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Monarch Insurance in Kenya: licensed companies, regulator figures, claims and complaints

Short answerChecked 23 September 2026
In Kenya, Monarch operates through 2 companies on the IRA Kenya list (notice dated 30 March 2026): The Monarch Insurance Company Limited (long-term (life) insurers); The Monarch Insurance Company 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 Monarch with the other licensed insurers before you sign.

Monarch companies licensed in Kenya

CompanyLicensed as
The Monarch Insurance Company LimitedLong-term (life) insurers
The Monarch Insurance Company 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 Monarch 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 (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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monarch licensed in Kenya?

Yes. 2 Monarch companies appear on the IRA Kenya list (notice dated 30 March 2026): The Monarch Insurance Company Limited; The Monarch Insurance Company Limited.

How do I complain about Monarch in Kenya?

Write to Monarch 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 Monarch 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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