From delayed reporting to incomplete information, understanding your policy can make the difference between a smooth claim and a costly dispute. COMMENT | JACOB OCERO-NOID | For many Ugandans, the real test of insurance comes when disaster strikes. A vehicle is involved in an accident, a property is damaged …
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Three-year partnership will combine trade finance, insurance and reinsurance expertise to build skills across African markets AFRICA NEWS | ISAAC KHISA | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen professional and institutional capacity in trade, insurance, reinsurance, risk management and trade …
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A Lion Doesn’t wait for the storm COMMENT | MOSES MUGALU | Every August 10, the world celebrates the lion, an animal associated with strength, courage, leadership and protection. But beyond its imposing presence, perhaps the most important lesson the lion offers is one of preparedness. A pride survives …
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From Medical Crisis to Financial Security: Why insurance matters COMMENT | JOAN NANKYA | For more than six years, my daily work has centred on medical insurance, reviewing claims, managing provider networks, and developing solutions that protect individuals and families from the financial burden of illness. Yet the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Uganda and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited have launched a partnership aimed at expanding access to insurance, investment and other regulated financial services through Airtel Money, as financial institutions increasingly turn to digital platforms to deepen financial inclusion. The collaboration will enable customers …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than UGX 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance providers, …
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SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda’s roads are claiming more lives than ever before. But for those who survive, the greatest struggle often begins after the wreckage is cleared. As debate grows over whether the country should establish a road accident fund, victims, lawyers and road safety experts are asking whether …
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OPINION | ALY S. MAHERALI | Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the least understood, yet increasingly important, financial services. The numbers tell an important story. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), the country’s insurance industry grew by 10% in 2024, with gross written premiums rising …
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Life insurance drives record growth, even as most Ugandans remain outside the formal safety net Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s insurance industry reached a historic milestone in 2025 after gross written premiums (GWP) surpassed the Shs2 trillion mark for the first time, signalling a maturing sector …
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MWANGI: The regional diversification of our banking business continues to strengthen, with more than 50% of the Group’s balance sheet and profit contribution now originating from markets outside our core market of Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
