Who's who in insurance in Kenya
Who's who in insurance in Kenya
Regulator, industry bodies and insurer CEOs (2026
Short answerChecked 31 October 2026
Insurance in Kenya is supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), headed by Mr. Godfrey Kiptum, MBS (Commissioner of Insurance, IRA Chief Executive Officer). The insurers' association, the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), is led by Tom Gichuhi (Executive Director). This page lists 52 people in 20 organisations — the regulator, complaints bodies and national schemes, industry associations and 14 of the largest insurers — each with the official page that names them, read on 31 October 2026.
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The regulator: IRA Kenya
| Organisation | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) | Commissioner of Insurance, IRA Chief Executive Officer | Mr. Godfrey Kiptum, MBS | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman, Board of Directors | Moses Njenga Chege | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Mr. Charles Machira | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | FCPA Wyckliffe M. Shamiah | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Mr. Matu Mugo | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Ambrose Makanga Ngari | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Ms. Mercy W. Kiana | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Joel K. Chemiron | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Ms. Immaculate K. Shamala | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Mohamed Hashi | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Member | Mr. Samuel K. Kiptorus | ira.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
Complaints bodies, compensation funds and national schemes
| Organisation | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) | Managing Trustee | Mr. Mohamed Sahal | pcf.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| chairperson Board of Trustee | Hon. Simon Mbugua | pcf.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| CEO/ Commissioner of Insurance | Mr. Godfrey Kiptum | pcf.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Social Health Authority (SHA) | Chief Executive Officer | Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, CBS | sha.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Dr. Mohamed Abdi Mohamed | sha.go.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
Industry associations
| Organisation | Role | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) | Executive Director | Tom Gichuhi | akinsure.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Tom Gitogo | akinsure.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Ex Officio Board Member | Nixon Shigoli | akinsure.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) | National Chairman | Mr. John Kipkorir Lagat | aibk.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Vice-Chairman | Mr. Jonathan Marucha | aibk.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| CEO | Macknon Mwashi | aibk.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK) | Chairperson | Peter Kagia | iik.or.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Vice-Chairperson | Christine Ronga | iik.or.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
Who leads the largest insurers in Kenya
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 Holdings PLC (group) | — | Group MD and CEO | Mr. Tom Gitogo | britam.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | Ms. Celestine Munda | britam.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Britam General Insurance Company (Kenya) Limited | 6.58% (2025) | CEO & Principal Officer Britam General Insurance Company (K) Limited | Mr. James Mbithi | britam.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Britam Life Assurance Company (Kenya) Limited | life 22.57% (2025) | Acting CEO & Principal Officer Britam Life Assurance | Mr. Moses Kang’ethe | britam.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| CIC General Insurance Limited | 9.09% (2025) | Managing Director | Fred Ruoro | ke.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Group Managing Director & CEO | Mr. Patrick Nyaga | ke.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| CIC Life Assurance Limited | life 5.64% (2025) | Managing Director CIC Life Assurance Limited | Mr. Meshack Miyogo | ke.cicinsurancegroup.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| APA Insurance Limited | 8.53% (2025) | Ag. CEO, APA Insurance | Parul Khimasia | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Ag. PO, APA Insurance | John Kigochi | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Chair, APA Insurance | Aida Kimemia | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Group CEO | Risper Ohaga | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| APA Life Assurance Limited | life 6.17% (2025) | CEO, APA Life | Eric Wanting | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chair, APA Life | Giles Waugh | apainsurance.org, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| GA Insurance Limited (Kenya) | 7.53% (2025) | Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer | Madhav Kumar | gainsuranceltd.com, dated 2025-04-03, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL) | 7.5% (2025) | Chief Executive & Principal Officer | Njeri Jomo | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Zul Abdul | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Jubilee Life Insurance Limited (JLIL) | life 13.02% (2025) | Chief Executive Officer | Asman Mugambi | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Zul Abdul | jubileeinsurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| AAR Insurance Kenya Limited | 5.62% (2025) | CEO & Principal Officer | Justine Kosgei | aar-insurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairperson | Esther Koimett, CBS | aar-insurance.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Mayfair Insurance Company Limited (Kenya) | 3.97% (2025) | Managing Director | Joshua Chiira | ke.mayfairinsurance.africa, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Vishal Patel | ke.mayfairinsurance.africa, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| The Kenindia Assurance Company Limited | general 1.18%; life 7.72% (2025) | Managing Director | Mr. Yogesh Meshram | kenindia.com, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chairman | Dr Manu Chandaria | kenindia.com, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Pioneer Assurance Company Limited | life 3.84% (2025) | Managing Director - Pioneer Assurance | Emmanuel Opakasi | pioneerinsurance.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 |
| Group Managing Director & CEO | David K. Ronoh | pioneerinsurance.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Group Chairman | Mr. John Mark Okondo | pioneerinsurance.co.ke, read 31 Oct 2026 | ||
| Managing Director Pioneer General | Milcah Kinyua | pioneerinsurance.co.ke, 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 Kenya?
Mr. Godfrey Kiptum, MBS — Commissioner of Insurance, IRA Chief Executive Officer (according to ira.go.ke, read on 31 October 2026).
Who is the Chairman, Board of Directors of IRA Kenya?
Moses Njenga Chege (according to ira.go.ke, read on 31 October 2026).
Who leads the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI)?
Tom Gichuhi (Executive Director); Tom Gitogo (Chairman); Nixon Shigoli (Ex Officio Board Member) (according to akinsure.com, read on 31 October 2026).
Who heads the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF)?
Mr. Mohamed Sahal — Managing Trustee (according to pcf.go.ke, read on 31 October 2026).
Who heads the Social Health Authority (SHA)?
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, CBS — Chief Executive Officer (according to sha.go.ke, 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 Kenya. Leaders are listed for information, not as a contact point.
Sources
- Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Social Health Authority (SHA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Social Health Authority (SHA) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Britam Holdings PLC (group) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Britam Holdings PLC (group) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- CIC General Insurance Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- CIC Life Assurance Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- APA Insurance Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- APA Insurance Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- APA Life Assurance Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- GA Insurance Limited (Kenya) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- AAR Insurance Kenya Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Mayfair Insurance Company Limited (Kenya) — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- The Kenindia Assurance Company Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Pioneer Assurance Company Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)
- Pioneer Assurance Company Limited — leadership page (read 31 Oct 2026)