Kampala, Uganda | NEWS FEATURE | Uganda’s insurance penetration remains among the lowest globally, with some segments like motor insurance still struggling to gain traction. Many individuals view insurance as unnecessary or inaccessible, often until they experience loss firsthand. Godfrey Benegura has made it his mission to change that narrative. “Most …
Read More »Anita Mugabekazi: Insurance is not a luxury but a necessity
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Insurance penetration in Uganda remains low, often hindered by misconceptions and lack of awareness. According to experts, one of the biggest challenges is convincing people that insurance is not a luxury but a necessity. “It’s difficult because many people think insurance is not …
Read More »Retirement should bring peace, not financial fear
COMMENT | PAUL KYAMBADDE | Retirement is often imagined as a season of rest, reflection, and freedom after decades of hard work. Yet for many people today, it arrives with a knot of anxiety rather than a sigh of relief. The central fear is painfully simple: What if my …
Read More »ICEA LION injects Shs100m boost to 8th IBAU Conference as sector ‘Reimagines Trust’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 450 delegates are expected in Mbarara next month as brokers shift focus to SMEs and individuals to expand insurance penetration. The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) is set to host its 8th Annual Conference with renewed momentum after ICEA LION General Insurance …
Read More »Peace High School benefits from ICEA LION environmental sustainability program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the ever-changing market dynamics globally, schools have now adapted to various ways of equipping students with skills and knowledge of how to navigate 21st-century demands. Amongst them is empowering students with essential financial management and sustainability skills. Based on this, ICEA LION …
Read More »ICEA LION champions corporate financing in mental health at East African Mental Health Summit 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Uganda has joined key stakeholders in calling for increased support and financing of the health sector as the East African Mental Health Summit 2025 got underway at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. The summit brought together leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and mental …
Read More »ICEA LION, KCB Bank and My Tree Initiative partner for school greening drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s forest cover continues to diminish significantly driven by population growth, rising demand for fuel, and agricultural expansion. The consequences are dire, from climate change impacts such as global warming and biodiversity loss to disrupted water cycles and food insecurity. A report by Global …
Read More »ICEA LION and Post Bank reward best teller with trip to Dubai
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Barbra Amuge, a teller at Post Bank Kawempe Branch, has been named as the winner of this year’s Bancassurance Award that is run by ICEA LION Life Assurance and Post Bank. Amuge’s outstanding performance earned her an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication …
Read More »ICEA LION Group celebrates 25 years of growth, innovation and sustainability
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Group has marked 25 years of service in Uganda with a grand celebration at Mestil Hotel Kampala. Industry leaders, employees, and stakeholders gathered to join CEA LION Group commemorate its 25th anniversary in Uganda and celebrate the company’s remarkable journey marked by growth, innovation, …
Read More »How ICEA LION’s cutting-edge innovations won big at IRA 2024 Insurance Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Life Assurance Uganda emerged as a standout performer at the Insurance Regulatory Authority awards, winning multiple accolades for its trailblazing client-centered solutions. The ceremony, held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday, March 15, 2024, celebrated the ingenuity of insurers across Uganda, highlighting …
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