Britam has announced the appointment of Gwen Njiru Kinisu as Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Britam Life Assurance Kenya, marking a significant leadership transition as the organisation strengthens its life business and pursues new opportunities for growth.
In a statement, Britam said: “New Leadership. New Possibilities. One Shared Dream. We are delighted to welcome Gwen Njiru Kinisu to The Blue Tribe as she takes the lead as Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer of Britam Life Assurance Kenya.
With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Gwen joins us at a pivotal moment as we strengthen our life business and pursue new opportunities for growth. The journey ahead is about deepening customer trust, expanding access to insurance and building a stronger, more future-ready business.
We are excited to have Gwen on board as we take the next steps in our ASCEND journey.”
Kinisu brings extensive experience across Kenya’s insurance and financial services sector. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Prudential Kenya, where she led the organisation after previously holding the position of Chief Commercial Officer.
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Before that, she was General Manager for Direct Business at UAP Old Mutual Group and earlier held senior roles including General Manager for Bancassurance at National Bank of Kenya and Head of Alternative Channels and Bancassurance at Pan Africa Life Assurance Company.
Her career also includes earlier positions in bancassurance, business development and regional administration within the life insurance industry, as well as board-level experience with the International Centre for Research on Women – Africa.
Kinisu’s background spans commercial leadership, resource allocation, business management and the development of alternative distribution channels.
Britam expressed confidence that her appointment will support the company’s efforts to deepen customer trust, expand access to insurance products and build a more resilient life assurance business.
