This year holds a promise of growth with more Ugandans taking on insurance, The sector, even as penetration remains under 1 percent, has been expanding in terms of premiums, supported by especially growth in health or medical and micro insurance premiums, which have since the advent of Covid-19, registered significant uptake as Ugandans seek to insulate themselves against out-of-pocket expenses in cases of medical emergencies or other risks. In 2022, the Insurance Regulatory Authority Uganda indicated that health insurance was the fastest growing segment of the insurance sector as more corporate organisations and individuals continued to use it as a strong bargaining tool. But beyond this,…
Why business leaders must leverage insurance to drive sustainable production

Ernest Barusya, the CEO, Kenbright Actuarial and Financial Services (KAFS). He says several market leaders have not invested in internal mechanisms to monitor and mitigate risks, thus, increasing their cost of insurance premiums.



