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Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) was established under section 14 of the Insurance Statute 1996 now The Insurance Act,(Chap213) Laws of Uganda, 2000(Insurance Act)which came into effect on 4th April 1996 and commenced operations in April 1997

The main object of the Authority is to ensure the effective administration, supervision, regulation and control of the business of Insurance in Uganda.

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Our Key Functions
The Objective of the Authority is to ensure the effective administration, supervision, regulation  and control of the business of Insurance in Uganda.
 
  • establish standards for the conduct of insurance and reinsurance business;
  • license all persons involved in or connected with insurance business, including insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance and reinsurance intermediaries, loss adjusters and assessors, risk inspectors and valuers;
  • approve texts of policies proposal forms;
  • approve minimum rates of insurance premiums and maximum commissions in
    respect of all classes of insurance;
  • safeguard the rights of insurance policyholders and insurance beneficiaries to any insurance contract;
  • provide a bureau to which complaints may be submitted by members of the public;
  • advise the Government on adequate insurance protection and security for national
    assets and national properties;
  • promote a sound and efficient insurance market in the country;
  • supervise and control transactions between insurers and re-insurers;
  • ensure strict compliance with this Act and regulations made under it and any
    other law relating to insurance; and
  • undertake other functions as the Minister may designate.
Museveni calls  on Insurers to emulate Ssebaana..

The State Minister of Finance for Planning, Hon. David Bahati on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni receives a plaque from Joseph Ssebaana Kizito for accepting to inaugurate the Late John Ssebaana Kizito Memorial Lecture at Hotel Africana

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the late John Ssebaana Kizito for his efforts in developing the insurance industry in Uganda.Museveni said, “The late was Read more.
IRA consults stakeholders on Insurance Regulations.

The IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega chats with the State Minister for Finance in Charge of General Duties Hon. Gaberial Ajedra at the stakeholders Consultation meeting at Golf Course Hotel.

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda has engaged the insurance fraternity and other stakeholders on twelve (12) Insurance Regulations. The Regulations are geared towards operationalizing the Insurance Act 2017 which came into force effective 30th March 2018..Read more.
Badagawa asks for joint private  sector collaboration..

The Executive Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda Mr. Gideon Badagawa discussing the future of the financial sector in the rapid changing global environment at the inaugural memorial lecture of the late John Ssebaana Kizito at Hotel Africana.

The Executive Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Gideon Badagawa has asked insurance players to..  Read more.
 
 
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Our Contacts
Address:
Plot5,Kyadondo Road, Nakasero. Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor.
Kampala 22855 - Uganda
 
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 0312-266364/ 0414-346712 / 041-4253564
Fax: 256 414 349260
https://www.ira.go.ug
 

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To Make a Complaint, Click Here or Call Toll Free 0800 124 124
Complaints Bureau
 
About the Bureau
The Authority set up a Complaints Bureau in 1998 as per Section 15(f) of the Insurance Act to handle complaits against Insurance players. The public is urged to always lodge complaints with the Bureau for prompt settlement to complaints and avoidance of lengthy and costly Court cases
For complaints / Suggestions

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