%20or%20professional%20fees%3A%20__.%20Assets%20and%20stock%3A%20__.%20Required%20covers%20or%20limits%3A%20__.%20Current%20schedule%20available%3F%20Y%2FN.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                WhatsApp: Review my SME costs \u2192\n              <\/a>\n\n              <a class=\"am-btn am-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amssurity.co.ke\/sme-and-corporate-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Explore business insurance \u2192\n              <\/a>\n\n              <a class=\"am-btn am-btn-gold\" href=\"mailto:agnes@amssurity.co.ke?subject=SME%20Insurance%20Cost%20Breakdown&amp;body=Hi%20Amssurity%2C%0A%0APlease%20prepare%20my%20SME%20Insurance%20Cost%20Breakdown.%0A%0ABusiness%20activity%3A%20__%0ALocation%3A%20__%0AEmployees%20and%20annual%20payroll%3A%20__%0ATurnover%20or%20professional%20fees%3A%20__%0AAssets%20and%20stock%3A%20__%0ARequired%20covers%20or%20limits%3A%20__%0ACurrent%20schedule%20available%3F%20Y%2FN%0A%0AThanks.\">\n                Email my schedule \u2192\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <p class=\"am-note\">\n              No spam. 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If a low premium depends on missing sections\n              or low declarations, we will show you.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"am-trust\">\n              <span>\u2714 Plain-English comparison<\/span>\n              <span>\u2714 No obligation<\/span>\n              <span>\u2714 Claim-time gaps identified<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <aside class=\"am-side\" aria-label=\"SME cost breakdown best fit\">\n            <p class=\"am-side-title\">Best for businesses that:<\/p>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Employ 3\u2013100 people<\/li>\n              <li>Are comparing or renewing several covers<\/li>\n              <li>Need limits that satisfy contracts, lenders or tenders<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/aside>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare SME Business insurance cost in Kenya with Amssurity Insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>By Agnes Mukulu, Principal Agent, Amssurity Insurance Agency<\/strong><br><strong>Last reviewed: 17 August 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does business insurance cost in Kenya? 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