In this issue, we spotlight significant regulatory milestones, insights from the recently concluded Insurance Week and emerging innovations driving access, relevance and growth across the sector. We invite you to engage with this edition, reflect on its insights and share your feedback as we continue to improve on how best we can serve you through… Continue reading THE INSURANCE BUZZ – LATEST EDITION
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Author: IRA UGANDA
THOUSANDS RACE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
In an array display of love, thousands of individuals and corporate entities, including the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) painted Lubiri and the surrounding areas red (race kits colour) as they took part in the Kabaka birthday run in celebration of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s 71st birthday. The chilly morning provided a cool… Continue reading THOUSANDS RACE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STYLE: INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS 2025
March 27was an evening clad with flair, glamour and elegance as the insurance industry met once again to recognize, honour and celebrate the triailblazing innovators at the industry prestigious awards gala. Organised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) in partnership with the Insurance Training College, the Uganda Insurers’ Association, the Insurance Brokers’… Continue reading CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STYLE: INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS 2025
CHANGE OF GUARD: IRA RECEIVES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda has ushered in a new era of leadership, after the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development appointed three new board members and inaugurating them on March 13, 2026. This followed the completion of the former members’ terms of service. The new board members are Ms. Keto Kayemba, a… Continue reading CHANGE OF GUARD: IRA RECEIVES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
2026 ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK OPENS WITH VIBRANT FESTIVITIES
The Insurance fraternity set Kampala abuzz on March 23, 2026, as a vibrant band procession and spirited marching engagement marked the official opening of the fifth Annual Insurance Week (AIW) at Constitutional Square. It was opened by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, who rallied the… Continue reading 2026 ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK OPENS WITH VIBRANT FESTIVITIES
IRA LAUNCHES 2026 ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK AND INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has launched the 5th Annual Insurance Week (AIW) to further reaffirms the insurance industry’s commitment to promoting public awareness, deepening understanding, and expanding access to insurance services. Speaking during the launch ceremony at the Insurance Tower on February 24, 2026, the IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi… Continue reading IRA LAUNCHES 2026 ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK AND INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS
INSURANCE INDUSTRY MULL INTRODUCTION OF SHARED DATA BASE TO CURB FRAUD
With fraud in the insurance industry increasingly taking on a new face, players are seeking ways through which it can be curbed to ensure that the industry remains sound and vibrant. Among the avenues being proposed is the creation of a shared industry data base to track and prevent fraudulent claims. Speaking at the 67th… Continue reading INSURANCE INDUSTRY MULL INTRODUCTION OF SHARED DATA BASE TO CURB FRAUD
IRA OPENS ENTRIES FOR 2025 ANNUAL INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has opened entry for application for industry players to participate in the 6th edition of the Insurance Innovation Awards. The awards, a purpose-driven initiative by IRA seek to recognize and celebrate exceptional excellence and transformative solutions, with a view of developing and professionalizing the insurance industry. The awards… Continue reading IRA OPENS ENTRIES FOR 2025 ANNUAL INSURANCE INNOVATION AWARDS
TAKAFUL: A FINANCIAL MODEL WITH HUMAN TOUCH BEYOND RELIGION
Mariam Nalunkuuma, Manager Corporate Affairs, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) In today’s uncertain world, insurance is no longer a luxury but a necessity. We live in an era where financial security is paramount given that risk is an inherent part of our daily lives. Many individuals and business entrepreneurs, are alive to the fact… Continue reading TAKAFUL: A FINANCIAL MODEL WITH HUMAN TOUCH BEYOND RELIGION
SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIALISTS TIPPED ON INSURANCE
With uncertainty increasingly becoming a defining feature of the business landscape in Uganda, micro and small-scale industrialists have been urged to embrace insurance to mitigate operational risks and ensure business continuity. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, insurance will provide a safety net to guard… Continue reading SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIALISTS TIPPED ON INSURANCE