Independent insurance brokers and pension administrators since 1996

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Who we are

An independent broker founded in 1996

Sapon Insurance Brokers was founded on 9 December 1996 and has grown into divisions for general insurance, medical insurance, group life cover, and pension consulting and administration. Our clients are individuals, small and medium enterprises and large corporates in most counties.

Sapon Insurance Brokers Limited is registered as an insurance broker under the Insurance Act, 1984, and as a pension scheme administrator under the Retirement Benefits Authority Act, 1997. Our head office is in Nairobi and we have a branch in Eldoret.

Our vision

To be a leading, quality provider of insurance brokerage and pension administration services in Kenya and beyond.

Our mission

To serve our clients in a professional and competitive way that exceeds their expectations, and to build long-term relationships by offering quality products through our network of insurers. As third-party pension administrators we meet every record-keeping and fiduciary duty in a professional and ethical way.

Our philosophy

How we work with clients

We take on clients who value a close working relationship, because the right chemistry between client and broker drives good results.

Concept

Risk and insurance management, pension administration and advisory services with a personal touch. Our principals give each client dedicated attention.

Partnership

Your interests come first. We act on your behalf as a professional extension of your own team.

Objective

Practical solutions for risk financing and insurance problems, backed by a high standard of professional service.

Role

We learn your business and help you manage physical and financial risk on the best terms, taking account of your needs and how much risk you can carry.

Strategy

To be trusted as an extension of your business: your risk and insurance office.

Countrywide scope

We advise organisations across Kenya on risk, pensions, medical insurance, tenders and major claims, including disaster recovery.

Our commitments

Honest advice, ethical service

Honesty

We don't just tell you what you want to hear. Good cover may cost a little more today, but it keeps you in business after a loss.

Ethics

The right way isn't always the easiest. We avoid shortcuts that could put you or our reputation at risk.

Your privacy

Our code of conduct and the law require us to protect your privacy. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Open disclosure

We tell you our relationship with the insurer we recommend. We don't charge you: insurers pay our commission.

Our team

The people behind your cover

Named, qualified people who know your account, so you are never passed between strangers.

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Esther J. Maindi

Managing Director and Principal Officer

BA (Hons) UON, ACII, AIIK

Esther trained as an underwriter before becoming an insurance broker. She has been with Sapon since 1996 and is a director of the company.

John K. Arap Lagat, Director and General Manager

John K. Arap Lagat

Director and General Manager

BCom (Insurance), DPIIK, AIIK

John has been with Sapon since it was founded in 1996 and has more than 25 years in the insurance industry. He holds a BCom in Insurance from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Insurance from the College of Insurance, and has completed local and international courses including the Governance for Directors Development programme at the Co-operative University College of Kenya. He is National Chairman of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK), a member of the Academic Affairs Committee at the College of Insurance, and a member of the AKI/AIBK Committee Liaison for Underwriters and Brokers (CLUB).

Antony Mwanza Muli, Head of Pensions

Antony Mwanza Muli

Head of Pensions

TDPK course, College of Insurance

Antony joined Sapon in January 2009 and heads the pension department. He has more than 30 years in the pension industry, including 14 years at ICEA (now ICEA LION) from 1990 to 2004: four years in the servicing section and ten in life claims. He is also an ordained senior minister with Redeemed Gospel Church, pastoring RGC Wikililye and overseeing 19 other churches.

Patrick Kemei, Head of Marketing

Patrick Kemei

Head of Marketing

Law graduate, Diploma in Insurance (College of Insurance)

Patrick has been with Sapon for two years. He is responsible for tenders, marketing, underwriting of corporate business and sourcing new business, and has handled tenders, claims and underwriting for several of our recent corporate clients.

Judith Chepkogei Tirop, Underwriter

Judith Chepkogei Tirop

Underwriter

BA (Economics), University of Kabianga; Diploma in Insurance (College of Insurance)

Judith joined Sapon in 2023. She has three years of experience in underwriting, risk assessment and client relationship management.

Clients

Organisations we have served

Some of our current and past clients.

National Hospital Insurance Fund
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Geothermal Development Company
Kenya Veterinary Production Institute
Pest Control and Products Board
Kenya Literature Bureau
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
National Social Security Fund
Kenya National Highways Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Moi University
Tana & Athi Rivers Development Authority
National Oil Corporation of Kenya
Moi Education Centre
Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
Sunshine Secondary School
National Housing Corporation
KenGen
Kenya Seed Company Limited
Lavington Security
Tourism Fund
University of Eldoret
Kenyatta University
University of Kabianga
Machakos University
Capital Markets Authority
Agriculture and Food Authority
Commission for University Education
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