INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL PRUDENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN KENYA

  • Benard Onyango Ajwang  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Dr. P. Karanja Ngugi Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya
  • Dr. Kennedy Ogollah University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya
  • Dr. George Orwa Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya
Keywords: Insurance, Financial, Prudence, Performance, Management Introduction

Abstract

The measure of performance of insurance companies must not be just on their rate of return on investment but should also include aspects that relates to financial prudence like levels of customer satisfaction, speed of claims settlement and also quality of underwriting services. Financial Strategic Intelligence is the key and road map to be followed by any insurance company that aspires to succeed in the undefined industry climate. It was however found that there are marked differences in the conformity and usage of strategic intelligence and its components in the insurance industry with a measurable difference between large and small organisations. It is, however, generally viewed that the use of a strategic intelligence framework could greatly enhance decision-making.

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Author Biographies

Benard Onyango Ajwang,  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Dr. P. Karanja Ngugi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

Dr. Kennedy Ogollah, University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya

Lecturer, University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya

Dr. George Orwa, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

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Published
2016-01-31
How to Cite
Ajwang, B. O., Karanja Ngugi, P., Ogollah, K., & Orwa, D. G. (2016). INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL PRUDENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN KENYA. IJRDO - Journal of Business Management, 2(1), 42-58. https://doi.org/10.53555/bm.v2i1.1066

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