Britam
Africa's leading diversified financial services group -- insuring and investing for a better Africa.
Overview
Britam Holdings PLC is a leading diversified financial services group headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Founded in 1965 as a foreign branch of British-American Insurance Company Limited, Britam has grown into one of Africa's largest and most diversified insurance and financial services groups, operating across seven African countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Britam holds the top position as Kenya's number one life insurer for 19 consecutive years (as of 2026), commanding a 25% life market share. The Group posted a record FY 2025 pre-tax profit of KES 7.9 billion (an 8% increase year-over-year), with insurance revenue rising 11% to KES 41.7 billion and total assets reaching KES 243 billion.
The Group is executing its 2026--2030 ASCEND strategy, built around six pillars: African Expansion, Sustainability and Governance, Customer Obsession, Execution Excellence, Nurturing People and Partnerships, and Digitalization and Innovation.
Products & Services
Life Assurance
Key Features
- Individual and group life insurance
- Savings and investment-linked policies
- Retirement and pension administration products
General Insurance
Key Features
- Motor insurance (including AI-powered claims settlement and EV insurance)
- Fire, accident, liability, and marine insurance
- Property insurance
Health Insurance
Key Features
- Individual and group medical insurance
- Microinsurance health products
Asset Management
Key Features
- Investment advisory and fund management (Britam Asset Managers)
- Real estate investment and management (Britam Properties)
Microinsurance (Britam Connect)
Key Features
- Embedded insurance integrated into mobile and digital financial services
- Pay-as-you-go premium models targeting gig workers, low-income households, and small businesses
- Licensed by IRA in 2025; targeting 25 million people across Africa in 5 years
- Over 4 million Kenyans covered; 40%+ microinsurance market share in Kenya
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1965
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employees
- 1000+
Category & Focus
Last updated: 2026-05-11