Uganda Reinsurance Company

Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited commonly referred to as Uganda Re is a reinsurance company based in Kampala, Uganda. As of July 2022, it was the only locally registered, licensed reinsurer in Uganda. The company is privately owned.[1]

Uganda Reinsurance Company
Company typePrivate
IndustryReinsurance, Insurance
Founded1 January 2000; 24 years ago (2000-01-01)
HeadquartersKampala, Uganda
Key people
Twaha Kigongo Kaawaase
Chairperson of the Board
Ronnie Musoke
CEO
WebsiteHomepage

Overview

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Uganda Re is the oldest and among two locally registered Reinsurers in Uganda with Kenya Re. The company was established in 2000. It began commercial operations in 2013. Under current Uganda insurance laws, Uganda Re is guaranteed 15 percent re-insurance business generated within Uganda.[1][2]

As of January 2020, there were four reinsurance companies operating in Uganda. These were (a) Zep Re (b) Africa Re (c) Kenya Re and (d) Uganda Re.[3] The company undertakes reinsurance business from the African continent and the Indian Ocean Islands. Uganda Re reinsures both life and non-life insurance policies.[4]

As of March 2023, Uganda Re's shareholders' capital was reported as US$4,142,000.[5]

Ownership

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The shares of the stock of Uganda Reinsurance Company are privately owned. The table below illustrates the major shareholders in Uganda Re.[1]

Uganda Reinsurance Company Stock Ownership
Rank Name of Owner Domicile % Ownership
1 Zep Re Kenya
21.0
2 Kenya Re Kenya
11.0
3 Old Mutual Insurance Company Kenya
9.0
4 Uganda Insurers Association Uganda
8.0
5 Local Insurance Brokers Uganda
5.6
6 Continental Reinsurance Company Nigeria
5.0
7 Local Individuals Uganda
1.5
7 Other Institutional Investors Africa
38.9
Total
100.0

Governance

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Uganda Re is governed by a seven-person board of directors, chaired by Twaha Kigongo Kaawaase.[6] The company's chief executive officer is Ronnie Musoke.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c GCR (22 July 2022). "Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Jul 2022)". GCRatings.com (GCR). Ebène, Mauritius. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ Phoebe Calver (26 April 2016). "Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited". Africa Outlook Magazine. Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. ^ Daily Monitor (13 January 2020). "Reinsurance is growing; what does this mean to consumers". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  4. ^ URCL (4 September 2023). "About Us". Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (URCL). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  5. ^ Atlas Magazine (March 2023). "Uganda Re Technical Highlights". Atlas Magazine. Tunis, Tunisia. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  6. ^ URCL (4 September 2023). "Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited: Board of Directors". Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (URCL). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  7. ^ URCL (4 September 2023). "Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited: Senior Management Team". Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (URCL). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
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