Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) data shows claims almost doubled from Sh26.69 billion in 2021 to Sh52.61 billion in 2025 as insurers grappled with higher healthcare prices and increased use...
By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
A gym session, a flu jab, a health check or a reminder to take medicine may not look like typical insurance business. Kenya’s medical insurers are increasingly treating such interventions as part of the business, hoping that keeping customers healthier will also keep claims under control.
Kenya’s healthcare costs are projected to grow by 13.5 percent in this year, up from 9.8 percent in 2023, according to Aon…
The scheme allows members to access inpatient and outpatient services through pooled contributions
Companies in Kenya spend millions of shillings on employee medical schemes annually, making it a key component of staff costs.
One of the biggest drivers for health insurance claims last year was heart disease.
Globally, insurers are relying on predictive analytics to identify risks earlier, improve pricing accuracy and develop more…
Fraud remains one of the most persistent and expensive challenges. According to the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit, 184 cases…
