GA Insurance in Tanzania: licensed companies, claims and complaints
GA Insurance companies licensed in Tanzania
| Company | Licensed as |
|---|---|
| GA Insurance Tanzania Limited | Insurance companies and takaful operators |
Source: Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority, TIRA register of licensed entities (active entries on 23 September 2026). Names are reproduced as the regulator lists them. A licence is not a rating: it means the company may sell insurance in Tanzania.
GA Insurance in Tanzania: the regulator's figures (2024)
| Company | Premium (TZS million) | Motor | Medical | Profit after tax | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Insurance Tanzania | 14,276 | 5,285 | 1,761 | 216 | 3 |
Source: TIRA — Annual Insurance Market Performance Report 2024 (Appendices 3A, 3B, 8A, 10; Table 6.2; Chart 3.17). Compare with any other insurer: compare two insurers in Tanzania · largest insurers.
Before you buy from GA Insurance in Tanzania
- Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
- For motor cover, verify a cover note or the company itself on TIRAMIS.
- Ask for the schedule and the exclusions in writing, and compare them with at least one other insurer.
- Keep in mind the claim rule that applies to every insurer: the insurer must pay within 45 days of the signed discharge, extendable once by 45 days (Insurance Act s.131).
- If something goes wrong, complain to the insurer, then to the Tanzania Insurance Ombudsman (disputes up to TZS 40 million).
The rules above come from our guides: check a cover, licensed insurers and how to complain.
GA Insurance in other East African countries
| Country | Licensed companies |
|---|---|
| Kenya | GA Life Assurance Limited; GA Insurance Limited |
| Uganda | GA Insurance (U) Ltd |
Companies that share a brand are separate legal entities, each licensed by its own country's regulator: a policy bought in one country is handled by that country's company.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GA Insurance licensed in Tanzania?
Yes. 1 GA Insurance company appears on the TIRA list (active entries on 23 September 2026): GA Insurance Tanzania Limited.
How do I complain about GA Insurance in Tanzania?
Write to GA Insurance first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to the Tanzania Insurance Ombudsman (disputes up to TZS 40 million).
How long does GA Insurance have to pay a claim in Tanzania?
The same rule applies to every insurer in Tanzania: the insurer must pay within 45 days of the signed discharge, extendable once by 45 days (Insurance Act s.131).