Expert articles on motor, health, and general insurance, helping you make smarter coverage decisions.
Your bank is asking for insurance before releasing your home loan — but what cover do you actually need? We break down the essential insurance requirements for Kenyan homebuyers, from mortgage protection to building insurance, so you can secure your loan and protect your investment with confidence.
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Worried whether that insurance product you saw online is legit? Here's how the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) keeps digital insurance safe in Kenya, and what protections you have as a consumer when buying cover through apps and websites.
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specialist coverStruggling to afford crop or livestock insurance? The Kenyan government now subsidises 50% of agricultural insurance premiums to help farmers protect their livelihoods. Learn how to access this subsidy, who qualifies, and how an independent broker can help you navigate the process.
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specialist coverEver wondered how insurance can pay out without an assessor visiting your farm? Index-based insurance uses satellite data and weather stations to automatically trigger payouts when conditions are poor. Here's how this innovative cover works for Kenyan farmers.
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specialist coverCrop insurance protects Kenyan farmers from financial losses when drought, floods, or other weather events destroy their harvests. Learn how this cover works, what it pays for, and how an independent broker like Vike Insurance can help you find the right policy for your farm.
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life insuranceYes, you can! Self-employed Kenyans—from freelancers to jua kali workers—can open individual pension plans to secure their retirement. This guide explains how personal pension schemes work, what to look for, and how an independent broker can help you find the right plan for your future.
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life insuranceWorried about losing your retirement savings when you resign? Many Kenyan employees don't know what happens to their pension contributions when they leave a job. This guide explains your options clearly — from preserving your savings to transferring them — so you can protect what you've worked hard to build.
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life insuranceThink pension talk is boring? We get it. But understanding how retirement plans work in Kenya could be the difference between a comfortable retirement and financial stress in your golden years. This simple guide breaks down everything you need to know about pensions in plain language—no jargon, just straight talk.
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life insuranceMost employed Kenyans contribute to NSSF every month, but few know whether it will be enough for a comfortable retirement. This guide explains the difference between NSSF and private pension schemes, and helps you understand if you need additional retirement savings to maintain your lifestyle after work.
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Missed your insurance renewal date? Many Kenyans discover too late that their cover has lapsed, leaving them unprotected. Learn what insurance renewal really means, what happens when you forget to renew, and how to get your protection back on track.
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Feeling powerless against your insurance company? The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) protects your rights as a customer in Kenya. Learn what you're entitled to, how to hold insurers accountable, and why working with an independent broker puts you in control.
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Had your insurance claim denied and feeling frustrated? You're not alone. Learn the most common reasons Kenyan insurers reject claims, how to understand what went wrong with your policy, and the practical steps you can take to challenge a rejection or prevent it from happening again.
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Filing an insurance claim in Kenya doesn't have to be stressful. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire claims process — from the moment an incident happens to receiving your payout — so you know exactly what to do when you need your cover most.
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Your insurance policy document might look intimidating, but it's the key to knowing exactly what you're covered for. Learn how to read and understand every section of your policy so you can make claims confidently and avoid unpleasant surprises when you need your cover most.
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specialist coverWith so many pyramid schemes targeting Kenyans, it's natural to be sceptical about micro-insurance. Learn how to tell genuine insurance products from scams, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect yourself when buying affordable cover.
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