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AAR in Kenya: licensed companies, claims and complaints

Short answerChecked 23 September 2026
In Kenya, AAR operates through 1 company on the IRA Kenya list (notice dated 30 March 2026): AAR Insurance (Kenya) Limited (general insurers). Each company is licensed on its own. Before you buy, dial *352# or use verify.dmvic.com to check a motor certificate. You have the choice: compare AAR with the other licensed insurers before you sign.

AAR companies licensed in Kenya

CompanyLicensed as
AAR Insurance (Kenya) LimitedGeneral insurers

Source: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya, Licensed Entities 2026 (notice dated 30 March 2026). Names are reproduced as the regulator lists them. A licence is not a rating: it means the company may sell insurance in Kenya.

Before you buy from AAR in Kenya

  1. Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
  2. For motor cover, dial *352# or use verify.dmvic.com to check a motor certificate.
  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: the insurer must settle within 90 days of the claim being reported once all documents are provided, or pay a 5% penalty (Insurance Act s.203).
  5. If something goes wrong, complain to the insurer, then to the Insurance Regulatory Authority ([email protected], toll-free 0800 724 499).

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

AAR in other East African countries

CountryLicensed companies
UgandaAAR General Insurance Uganda Ltd

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 AAR. Brand names belong to their owners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AAR licensed in Kenya?

Yes. 1 AAR company appears on the IRA Kenya list (notice dated 30 March 2026): AAR Insurance (Kenya) Limited.

How do I complain about AAR in Kenya?

Write to AAR first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to the Insurance Regulatory Authority ([email protected], toll-free 0800 724 499).

How long does AAR have to pay a claim in Kenya?

The same rule applies to every insurer in Kenya: the insurer must settle within 90 days of the claim being reported once all documents are provided, or pay a 5% penalty (Insurance Act s.203).

Sources

  1. Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya — Licensed Entities 2026
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