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Navigating the Global Insurance Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Uganda’s Insurance Sector

by SoftPower
January 24, 2025
Navigating the Global Insurance Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Uganda’s Insurance Sector

Saul Sseremba, CEO/Principal at Insurance Training College Kampala

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The global marketplace is undergoing a major transformation, reshaping how insurance products are delivered, how regulations are structured, and how customer needs are met. In this evolving environment, Uganda’s insurance sector faces both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. To remain competitive, the sector needs to adapt to these changes, while also ensuring that future professionals are equipped to navigate the shifting landscape.

With this growth comes a wave of new and complicated risks that must be managed carefully. One of the key outcomes of globalisation is the rise of cross-border insurance solutions. A study by the International Insurance Society highlighted that nearly 80% of companies with international interests now require tailored insurance products to cover risks across various countries. This presents an opportunity for local insurance providers to partner with global firms to deliver comprehensive coverage to businesses venturing beyond Uganda’s borders. These agreements enable policyholders to tap into new regions, enhancing their competitive edge and expanding business operations.

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However, these partnerships come with their own set of challenges. Local insurers often struggle with different regulations from country to country, currency fluctuations, and complicated claims across borders. These regulations encompass various aspects, including taxation, tariffs, and environmental standards, which can greatly impact operations across countries. To address this, insurance professionals must develop a strong understanding of international laws and regulations to create flexible policies that effectively tackle these issues.

Furthermore, regulatory bodies are updating rules to ensure transparency and ethical management within the insurance industry. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project, for instance, highlights how large-scale companies require advanced insurance policies to cover various cross-border risks, including environmental protection and liability issues.

Globalisation has also brought about a surge in digital technologies and e-commerce, which has transformed the insurance landscape. With everything moving online, there’s a growing demand for cyber insurance to protect against data breaches and cyberattacks.

Technology is already transforming the way insurance products are offered, presenting insurers with an opportunity to innovate. A key development is the rise of mobile money in Uganda, which enables payment of insurance premiums through mobile platforms. To stay relevant in the digital age both consumers and insurance professionals must leverage digital tools to create innovative solutions that meet the expectations of today’s tech-savvy connected world.

The Insurance Training College (ITC) is at the forefront of enhancing professionalism by equipping students with essential knowledge about emerging risks—like cyber threats, international regulations, and cross-border operations.

The future of the insurance industry depends on the professionals’ ability to adapt to these changes while maintaining strong ethical standards. With the right training and a forward-thinking mindset, they’ll play a key role in shaping the industry’s growth and success in the global market.

Saul Sseremba, the author is the CEO/Principal at Insurance Training College

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