How Equity Bank Uganda Is Expanding Access To Insurance, Financial Protection

By James Sserumaga, Head of Bancassurance, Equity Bank Uganda Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than UGX 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance providers, generating…

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Absa Bank Uganda leads the bancassurance market with record growth in 2024

Bancassurance has continued to revolutionize Uganda’s insurance sector, with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Q4 report indicating UGX 225b Gross Written Premium (GWP) in 2024 from UGX 179b in 2023. The report indicates that bancassurance contributed 12.56% to the entire insurance industry in quarter four of 2024. Since its rollout, the product has become a…

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Equity Group Reports Kshs 60.7 Billion Profits

Equity Group Holdings Plc continues to deliver solid financial results, underpinned by the Group’s strategic focus on diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. With strong liquidity, capital buffers, and robust regional businesses, the Group is poised to maintain its leadership position in the region and continue driving sustainable growth. While releasing the full year 2024 results,…

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