The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority held a workshop between Insurance Commissioner Dr Baghayo Saqware and Tanzania’s insurance agents to develop a shared understanding of issues affecting the agent channel and to collect feedback on sector priorities. The Commissioner noted that there are 1,473 insurance agents, representing about 50% of the 2,918 insurance service providers, positioning agents as a key distribution group due to their reach among citizens. Discussion and feedback covered topics including digital systems and commission arrangements, with the aim of improving agent service delivery and supporting the government’s objective of expanding the availability and distribution of insurance services nationwide. The session in Dar es Salaam was attended by senior TIRA officials, agent leaders, a senior police inspector and agents.
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority 2025-12-29
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority convenes workshop with insurance agents to discuss digital systems and commissions
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority held a workshop with Insurance Commissioner Dr. Baghayo Saqware and agents to address issues in the agent channel and gather sector feedback. Discussions focused on digital systems and commission arrangements to enhance service delivery and support the government's goal of expanding insurance services nationwide. Senior TIRA officials, agent leaders, and a senior police inspector attended the session.