The Insurance Institute of East Africa (IIEA) is a leading regional centre of excellence dedicated to advancing professional education in insurance, finance, and compliance across Africa. Since our establishment in 2016, we have remained committed to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and professional recognition needed to thrive in today’s dynamic financial services landscape.
We offer a comprehensive suite of qualifications, certifications, designations, and membership programs designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals at every stage of their careers. Our programs bridge academic learning with practical industry relevance, ensuring that every learner gains the skills required to drive performance, professionalism, and progress across the insurance and financial sectors.
IIEA collaborates with some of the world’s most respected educational and professional institutions, including the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Germany), Cambridge International College (Britain), the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the International Compliance Association (ICA), and the Insurance Institute of America (The Institutes). Through these partnerships, we deliver globally recognized qualifications and certifications developed by industry experts and aligned with international best practices.
In response to the growing demand for expertise in Takaful Insurance and Islamic Banking, we offer specialized certifications in collaboration with AIMS UK and the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP), supporting the expansion and professionalization of the Takaful financial sector across Africa. Additionally, our partnership with the International Fraud Training Group (IFTG), USA, enables us to provide advanced programs in Insurance Fraud Management — equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to detect, prevent, and manage fraud effectively.
Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our cutting-edge digital learning platforms that deliver flexible, accessible, and high-impact training solutions. These platforms allow learners to acquire relevant skills in insurance, fraud management, and compliance through inclusive and technology-driven learning experiences that adapt to changing market needs.
IIEA is accredited as a National Industrial Training Provider (Ref: NITA/TRN/1365) under Kenya’s National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), a testament to our commitment to quality, compliance, and excellence.
We are also proud members of the Association of African Insurance Educators and Trainers (AAIET), having been formally admitted during the 51st African Insurance Organisation (AIO) Conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in May 2025 — a recognition of our contribution to the advancement of insurance education on the continent.
Today, IIEA continues to shape the future of insurance education in Africa through partnerships, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to developing competent professionals who will drive the industry’s growth and transformation across the region and beyond.
To deliver accessible, high-quality insurance education and training that equip learners with practical skills, professional competence, and global perspectives - empowering them to excel in a competitive industry and contribute to a stronger, more resilient insurance future.
To be Africa's leading centre for insurance education and training - inspiring a new generation of professionals and leaders to drive excellence, innovation, and transformation across the insurance industry in Africa and beyond.
Insurance Institute of East Africa
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