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The aim of this paper is to evaluate the importance of insurance in the activity and development within Poland's SME sector. The specifics of SMEs make them more vulnerable to the adverse effects of various risks. Business risk relates to different areas of the company including its resources, both human and capital assets. Risk management is performed differently for small enterprises than large enterprises. Appropriate risk management using insurance can maintain liquidity, improve solvency, build competitive advantage and create added value for the company. Inadequate insurance not only affects SMEs, but also other sectors within the Polish economy.