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Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Uganda is the government agency responsible for regulating, supervising, and developing the insurance industry in Uganda. It was established by the Insurance Act, 2017 to ensure the effective administration, supervision, regulation, and control of insurance business in Uganda.

Established

2017

Headquarters

Kampala, Uganda

Official Name

Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda

Regulatory Scope

6 key areas

Key Responsibilities

  • Licensing and supervising insurance companies, brokers, and agents
  • Protecting the interests of insurance policyholders and beneficiaries
  • Promoting public awareness about insurance
  • Ensuring the stability of the insurance sector
  • Advising the government on insurance policy matters
  • Fostering fair competition in the insurance industry

IRA

Phone

+256 417 425 500

Address

Plot 5 Kyadondo Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, P.O. Box 22855, Kampala, Uganda

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Consumer Protection

If you have a complaint about a financial service provider regulated by IRA, you can file a formal complaint following their established process.

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