The Insurance industry remained on a positive growth trajectory over the first six months of the year, further demonstrating the sector’s resilience amid a contracting economy due to challenging macroeconomic fundamentals. Figures from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) released on Thursday August 18, 2022 show that the industry’s gross underwritten premiums grew from… Continue reading INSURANCE INDUSTRY POSTS IMPRESSIVE FIRST HALF RESULTS
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AN UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The conversation on the National Health Insurance Scheme is not yet over. It still remains a subject that everyone should be interested in for the advantages it carries. IRA’s CEO Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega spared some time and responded to some of the important questions on this subject. What is health insurance all about? Health… Continue reading AN UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
ANYONE CAN INVEST IN INSURANCE
By Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega Reference is made to an article published titled “Over regulation is killing small businesses – expert” that was published in the New Vision of July 1, 2022 on page 24. In the article, the writer quotes the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Prof. Wasswa Balunywa, saying that “people interested… Continue reading ANYONE CAN INVEST IN INSURANCE
EQUITY BANK UGANDA GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANCASSURANCE SERVICES
Equity Bank Uganda has joined the list of banks offering bancassurance services in the country. The bank with a network of about 50 branches across the country, officially received clearance from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) on Monday at the Insurance Tower, in Kampala. Its entrance in this space brings the number of… Continue reading EQUITY BANK UGANDA GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANCASSURANCE SERVICES
IRA CAMPS IN MID-WESTERN REGION, EDUCATES MASSES ON INSURANCE
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) successfully concluded a regional awareness program in the mid-Western Uganda, covering the districts of Hoima, Kagadi, Masindi Kiryandongo, Kikuube and Buliisa. During the two-day workshop program, a lot of information was shared with different groups of people among whom were farmer group leaders, Traffic Police Officers, boda boda… Continue reading IRA CAMPS IN MID-WESTERN REGION, EDUCATES MASSES ON INSURANCE
PRICING FOR LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS SIMPLIFIED
Life insurance product buyers are set to enjoy more accurate pricing for life insurance products following the launch of the Assured Lives Mortality Tables by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA). The 2015-19 tables will offer up-to-date reflective statistics that will be used by Life Insurance companies currently operating in the market, as a… Continue reading PRICING FOR LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS SIMPLIFIED
THE IRA NEWSLETTER (7TH EDITION)
In this 7th edition of the IRA Newsletter, you will find out how the Inaugural Insurance Week went down ending with the 2nd edition of the Annual Insurance Innovation Awards. You also get to learn of IRA’s new and permanent home, which has now been occupied. Your feedback on this newsletter by way of comments… Continue reading THE IRA NEWSLETTER (7TH EDITION)
IRA, PARTNERS SUCCESSFULLY HOLD INAUGURAL INSURANCE
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), successfully held the inaugural Insurance Week from March 7 – 11, at the Railways Grounds in Kampala. The event sought to take insurance information closer to the people so as to enable them make informed buying decisions and increase the uptake of insurance services. The week-long event was… Continue reading IRA, PARTNERS SUCCESSFULLY HOLD INAUGURAL INSURANCE
IRA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL INSURANCE WEEK
March 3, 2022. The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has launched the inaugural Insurance Week, an event that seeks to take insurance information closer to the people so as to enable people make informed buying decisions and increase the uptake of insurance services. Speaking at a media briefing at Golf Course Hotel on Thursday,… Continue reading IRA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL INSURANCE WEEK
2021 INSURANCE PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS SLATED FOR MARCH 11
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) will on March 11, award the most innovative industry players. This follows the launch of the second Insurance Product Innovation Awards at the Authority’ office at Kyadondo Road, Kampala. Speaking at the launch ceremony, the IRA Chief Executive Officer Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, said the awards seek to… Continue reading 2021 INSURANCE PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS SLATED FOR MARCH 11