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Britam in Uganda: licensed companies, claims and complaints

Short answerChecked 23 September 2026
In Uganda, Britam operates through 2 companies on the IRA Uganda list (list published in August 2026): Britam Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd (life insurers); Britam Insurance Company (U) Ltd (non-life (general) insurers). Each company is licensed on its own. Before you buy, check a motor sticker by USSD (MTN *165*4*5*5#, Airtel *185*7*6*1#). You have the choice: compare Britam with the other licensed insurers before you sign.

Britam companies licensed in Uganda

CompanyLicensed as
Britam Life Assurance Company (U) LtdLife insurers
Britam Insurance Company (U) LtdNon-life (general) insurers

Source: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, Insurance companies perpetually licensed (list published in August 2026). Names are reproduced as the regulator lists them. A licence is not a rating: it means the company may sell insurance in Uganda.

Before you buy from Britam in Uganda

  1. Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
  2. For motor cover, check a motor sticker by USSD (MTN *165*4*5*5#, Airtel *185*7*6*1#).
  3. Ask for the schedule and the exclusions in writing, and compare them with at least one other insurer.
  4. Keep in mind the claim rule that applies to every insurer: IRA's claims guide gives 10 working days to pay after the signed discharge for claims up to UGX 10 million (15 up to 50 million, 20 above).
  5. If something goes wrong, complain to the insurer, then to IRA's online Complaints Bureau (iracomplaints.go.ug).

The rules above come from our guides: check a cover, licensed insurers and how to complain.

Britam in other East African countries

CountryLicensed companies
KenyaBritam Life Assurance Company (K) Limited; Britam General Insurance Company (K) Limited; Britam Microinsurance Company (K) Limited
TanzaniaBritam Insurance Tanzania Limited

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.

Tulinde is independent and not affiliated with Britam. Brand names belong to their owners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Britam licensed in Uganda?

Yes. 2 Britam companies appear on the IRA Uganda list (list published in August 2026): Britam Life Assurance Company (U) Ltd; Britam Insurance Company (U) Ltd.

How do I complain about Britam in Uganda?

Write to Britam first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to IRA's online Complaints Bureau (iracomplaints.go.ug).

How long does Britam have to pay a claim in Uganda?

The same rule applies to every insurer in Uganda: IRA's claims guide gives 10 working days to pay after the signed discharge for claims up to UGX 10 million (15 up to 50 million, 20 above).

Sources

  1. Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda — Insurance companies perpetually licensed
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