The Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakadama, has commended the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) for its continued efforts to educate the public about insurance. Hon. Nakadama made the remarks while visiting the IRA exhibition stall during the National Cooperative Conference organised by the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, an… Continue reading HON. NAKADAMA COMMENDS IRA’S PUBLIC INSURANCE AWARENESS EFFORTS
Insurance for All: Building Resilience, Inclusion and Growth
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INSURERS CHALLENGED TO BE PART OF UGANDA’S 10-FOLD GROWTH STRATEGY
Insurers have been challenged to move beyond traditional insurance products and play a bigger role in supporting investment, infrastructure, production and other areas of Uganda’s economic transformation in the wake of the implementation of the 10-fold growth framework. According to the National Planning Authority Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, insurance should be part of the… Continue reading INSURERS CHALLENGED TO BE PART OF UGANDA’S 10-FOLD GROWTH STRATEGY
Call for entries: 2026 Insurance Innovation challenge
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the upcoming 2026 Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC). Applications are open from July 30 to August 24, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information through the official application links (https://irasandbox.com/opportunities/). This… Continue reading Call for entries: 2026 Insurance Innovation challenge
IRA Board meet Finance Minister, pledge growth.
The Board of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to work together with the Ministry of Finance to deepen insurance penetration, strengthen regulatory enforcement and enhance the resilience of Uganda’s financial sector in support of the country’s 10-fold economic growth strategy. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by… Continue reading IRA Board meet Finance Minister, pledge growth.
INSURANCE PREMIUMS CROSS UGX 2 TRILLION AS LIFE BUSINESS SPARKS HISTORIC GROWTH
A historic milestone was registered in 2025, with Gross Written Premiums (GWP) exceeding Ugx2 trillion for the first time. This signals a maturing market driven by surging demand for life insurance and stronger consumer confidence. While releasing the sector performance year ending 2025 at a press briefing on June 26, 2026 at the Insurance Tower,… Continue reading INSURANCE PREMIUMS CROSS UGX 2 TRILLION AS LIFE BUSINESS SPARKS HISTORIC GROWTH
INCLUSIVE FUTURE: IRA AND REACH A HAND EMPOWER YOUTH WITH
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda’s western regional office in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda have intensified efforts to promote financial inclusion. The duo conducted an insurance literacy training for person with disabilities in Isingiro District In a seven-day training held at Golden Crane Hotel, Bonny Okello, the IRA Regional Head delivered insurance literacy… Continue reading INCLUSIVE FUTURE: IRA AND REACH A HAND EMPOWER YOUTH WITH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS TIPPED ON INSURANCE
Nearly 200 local government leaders from Mpigi, Butambala, Wakiso and Kampala, have been urged to champion insurance adoption among their communities. The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, empowered the leaders with insurance knowledge on Agriculture Insurance and microinsurance, advising them to safeguard themselves against unexpected risks while building stronger financial resilience. The leaders from Mpigi… Continue reading LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS TIPPED ON INSURANCE
IRA ENGAGES MEDIA FRATERNITY IN MASAKA TO SPOTLIGHT INSURANCE IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has engaged members of the media fraternity from the greater Masaka subregion in a bid to strengthen public awareness and understanding of insurance and its contribution to sustainable development. Speaking during the engagement, IRA Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Protazio Sande highlighted the critical role insurance plays in promoting economic… Continue reading IRA ENGAGES MEDIA FRATERNITY IN MASAKA TO SPOTLIGHT INSURANCE IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
CRACKING DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING RISK ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE UNVEILED
The insurance sector introduced a tailored Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Risk Assessment initiative to strengthen financial integrity. The initiative, spearheaded by the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) with technical support from Africa Risk Management and Compliance Partners, is expected to provide the industry with a clearer understanding of its exposure to… Continue reading CRACKING DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING RISK ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE UNVEILED
CRACKING DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING RISK ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE UNVEILED
The insurance sector introduced a tailored Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Risk Assessment initiative to strengthen financial integrity. The initiative, spearheaded by the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) with technical support from Africa Risk Management and Compliance Partners, is expected to provide the industry with a clearer understanding of its exposure to… Continue reading CRACKING DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING RISK ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE UNVEILED