Uganda’s top-performing insurance agents have been recognised at the 15th Annual Insurance Agents Awards 2025, with industry leaders and government officials using the platform to call for increased public awareness and stronger sector growth.
The awards ceremony, organised by the Uganda Insurers Association at Hotel Africana and brought together key players in the insurance industry to celebrate excellence among sales agents.
Presiding over the event, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao praised agents for their frontline role in driving insurance uptake across the country.
“Insurance is a very important part of the development of any country because it creates confidence in the economy,” Mao said.
He urged industry players to take advantage of ongoing discussions around the national health insurance framework to expand coverage.
“Let people know what insurance is all about. The government is now discussing health insurance. It's a big opportunity and we are willing to work with you to ensure that people understand that development demands insurance because uncertainties are there in life.”
The ceremony saw standout performers hounoured with awards, with Jude Okeya named Overall Industry Best Agent in the Retail Motor Comprehensive category, while Bob Tayebwa emerged the first Runner-Up for Highest Number of New Business Policies in Endowments.
Speaking at the event, the Uganda Insurers Association CEO, Jonan Kisakye said the awards highlight the critical contribution of agents to the sector’s development.
“The aim of the annual insurance agents awards is specifically organized by the Uganda Insurers Association to recognize, celebrate, and reward the outstanding performance and contributions of insurance agents to the insurance sector," Kisakye said.
He added that the event reflects the agents’ dedication to professionalism, customer focus, and consistent service delivery.
Uganda’s insurance sector continues to face challenges, with penetration still below 1% of GDP—one of the lowest levels in East Africa. In contrast, regional peers such as Kenya report significantly higher penetration rates of about 6%.
However, data from the Insurance Regulatory Authority indicates that the industry is growing at approximately 10% annually, driven largely by digital innovation and the expansion of microinsurance products.
Stakeholders say this growth momentum, coupled with supportive government policy—particularly the anticipated health insurance legislation—could significantly widen coverage and strengthen the sector’s contribution to the economy.
