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By Faridah Kulabako Traders operating in and around Ggaba Beach market have been urged to embrace proper waste disposal by utilizing the donated garbage skips to improve sanitation and hygiene. The call was made by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega as he handed over two… Continue reading EMBRACE RESPONSIBLE WASTE DISPOSAL: IRA RALLIES MARKET TRADERS AS IT DONATES GARBAGE SKIPS

Female lawyers in Uganda have been urged to make use of the Insurance Complaints Bureau whenever they encounter challenges with insurance service providers for easy and faster redress. The call was made by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Director Legal, Ms. Francesca Kakooza, during the Female Lawyers Network (FLN) symposium held at Hotel… Continue reading MAKE USE OF THE INSURANCE COMPLAINTS BUREAU – FEMALE LAWYERS TOLD

From the spirited conversations at theMedia Workshop, where calls were madeto demystify technical jargon and bringinsurance closer to everyday realities,to the Insurance Appeals Tribunalurging clarity and fairness in policiesand claims, the common thread isunmistakable: trust must remain the cornerstone of progress. Find the full newsletter in this link

Uganda’s insurance industry has launched an aggressive campaign that seeks to empower people across the country with the relevant insurance information to boost confidence in the sector and uptake. Dubbed the Insurance Literacy and Market Development Agenda (ILMDA), the 5-year campaign spearheaded by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) was… Continue reading Insurance industry launches campaign to raise literacy and boost uptake

By Mariam Nalunkuuma Insurance industry players have been challenged to adopt the Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) agenda if they are to grow for sustainably. The call was made by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega during the 8th John Ssebaana Kizito memorial lecture at Brovad… Continue reading INDUSTRY PLAYERS RALLIED TO ADOPT ESG AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Thousands of Ugandans working abroad can now enjoy the needed social protection following the launch of a new insurance product dubbed the Uganda Migrant Workers Insurance Scheme (UMWIS). Launched by NIC Life Assurance, in partnership with SPADES Insurance Brokers, the product seeks to enhance the welfare and protection of Ugandans staying and working abroad. Migrant… Continue reading INSURANCE SCHEME LAUNCHED TO SAFEGUARD UGANDAN MIGRANT WORKERS

The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) is set to hold the 7th Annual Conference starting April 23-25, 2025 at Las Vegas Hotel, Mbarara City. Themed on“A Whole New World: the deep dive into global trends as we re-imagine the world and business landscape”, the conference will explore transformative global trends and highlight the critical… Continue reading IBAU TO HOST 7TH ANNUAL INSURANCE BROKERS CONFERENCE IN MBARARA

While Uganda’s insurance industry has been steadily growing over the past decade, the persistent low penetration rate is worrying industry captains who are now seeking a workable solution that could turn around the tables. Statistics from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) indicate that insurance penetration stands at 0.86%, which is lower than 2.4%… Continue reading INSURERS URGED TO INTENSIFY AWARENESS FOR SECTOR GROWTH