Partnership represents significant milestone in Africa’s travel and mobility industry Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa’s leading car-sharing marketplace, Treepz, has joined forces with Octamile, a prominent insurtech firm, to unveil “Treepz Care,” an innovative insurance programme aimed at transforming travel and mobility throughout the continent. This collaboration offers comprehensive coverage …
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However, more than three-quarters of the respondents are willing to recommend insurance in the future Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s insurance industry survey released on Sept.26 during the 57th CEO breakfast meeting in Kampala has provided valuable insights on customer satisfaction levels. One central question, “are customers satisfied with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study of the insurance industry in Uganda has revealed persistent continued dishonesty as well as withholding vital information by practitioners, a major source of public mistrust. The Policyholder Satisfaction Survey that was conducted this year courtesy of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) …
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The regulator’s focus is on expanding its customer base and increasing average spending in the insurance sector Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s insurance sector has shown steady growth, with underwritten premiums increasing from Shs 711.6 billion in the second quarter of 2022 to Shs 828.9 billion in the second …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For just Shs6000 a month or Shs72,000 a year, Ugandans who use SafeBoda as a means of transport will be assured of up to Shs1million in insurance cover, in case of an accident, thanks to a new partnership with Liberty Insurance a member of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families will contribute sh15,000 to the insurance pool for each member of their household should the cabinet approve the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme bill, the Health Minister, Dr.Ruth Aceng has revealed. There have been various failed attempts by the Health Ministry to establish the national health insurance …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, and Allianz, one of the global insurance and financial services leaders have got approvals from regulators to merge their operations in 27 African countries including Uganda. The two have announced that they have received regulatory approvals …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Francis Kamau is the CEO of GA Insurance. He spoke to The Independent’s Patricia Akankwatsa in an interview about Uganda’s insurance growth prospects. GA Insurance entered the Ugandan market through the acquisition of Nova Insurance Company nearly four years ago. How has business been so …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inaugural Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) Life Camp ended in Eastern Uganda after a week of activities where insurance companies exhibited different Life Insurance products. The camp took place at the UCU Mbale Grounds starting July 24th -28th. The week-long event saw 9 Life Insurance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank in partnership with UAP Old Mutual unveiled Absa Medical Insurance policy targeting self-employed and non-salaried individuals in the drive to increase access to health insurance. The policy that covers treatment for critical illness, inpatient, optical, dental, maternity, disability cover, funeral expenses, a wellness …
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