This development comes at a time when African trade continues to face constraints including limited risk capacity, high insurance costs and dependence on foreign markets NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | AfrexInsure, the speciality insurance unit wholly owned by the African Export-Import Bank, has appointed Lesley Ndlovu as chief …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Ugandans have been urged to embrace insurance as a critical tool for safeguarding their future, livelihoods and businesses, as the 6th Annual Insurance Week was officially launched at Constitutional Square in the heart of Kampala on March 23. The week-long event, which began with …
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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 …
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Uganda launches its first Islamic insurer, Tamini General Insurance, as it seeks to widen financial inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken another step towards diversifying its financial sector with the launch of its first Shariah-compliant insurance company, a move officials say could widen access to …
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A comprehensive, accessible medical insurance product designed to deliver inclusive, high-value healthcare for Ugandans. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Jubilee Health Insurance, has officially launched dfcu BlueCare, a fully packaged medical insurance solution aimed at making quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and dependable for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Holdings Limited has merged its Ugandan subsidiaries, Jubilee Health Insurance Company of Uganda Limited and Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited, following approval from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda. The combined entity will operate under the name Jubilee Life Insurance Company …
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COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | For the past few days, a video showing Hassan Bassajabalaba addressing mourners at his mother’s funeral has been trending on social media. It has been trending because in it, Hassan B, as he is commonly called, decries the inefficient state of our healthcare system. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Excel Insurance Company Limited, in partnership with Service Cops, has launched the Excel WhatsApp Bot, a digital insurance innovation designed to make insurance services faster, simpler, and more accessible for Ugandans. The Excel WhatsApp Bot allows customers to purchase insurance directly via WhatsApp, pay …
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COMMENT | SHARON ATWINE | Every year on October 31st, the world marks World Savings Day, a reminder that even small savings can lead to big changes. Many people save by keeping money in a piggy bank or depositing it in a bank account. But did you know that insurance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam and Allianz, the two insurance giants who formed Africa’s largest non-banking financial services company through a joint venture named SanlamAllianz in 2023, have officially launched their SanlamAllianz brand to the Ugandan public at an event hosted at Kampala Serena Hotel today. Speaking at …
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