Swico (Statewide Insurance) in Uganda: licensed companies, regulator figures, claims and complaints
Swico (Statewide Insurance) company licensed in Uganda
| Company | Licensed as |
|---|---|
| Statewide Insurance Company Ltd | Non-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.
Swico (Statewide Insurance) in Uganda: the regulator's figures (2025)
| Company | Premium (UGX million) | Market share | Loss ratio 2025 (%) | Complaints received by IRA in 2024 (Figure 30 of the 2024 annual report; total calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swico | 20,394.9 | 2% | 22.59% | 9 |
Source: IRA Uganda — Industry Performance Q4 2025 (life and non-life workbook, Summary sheet). Compare with any other insurer: compare two insurers in Uganda · largest insurers.
Before you buy from Swico (Statewide Insurance) in Uganda
- Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
- For motor cover, check a motor sticker by USSD (MTN *165*4*5*5#, Airtel *185*7*6*1#).
- 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: 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).
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swico (Statewide Insurance) licensed in Uganda?
Yes. 1 Swico (Statewide Insurance) company appears on the IRA Uganda list (list published in August 2026): Statewide Insurance Company Ltd.
How do I complain about Swico (Statewide Insurance) in Uganda?
Write to Swico (Statewide Insurance) first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to IRA's online Complaints Bureau (iracomplaints.go.ug).
How long does Swico (Statewide Insurance) 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).