Brokers, agents told to prove their relevance Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Predictions for Uganda’s insurance industry this year is positive but some players are likely to face uncertain future in their operations. The consensus view among industry players is that the industry will put a strong performance this …
Read More »‘No premium, no insurance cover’ regulation to start in 2019
The move could see a slight reduction in insurance premiums in the short run Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s insurance companies, will in effect from January, 2019, implement the ‘No premium, No cover’ regulation, as part of the new measures intended to reform the local industry. This means that …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Britam unveils Windows Glass insurance
THIS WEEK: Britam unveils Windows Glass insurance Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) Limited has unveiled a new product dubbed “Windows Glass Cover” (WGC) which is an extension of its already existing motor third party insurance cover. Speaking during the unveiling of the cover on Oct.22, Edward …
Read More »Insurance: Phoenix eyes 57% growth after rebranding
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Starting Oct.11, Phoenix Assurance rebranded and changed its name to MUA Insurance Uganda Ltd or simply MUA following an event that took place at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel a day before. Phoenix of Uganda Assurance Company Ltd was licensed to do business in Uganda in …
Read More »Africa’s insurance industry is poised for further growth – PwC insurance survey
Africa’s insurance industry is facing more disruption than any other industry, posing challenges for some while opening up business opportunities for others JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, | ISAAC KHISA | The opportunities for growth in Africa’s insurance industry are huge despite recent economic and political uncertainty. The insurance industry has done …
Read More »Mergers, acquisitions loom for insurers
Smaller insurers face take-overs from bigger players Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | A new push by the regulator to financially strengthen the country’s insurance industry is likely to trigger a wave of mergers and acquisitions as firms race to comply with new minimum capital requirements. The new developments were communicated …
Read More »Insurer boosts Uganda’s renewable energy projects
The African Insurance Agency will support solar PV, hydro, wind, geothermal, biomass and cogeneration technologies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | The multilateral insurer, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), will provide up to US$10million as financial protection to new small and medium-sized renewable energy projects in Uganda to facilitate their smooth …
Read More »Banks demand quick reforms in insurance, ICT
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Commercial banks under their umbrella organization, Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) are demanding reforms from government in key sectors of agriculture, information technology; insurance and debt repayment to enable them thrive in tough economic times. Patrick Mweheire, the chairperson of UBA and the Chief Executive, Stanbic …
Read More »Insurance association eyes marine deals for local companies
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Insurance Association (UIA) is sensitising importers of goods about marine insurance in a bid to complement efforts by the regulator –Insurance Regulatory Authority – in creating awareness and appreciation of the local purchase of this policy. This move is targeting different groups including; …
Read More »Community health insurance
Showing government how national health insurance scheme should run? Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | Hillary Ssempa has nothing good to say about government healthcare facilities. For him, their promise of free, quality medical care is hollow. He no longer goes to government health facilities but recalls that whenever he …
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