SFH #002: Bringing insurance to emerging markets with Richard Leftley

Today's School for Humanity podcast features Richard Leftley, the founder and CEO of Microensure. By providing insurance to lower and middle income people in emerging markets in Africa and Asia, Richard's company has done what was once considered impossible.

Richard was working at a conventional insurance agency when he had an idea to bring insurance to this overlooked market. In fact, only about 2 to 3% of the population in these areas had insurance at the time, yet they were prone to some of the most severe risks out there. From diseases and natural disasters to accidents that could ravage a family's life savings, there was a clear gap in the market that needed to be filled.

In this episode, you'll learn about Richard's struggles and triumphs in his quest to build Miroensure, which now services nearly 44 million people across 11 countries. It's a success story about staying true to the dream you've set out to achieve. We hope you'll enjoy hearing his insights as much as we did.