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By. Kenneth Bukenya The Insurance Training College (ITC) has taken a major step in advancing insurance education in Uganda with the launch of three new training programs aimed at addressing market needs and promoting professional development. The courses – Insurance for Non-Insurance Professionals, Certificate in Insurance Broking, and the Certificate in Takaful Insurance, have been… Continue reading ITC LAUNCHES NEW INSURANCE COURSES TO RESPOND TO MARKET DEMANDS

In a move to strengthen the resilience of the agriculture sector and the entire population, Ugandans have been urged to embrace insurance to safeguard themselves, loved ones and their investments against unforeseen risks. The call was made by the Bushenyi Deputy District Resident Commissioner (RDC), Mr. William Kasigazi during a two-day sensitization workshop organised by… Continue reading EMBRACE INSURANCE; BUSHENYI DEPUTY RDC TELLS FARMERS, LEADERS

In a world increasingly defined by unpredictability, innovation and trust have become the new currency-and Uganda’s insurance sector is cashing in. From the vibrant pulse of the 2025 Insurance Week to the electrifying energy of the fifth Insurance Innovation Awards, one thing is clear: the industry isn’t just growing-it’s transforming. At the forefront of this… Continue reading THE IRA INSURANCE NEWS BUZZ – LATEST EDITION

Hundreds of Muslims from the Insurance industry on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, gathered at the Insurance Tower for the 10th Iftar dinner. The event which was organised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) in partnership with the Insurance Training College (ITC), was graced by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic… Continue reading IRA, ITC HOST MUSLIM TO IFTAR DINNER

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) awarded and celebrated the most innovative industry players in a colourful gala dinner held at Kampala Serena Hotel on March 14, 2025. The awards gala, graced by the Vice President, H.E Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo who was represented by the Minister of Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa,… Continue reading INSURANCE GAME CHANGERS RECOGNIZED

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), together with its partners this week are marking and celebrating the Annual Insurance Week, 2025 (AIW). Speaking during the official opening of the AIW at Millenium Park Lugogo, the IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega urged industry players to institutionalize the initiative and extend the engagement… Continue reading ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK: INSURANCE PARTNERS UNITE AND PUSH FOR CHANGE

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega has urged the judiciary to embrace insurance to enhance institutional efficiency and resilience. Speaking at the 26th Annual Judges Conference at Mestil Hotel, in Kampala on February 6, 2025, Alhaj Kaddunabbi shared insights into Uganda’s insurance industry, its operations and performance,… Continue reading EMBRACE INSURANCE – KADDUNABBI TELLS JUDGES

Mariam Nalunkuuma Manager Corporate Affairs Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda While education is often viewed as the pathway to a better future, the harsh reality for many parents is that the cost of schooling is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. This financial strain is forcing many children to leave school prematurely, cutting short their educational… Continue reading WHO HAS NEVER WORRIED ABOUT TUITION FEES? INSURANCE IS THE ANSWER

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), together has launched the 2025 Annual Insurance Week (AIW), with a call for building public confidence, as it intensifies its insurance awareness efforts. Speaking at the launch at the Insurance Tower on February 6, 2025, the IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega said the annual event… Continue reading IRA, PARTNERS LAUNCH THE 2025 ANNUAL INSURANCE WEEK

The insurance industry has continued to register robust growth rates in the first three quarters of 2024, with the total gross written premium growing to Ugx.1.39 trillion in the third quarter of 2024 compared to Ugx.1.23 trillion recorded over the same period in 2023, registering a 13.51 percent growth. We expect that after analyzing the… Continue reading THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 2024 AND THE PATH FORWARD INTO 2025.