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Technology key to insurance industry growth - ..
Nov 4th, 2024The insurance sector has shown a robust growth rate of 12.65% during this period, with gross written premiums reaching UGX933.8 billion, up from UGX82..
AfCFTA to foster African economic growth, coll..
It is true that in May 1963, our founding fathers and mothers laid out a bold vision for Africa. They saw an Africa which is strong, integrated and pr..
Digital innovation is insurance industry’s n..
I feel honored to take on this role to which I bring over 17 years of experience in the Ugandan insurance market. My focus will be on building upon th..
Streamlining insurance operations through ICTs..
Our journey in reinsurance began in Kenya in 2015, and after seeing success there, we expanded to Botswana, Lesotho, and now Uganda. The decision to e..
Proper regulation empowering micro-lending ind..
UMRA was established under the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act of 2016. Our core mandate is to regulate, license, and supervise..
We must balance oil and conservation benefits ..
Oil exploration and production operations in Uganda, particularly in areas rich in biodiversity like the Albertine Graben, are closely managed by the ..
Economy to reach $500 billion by 2040 - Ggoobi..
Uganda’s economy has made significant strides in recovering from past shocks and crises. We experienced a solid growth rate of 6% last year and anti..
Healthcare for children is a critical responsi..
Our mandate is to provide health insurance services and ensure that those services reach the people or populations that need them most. Following exte..
3rd Party Insurance carries many benefits - In..
Certainly. As a vehicle owner, you possess an asset, but as you use the vehicle, you expose other road users to risks. Third-party insurance covers bo..
Vibrant CSOs crucial for economic development ..
CSOs work closely with the government by providing research, policy analysis, and recommendations that help shape public policy. They also monitor the..
Insurers facing more scrutiny on their ESG pra..
ESG integration involves incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics into a company’s financial reporting. For the insurance i..
Supply chain industry critical to economic dev..
Supply chain management is the entire ecosystem from planning, production, value addition and logistics of products or services up to the end user or ..
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