Who's who in insurance in Uganda
Who's who in insurance in Uganda
Regulator, industry bodies and insurer CEOs (2026
Short answerChecked 31 October 2026
Insurance in Uganda is supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), headed by Dr. Protazio Sande (Ag. Chief Executive Officer). The insurers' association, the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA), is led by Jonan Kisakye (Chief Executive Officer). This page lists 48 people in 14 organisations — the regulator, complaints bodies and national schemes, industry associations and 10 of the largest insurers — each with the official page that names them, read on 31 October 2026.
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The regulator: IRA Uganda
| Organisation | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) | Ag. Chief Executive Officer | Dr. Protazio Sande | ira.go.ug, dated 2026-07-08, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Board Chairperson | Ms. Keto Kayemba | ira.go.ug, dated 2026-03-30, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Deputy Board Chairperson | Ms. Grace Mutebile Mugabirwe | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mr. Martin Nsubuga | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mrs. Josephine Okui Ossiya | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mr. Kenneth Akiiri | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mr. Hannington Wasswa | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Ms. Rehema N. S Mutazindwa | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mr. Dumba Sulaiman Ibrahim | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Board Member | Mr. Promise Ambrose | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Director Legal & Secretary to the Authority | Mrs. Francesca N. Kakooza | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Director Supervision | Benerd Obel | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Ag. Director Finance | Edward Kasato Kangave | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Director Human Capital & Administration | Muganyizi H. Bitamazire | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Director Internal Audit | David Asiimwe | ira.go.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
Industry associations
| Organisation | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) | Chief Executive Officer | Jonan Kisakye | uia.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairperson | Ms. Ruth Namuli | uia.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Vice Chairperson | Mr. Paul Muwanga | uia.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Hon. Treasurer | Mr. John Kawuma | uia.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Hon. Secretary | Mr. Manan Desai | uia.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) | Chairperson | Ritah Mutesi Kabayiza | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Vice Chairperson | Mark John Twinamukye | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Secretary General | Ronald Batanda | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Treasurer | Daniel Kayiwa | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Ag. Chief Executive Officer | Christopher Bakesiga Mugisha | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Immediate Past Chairman | Paul Muhame | ibau.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Insurance Training College (ITC) | Board Chairperson | Dr. Abdul Hafiz Walusimbi | itc.ac.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| CEO/Principal | Saul Sseremba | itc.ac.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
Who leads the largest insurers in Uganda
The companies below are the largest on the regulator's own tables (market share or premium as printed; the largest insurers page has every figure). Who runs each one, as the company names it.
| Insurer | Market share (regulator) | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britam Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd | life 0.1% (2025) | CEO Life Assurance | Ms. Aidah Nkwanzi Mwebaze | ug.britam.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| ICEA Lion General Insurance Company (U) Ltd | 6.1% (2025) | Board Chairman & Independent Director | Simon Rutega | icealion.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Ambrose Kibuuka | icealion.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| ICEA Lion Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd | life 20.1% (2025) | Chairman | Joseph Wangai | icealion.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Emmanuel Mwaka Lubwa | icealion.co.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Goldstar Insurance Company Ltd | 5.3% (2025) | Chairman | Ashwin Patel | goldstarinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Executive Officer | John Kawuma | goldstarinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| AAR General Insurance Uganda Ltd | 4.9% (2025) | Board Chairman | Dr. Alan Shonubi | aar-insurance.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Nassuna Christine | aar-insurance.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Alliance Africa General Insurance Ltd | 4.2% (2025) | Board Chairperson | Sarah Nanziri Bagalaaliwo | allianceug.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| CEO | Jain Gulshan | allianceug.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| GA Insurance (U) Ltd | 4% (2025) | Chairman | Suleiman Kiggundu, Jr | gainsuranceltd.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Shakira Shamim Mujuni | gainsuranceltd.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Ltd | life 25.9% (2025) | Board Chairman | Mr. Juma Kisaame | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| CEO and Principal Officer | Eugine Mutekhele | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Prudential Assurance (U) Ltd | life 24% (2025) | Board Chairman | James Mugabi | prudential.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| C.E.O Prudential Uganda | Tetteh Ayitevie | prudential.ug, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| CIC Africa Life Assurance Ltd | life 1.5% (2025) | Chairman, Board of Directors – CIC Africa Life Assurance Uganda Limited | Francis Ogwang | ug.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Managing Director – CIC Africa (Uganda) Limited | Mr. James Kinyua | ug.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| CIC Africa Board Chairman | CPA Ivan Asiimwe | ug.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
How this list is made
Each name was read on 31 October 2026 on the organisation's own website, its annual report, a gazette notice or the regulator's site — the page is linked on every line. Press articles are never used as the source of a name.
When two official pages disagree, or a page is clearly out of date, the person is left out rather than guessed. Only professional roles are listed: no personal phone number, e-mail or address.
Insurers are listed because they are the largest on the regulator's tables, not as a recommendation. Tulinde is independent and not affiliated with any of them. Before you buy, check the company on the list of licensed insurers; to complain about one, see how to complain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who heads IRA Uganda?
Dr. Protazio Sande — Ag. Chief Executive Officer (according to ira.go.ug, read on 31 October 2026).
Who is the Board Chairperson of IRA Uganda?
Ms. Keto Kayemba (according to ira.go.ug, read on 31 October 2026).
Who leads the Uganda Insurers Association (UIA)?
Jonan Kisakye (Chief Executive Officer); Ms. Ruth Namuli (Chairperson); Mr. Paul Muwanga (Vice Chairperson); Mr. John Kawuma (Hon. Treasurer); Mr. Manan Desai (Hon. Secretary) (according to uia.co.ug, read on 31 October 2026).
Can I contact these people about my policy?
Start with the insurer's customer service and its complaints procedure; if it does not settle, go to the complaints body. See how to complain in Uganda. Leaders are listed for information, not as a contact point.
Sources
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Training College (ITC) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Britam Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- ICEA Lion General Insurance Company (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- ICEA Lion Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Goldstar Insurance Company Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- AAR General Insurance Uganda Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Alliance Africa General Insurance Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- GA Insurance (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- GA Insurance (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Prudential Assurance (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Prudential Assurance (U) Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- CIC Africa Life Assurance Ltd — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)