Kenya · East Africa · class R
Reinsurer insurance companies in Kenya
5 licensed reinsurers, 8% of the 64 insurance entities supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority. Carriers that accept risk ceded by primary insurers.
| Company | Class | Parent / group | Ownership | Regulator | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Reinsurance Ltd (Kenya) | RReinsurer | Continental Re | Pan-African group | IRA | Verified |
| East Africa Reinsurance Co | RReinsurer | Independent | Domestic private | IRA | Verified |
| Ghana Reinsurance Co (Kenya) | RReinsurer | Ghana Re | Pan-African group | IRA | Verified |
| Kenya Reinsurance Corp (Kenya Re) Listed | RReinsurer | Government of Kenya (60%) / NSE | State-owned / parastatal | IRA | Verified |
| WAICA Reinsurance (Kenya) | RReinsurer | WAICA Re | Pan-African group | IRA | Verified |
No insurers match that filter.
About reinsurers in Kenya
How many reinsurers are licensed in Kenya?
5 of the 64 licensed insurance entities in Kenya are classified as reinsurer (8%), according to the IRA register as reflected in this directory (verified - full register).
Who regulates reinsurers in Kenya?
Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), under Insurance Act Cap 487; risk-based capital. Official website: https://ira.go.ke.
Are the reinsurers in Kenya locally or foreign owned?
3 of 5 belong to pan-African or foreign multinational groups (including Continental Re, Ghana Re, WAICA Re), 1 are state-owned, and the rest are domestic private companies.
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