MEDICAL INSURANCE WEBINAR

Medical Insurance in Focus: Market Trends, Cost Drivers & IPMI

Dates: 3rd - 4th November 2026

Course Overview

The 2026 Medical Insurance Webinar brings together medical insurance practitioners for an insightful discussion on market performance, key drivers of medical costs, and the growing impact of chronic conditions on healthcare expenditure.

The webinar will also feature a panel discussion titled "Demystifying IPMI", where industry leaders will share their experiences and insights on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends in International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI).

Course Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand key trends shaping the medical insurance market.
2. Identify the major drivers of medical claims costs, including the impact of chronic conditions.
3. Gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with IPMI.

Course Outline

Day 1: 3rd November 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EAT

Medical Insurance Overview

• Key trends in the health insurance landscape
• Key medical claims cost drivers
• The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their impact on medical insurance costs

Day 2: 4th November 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EAT

Panel Discussion: Demystifying IPMI

Panelists

Ezekiel Macharia
CEO & Chief Actuary
Kenbright Holdings

Uditha Jayaratne
CEO & Principal Officer, Kenya
Managing Director, Africa
Bupa

David Obonyo
General Manager, Health
Britam Insurance

Justine Kosgei
Group CEO
AAR Insurance

Maxime Claessens
General Manager, Africa & Country Manager, Kenya
Cigna Healthcare

Target Audience

Medical insurance underwriting managers, claims managers, case managers, actuarial analysts, and insurance brokers with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Logistics

The webinar will be conducted online through the ZEP-RE Academy Learning Management System (LMS). Participants are required to have a stable internet connection and access to a digital device, preferably a laptop or tablet.

Delivery Approach

Day 1: A 90-minute presentation by industry experts, followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer session.

Day 2: A brief case study presentation, followed by a moderated panel discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with panelists through questions, comments, and shared observations.

Webinar Time

• 11:00 AM EAT (East Africa Time)
• 10:00 AM CAT (Central Africa Time)
• 9:00 AM WAT (West Africa Time)
• 8:00 AM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Mode of Delivery: Online via the ZEP-RE Academy LMS.