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Job Recruitment at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

Posted:Feb 17

Company Details
Name:Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
Industry: Government Administration
Website: http://www.ira.go.ke/
Description: Vision: To be the leading insurance industry regulator. Mission: To effectively regulate, supervise, develop the insurance industry and protect insurance beneficiaries. Core Values: (i)Accountability: -We exercise prudence in use of public resources entrusted to IRA. (ii)Team Spirit: -We work effect… Vision: To be the leading insurance industry regulator. Mission: To effectively regulate, supervise, develop the insurance industry and protect insurance beneficiaries. Core Values: (i)Accountability: -We exercise prudence in use of public resources entrusted to IRA. (ii)Team Spirit: -We work effectively with others across functional lines to accomplish objectives. (iii)Transparency: -We promote openness and candidness. (iv)Integrity: -We will serve our customers in an impartial, effective and professional way with the highest ethical standards. (v)Customer focus:-We are committed to achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction. (vi)Creativity: -We believe in continuous improvements in the conduct of our business. The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a statutory government agency established under the Insurance Act (Amendment) 2006, CAP 487 of the Laws of Kenya to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance industry. It is governed by a Board of Directors which is vested with the fiduciary responsibility overseeing operations of the Authority and ensuring that they are consistent with provisions of the Insurance Act. The Authority is a precursor to the then Office of the Commissioner of Insurance that came into existence with the enactment of the Insurance Act, CAP 487 in 1986. Prior to this, insurance regulation was based on the UK legislation under the Companies Act 1960. In executing our mandate, we adhere to the core principles of objectivity, accountability and transparency in promoting not only compliance with the Insurance Act and other legal requirements by insurance/reinsurance companies and intermediaries but also sound business practices. We therefore practice regulation and supervision that enables industry players to be innovative and entrepreneural. Bearing in mind industry differences in terms of size, extent and complexity, necessitating changes in operating and investment decisions helps cut down on compliance costs. Since in the long run, this has impacts on productivity and growth of the insurance sector, the Authority deploys significant resources in monitoring market behaviors, compliance and solvency issues. In line with the Insurance Act, the functions of IRA are to: The Authority works collectively and individually with Industry players in achieving the following fundamental insurance regulatory objectives: (i)Ensure compliance by insurance/reinsurance companies and intermediaries with legal requirements and sound business practices; (ii)Promote voluntary compliance; (iii)Set clear objectives and standards of intervention for insurance/reinsurance companies and intermediaries or type of intervention; (iv)Protect consumers and promote high degree of security for policyholders; (v)Promote efficient, fair, safe and stable markets; (vi)Maintain the confidence of consumers in the market; (vii)Ensure insurance/reinsurance companies and intermediaries remain operationally viable and solvent; and (viii)Establish a transparent basis for timely, appropriate and consistent supervisory intervention, including enforcement View more View less
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Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Degree
Job Experience: 12+ Years
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Job Category: Information Technology, Legal
Job Description

Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) – Latest Recruitment
Category: Government
Posted: 17th February 2026
Deadline: 9th March 2026

Open Jobs
1.     Deputy Director, Legal Services
2.     Deputy Director, Governance and Regulatory Services
3.     Deputy Director, Cybersecurity Supervision
4.     Deputy Director, Supervision (Prudential)

Minimum Requirements (Likely)
Applicants should:
•     Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Governance, IT/Cybersecurity, Finance, or related fields (depending on role).
•     Possess a Master’s degree or professional certification in the relevant discipline (an added advantage).
•     Have extensive experience in regulatory services, legal practice, cybersecurity oversight, or prudential supervision.
•     Demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
•     Be familiar with insurance industry regulations, compliance frameworks, and supervisory standards.
•     Show professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service values.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) application guidelines.

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