15th Annual Insurance Agents Awards 2025 celebrate excellence, resilience

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Cognizant of the immense contribution of agents to Uganda’s Insurance industry, the 15th Annual Insurance Agents Awards 2025, which took place on Thursday (April 30) at Hotel Africana, Kampala, lived up to the expectations of every attendee.

This event was organised by the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) and aimed to honour the professionalism and outstanding performance of Insurance Sales Agents across the country.

It was graced by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, who commended insurance agents for their critical role in expanding insurance awareness and improving accessibility for Ugandans nationwide.

Among the agents celebrated on the night were Jude Okeya, who emerged Overall Industry Best Agent, Retail Motor Comprehensive (MC), and Bob Tayebwa, who secured 1st Runner-Up in the category of Highest Number of New Business Policies, Endowments.

According to Jonan Kisakye, the UIA chief executive officer, the event was a testament to the agents' hard work, customer focus, and consistent excellence, reinforcing their commitment to the growth and development of Uganda’s insurance sector.

“The aim of the Annual Insurance Agents Awards is specifically organized by the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) to recognise, celebrate, and reward the outstanding performance and contributions of insurance agents to the insurance sector.”

Winners being awarded by UIA CEO. (Courtesy)

Meanwhile, the government has asked insurance operators to target the upcoming health insurance bill reading and position their plea for the government’s consideration in efforts to grow the insurance sector.

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, says insurance is a very important part of the development of any country because it creates confidence in the economy.

The minister, while officiating at the annual 2025 Insurance Agents Awards, said what is required is to ensure that the community is sensitised about insurance to enable them to take up policies.

“Let people know what insurance is all about. The government is now discussing health insurance. It's a big opportunity, and we are willing to work with you to ensure that people understand that development demands insurance because uncertainties are there in life,” Mao said.

Currently, Uganda’s insurance penetration remains below 1% of the GDP, placing it among the lowest in the East African region compared to regional peers like Kenya, which stands at 6%.

Despite low penetration, the sector is growing at roughly 10 % annually according to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), and this is being driven by digital expansion and microinsurance.

He added that the insurance sector will champion growth, with a particular focus on enhancing protection and expanding coverage through new initiatives.