Two leading insurance innovation solutions have been recognized by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at the recently concluded Insurance Innovation Challenge. The challenge saw 53 innovators submit ideas aimed at making insurance more accessible, affordable and responsive to the needs of farmers, small businesses,… Continue reading IRA, UNDP BACK INSURTECH SOLUTIONS FOR MARKET GROWTH
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220 ANIMALS LOST IN NAKASONGOLA: A CALL FOR AGRICULTURE INSURANCE
DR. SANDE PROTAZIO – AG. CEO, IRA UGANDA On August 12, 2026, the Daily Monitor published a disturbing report on page 32 under the headline, ‘Thugs kill 220 animals on farm on disputed land.’ The article drew my attention and provoked several questions. How did the farm owner cope with receiving such devastating news? Was… Continue reading 220 ANIMALS LOST IN NAKASONGOLA: A CALL FOR AGRICULTURE INSURANCE
INSURANCE PREMIUMS CROSS UGX 2 TRILLION AS LIFE BUSINESS SPARKS HISTORIC GROWTH
A historic milestone was registered in 2025, with Gross Written Premiums (GWP) exceeding Ugx2 trillion for the first time. This signals a maturing market driven by surging demand for life insurance and stronger consumer confidence. While releasing the sector performance year ending 2025 at a press briefing on June 26, 2026 at the Insurance Tower,… Continue reading INSURANCE PREMIUMS CROSS UGX 2 TRILLION AS LIFE BUSINESS SPARKS HISTORIC GROWTH
SEIZE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: ALIGN INSURANCE WITH UGANDA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Insurance industry players have been urged to strategically position the industry as a critical driver of economic growth, or risk missing out on expansion opportunities in Agriculture, SMEs, Oil& Gas, among other sectors. The remarks were made by the Chief Guest and Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, Dr. Protazio… Continue reading SEIZE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: ALIGN INSURANCE WITH UGANDA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
DR. SANDE NAMED ACTING IRA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Protazio Sande has been named the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), taking over from Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega. The appointment of Dr. Sande, who is substantively the Director Strategy and Market Development, was announced by the IRA Board Chairperson, CPA FCCA Keto Nyapendi Kayemba on June 2, 2026,… Continue reading DR. SANDE NAMED ACTING IRA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER