Madison Insurance in Kenya
Figures, claims and complaints
Madison Insurance Company
- Premium (KES million)
- 9,439.5
- Market share
- 4.16%
- Incurred claims ratio 2025 (%)
- 74.2%
- Complaints to IRA, Oct–Dec 2025
- 15
Madison Insurance Company
- Premium (KES million)
- 5,814.5
- Market share
- 2.47%
Regulator's figures, 2025, as printed — see the table below for the source.
Madison covers and prices in Kenya
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Madison companies licensed in Kenya
| Company | Licensed as |
|---|---|
| Madison Life Assurance Kenya Limited | Long-term (life) insurers |
| Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited | General 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.
Madison in Kenya: the regulator's figures (2025)
| Company | Premium (KES million) | Market share | Motor | Medical | Incurred claims ratio 2025 (%) | Complaints to IRA, Oct–Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Insurance Company | 9,439.5 | 4.16% | 4,112.4 | 3,232.1 | 74.2% | 15 |
| Madison Insurance Company | 5,814.5 | 2.47% | — | — | — | — |
Source: IRA Kenya — Insurance Industry Release Q4 2025 (Appendices 7, 18, 22; complaints Figures 2–3). Compare with any other insurer: compare two insurers in Kenya · largest insurers.
Before you buy from Madison in Kenya
- Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
- For motor cover, dial *352# or use verify.dmvic.com to check a motor certificate.
- 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: 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).
- If something goes wrong, complain to the insurer, then to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (complaints@ira.go.ke, toll-free 0800 724 499).
The rules above come from our guides: check a cover, licensed insurers and how to complain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Madison licensed in Kenya?
Yes. 2 Madison companies appear on the IRA Kenya list (notice dated 30 March 2026): Madison Life Assurance Kenya Limited; Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited.
How do I complain about Madison in Kenya?
Write to Madison first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (complaints@ira.go.ke, toll-free 0800 724 499).
How long does Madison 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).