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major local banks. A good listing of local banks and their contact details can
be found at www.theexpatriate.org.
Insurance
Insurance is big business in Nairobi, and as such attracts its fair share of disreputable
operators.While the only form of insurance that is compulsory to UN
staffers is a private vehicle policy, the pitfalls of life in Kenya make it wise to
consider other forms of personal and property coverage. Because of the high
number of vehicle thefts in Kenya, many insurance companies encourage their
customers to also insure their homes, their domestic staff and themselves with
them. However, it is worth shopping around as some firms can negotiate a
better deal with their reinsurers when providing insurance to expatriates or UN
staff. It is also well worth reading the fine print of any policy you do purchase
as some companies are notorious for escaping from claims because a minor
condition was not met or specific coverage was excluded from a policy.
Many UN staff have found it cheaper to insure their vehicles overseas,
although this still necessitates the purchase of a third-party policy in Kenya.
Otherwise, it makes sense to buy a comprehensive policy for your vehicle, or
at least to purchase a third-party policy that covers fire and theft (distinct in
Kenya from basic third-party coverage). Comprehensive coverage usually
Some of the most reputable and reliable insurance companies operating in
Nairobi are:
ALICO Kenya 711242
Jubilee Insurance 341030/340343
Kenindia Assurance 333100/333116
Madison Insurance 721970-1/717110
Pan Africa Insurance 247600/247217
UAP Provincial Insurance 712175/722600
Lion of Kenya 2710400
Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA) 221652/340365
Royal Insurance 2712620
Kenyan Alliance Insurance 241626/336500
UNON’s official insurance brokerage is Aon Minet Insurance Brokers (710053/717240).
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