Insurance Regulatory Authority announces 49 vacancies across various roles

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has announced 49 new job openings across various roles in the insurance industry. Applications are being accepted until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The IRA, a state corporation under the Insurance Act, aims to regulate and promote the growth of the insurance sector. The job vacancies range from Grade IRA 4 to Grade IRA 9, with supervision roles holding the majority of the positions.

Specifically, eight supervisory roles make up 23 of the 49 vacancies. Other advertised positions include customer care, planning, accounting, internal audit, ICT, supply chain, risk management, quality assurance, security, records, and office administration. To apply, candidates must first submit their biodata online and then provide a hard copy of a signed application letter, CV, academic and professional certificates, national ID, salary details, and contact information for three referees.

Hard copies must be sealed, marked "Confidential," and include the job reference. The IRA emphasizes that unauthorized canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This recruitment occurs amid a challenging regulatory year for insurers, with several entities facing fines for late returns and statutory management due to financial difficulties.

The IRA is also introducing stricter risk-based capital requirements and monitoring import compliance with digital marine cargo insurance. The insurance market continues to expand, with a 11.2% increase in gross written premiums to Ksh352.29 billion by the end of September 2025. In 2026, the authority has approved 181 insurance brokers alongside licensed insurers.