News and updates – what’s been happening?
At JW Seagon we like to keep our clients well informed with relevant, informative updates. Here’s our latest news:
Understanding the risks within the education sector
As firm advocates of specialist insurance for specialist sectors, there’s little point in buying an ‘off-the-shelf’ product if you work in the education sector. With the unique risks posed to schools, colleges and universities, a bespoke approach is required – we call it Academic Options.
Insurers – are they a friend or foe? Our guide to valuing your property.
Home Insurance is one of the easiest insurance products to purchase, but it’s vital that you value your assets properly in order to get the right cover and the right price. Here’s our guide to valuing your property, showing the current construction costs per area in Kenya.
How to avoid the wrong headlines – insights on protecting your business
How to avoid the wrong headlines. David Seagon (Managing Director) gives his expert insights on protecting your business, people and assets from all types of risk.
3 questions that could save you money on your health insurance
How to reduce your health insurance premiums with three simple questions. Simon Ashworth (Group Head – Healthcare) gives his expert tips on how to reduce premiums, without compromising cover.
Tour operators and travel agents – are you really protected?
Behind the glamour of the travel industry, all agents and tour operators still have a business to run. Here are our views on insuring your travel company in East Africa.
Let the policyholder beware! – the do’s and don’ts when arranging cover.
Buying an insurance policy? We discuss the ins and outs, the ups and downs and the do’s and don’ts when arranging cover.
Insurance essentials for expats – invaluable tips on arranging cover
If you are moving or working abroad, you’ll probably have a million and one things to organise, including your insurance. Our article gives some invaluable tips on arranging cover – we advise that you don’t leave home without it!
Looking after the flower people – the JW Seagon Horti Plan
Buying your loved one some flowers this Valentine’s Day? The ‘true love’ starts with the growing and nurturing of the flowers, so from us all at JWS, thanks a bunch to all growers and farmers!
Good things come in threes!
Good things come in threes! - A very accurate saying that describes what we are about to bring all our existing and new Safari Plan clients.
The Kenyan insurance market – My wish list
Our Group Head of General Broking, Jeremy Clayton, gives his forthright and candid views on the state of the Kenyan insurance market. It includes the pros, cons, progress to date and his wish list for the future.
JW Seagon protects Safari Plan concept
JW Seagon launched its innovative and successful Safari Plan package insurance policy in 2014 and it has gone from strength to strength. It was an involved and time consuming project, but ultimately it has resulted in a product that is a true friend to the industry. Obviously, we have to protect our intellectual property rights and we have done and will continue to do so. Below is a communication issued which will explain things in more detail.
World Wildlife Conservation Day
At JW Seagon we care for our clients and we care for our wildlife. We support a number of wildlife and conservation charities in Kenya.
Buying or renewing your Travel Insurance policy?
Buying or renewing your Travel Insurance policy? The devil is well and truly in the detail and often hidden in the small-print.
Hear what David Seagon has to say about the JWS Safari Range
Hear what David Seagon has to say about the JWS Safari Range
Sleep Easy – get a home insurance quote at the click of a button!
JW Seagon decided to bring our own on-line facility to Kenya and Tanzania and we are delighted to announce our new Household quote system for our Sleep Easy product.
A fresh approach to insurance cover in Kenya
Modern-day risks, require modern-day protection. Discover how JW Seagon is leading the way in the Kenyan insurance market.
Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2017 – a roaring success
It was an absolute pleasure to attend MKTE from 03-05 October 2017. The JWS team were out in force for the three action-packed days.
International healthcare – are you asking the right questions?
As the Head of Healthcare at JW Seagon, I’m often asked "what makes a good international healthcare plan?"
Latest CQ newsletter (Care Quarterly – Issue 20) now available!
It's sometimes nice to mix business with pleasure and that's exactly what we have done in this edition of CQ
Kenya Travel – questions and answers
Having been resident here in Kenya for 4 years, there are changes that raise questions which I don’t seem to be able to find the answers to.
Landlords – what are your legal responsibilities?
A ‘must-read’ for all landlords – are your properties adequately insured? - we shed some light on the requirements around property insurance.
Laptops on airlines… are you covered?
Most of us will have seen the latest travel news relating to the carrying of laptops, tablets and larger mobile phones on certain flights.
I urge you to look carefully into that necessary evil!
So, here we are, living on the equator…full of fantastic safari opportunities across our beautiful country, the wilderness, the plains, wildlife, lodges, camps, hotels and everything good about Kenya. I urge you to look carefully into that necessary evil!
Our Arusha office in Tanzania
Tanzania clients and anyone working or living in and around Arusha, please remember our office is conveniently located and our doors are always open!
Your health insurance questions answered
Thank you to everyone who submitted a question to Simon Ashworth (Group Head – Healthcare). Simon has taken the time to review the most pertinent questions, including what are the key factors to consider when buying health insurance and why do premiums rise each year, and has answered them in an open and transparent manner.