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Insurance brokers to be accredited under new Act amidst poor industry performance

By Joakim Bwana | 2mos ago

The outgoing Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK) director, Ms Caroline Munene (left) with Mr Sammy Makove (centre), the Commissioner Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and the IIK incoming Director , Mr Jospeh Jamwaka. [File, Standard]

All insurance brokers will be registered and accredited by the Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK) following the launch of the Insurance Professional Act 2025.

The said Act has set a strong framework for professional conduct, reinforcing the values that are key to building and sustaining public trust in insurance.

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