News and updates – what’s been happening?

There are few things more aspirational in life than a tailor made suit, but when it comes to insurance, why do so many people settle for an ‘off-the-shelf’ solution? Jeremy Clayton, Group Head – General Broking, extols the virtues of tailor-made insurance products and outlines why you should never accept a one-size-fits-all approach.

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.

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. David Seagon (Managing Director) gives his expert insights on protecting your business, people and assets from all types of risk.

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.

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.

Buying an insurance policy? We discuss the ins and outs, the ups and downs and the do’s and don’ts when 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!

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!

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.

Buying or renewing your Travel Insurance policy? The devil is well and truly in the detail and often hidden in the small-print.

Modern-day risks, require modern-day protection. Discover how JW Seagon is leading the way in the Kenyan insurance market.

As the Head of Healthcare at JW Seagon, I’m often asked "what makes a good international healthcare plan?"

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.

A ‘must-read’ for all landlords – are your properties adequately insured? - we shed some light on the requirements around property insurance.

Most of us will have seen the latest travel news relating to the carrying of laptops, tablets and larger mobile phones on certain flights.

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!

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.