Going by the Standard Investment bank report on the performance of Jubilee insurance;
Sluggish growth in profit was due to the upturn in the equities market as well as a high interest rate environment.
Net earned premium climbed 27.7% to KES 15.4bn while claims payable climbed 40% with loss ratio deteriorating significantly to 91% vs. 83% FY11.
Jubilee primarily writes medical insurance which is facing stiff competition from the likes of CIC and UAP.
The company makes most of its profits from equities and investing in government securities as opposed to its core business of insurance.
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Wealth=Income + Investments - Lifestyle