Comparison · Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia
Insurance groups across East Africa: who is licensed where
Short answerChecked 23 September 2026
Several groups hold licences in more than one country — Britam, Jubilee, ICEA LION, Sanlam Allianz, GA, MUA and Mayfair appear on the Kenyan, Ugandan and Tanzanian lists. Each country's company is a separate legal entity licensed by its own regulator. The table below is built from the regulators' lists only.
Who is licensed where
| Group | Kenya | Uganda | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britam | 3 companies Life, General, Micro-insurers | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | 1 company |
| Jubilee | 2 companies Life, General | 1 company Life | 2 companies |
| ICEA LION | 2 companies Life, General | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | 1 company |
| Sanlam Allianz | 2 companies Life, General | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | 2 companies |
| GA Insurance | 2 companies Life, General | 1 company Non-life (general) | 1 company |
| MUA | 1 company General | 1 company Non-life (general) | 2 companies |
| Mayfair | 1 company General | 1 company Non-life (general) | 1 company |
| CIC | 3 companies Life, General, Micro-insurers | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | — |
| APA | 3 companies Life, General, Micro-insurers | 1 company Non-life (general) | — |
| Old Mutual | 2 companies Life, General | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | — |
| Liberty | 1 company Life | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | — |
| Heritage | 1 company General | — | 1 company |
| AAR | 1 company General | 1 company Non-life (general) | — |
| Prudential | 1 company Life | 1 company Life | — |
| Turaco | 1 company Micro-insurers | 1 company Micro-insurers | — |
| Equity | 3 companies Life, General | — | — |
| Madison | 2 companies Life, General | — | — |
| NIC | — | 2 companies Life, Non-life (general) | — |
| National Insurance Corporation (NIC) | — | — | 1 company |
| Strategis | — | — | 1 company |
Ethiopia's 18 insurers are Ethiopian companies that do not share these brands. Tulinde is not affiliated with any insurer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Britam Kenya the same company as Britam Uganda?
They share the brand but are separate companies, each licensed by its own regulator: IRA Kenya and IRA Uganda.