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August 28, 2025
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CIC H1 Profits Down 10% as Investments, Asset Management Cushion Insurance Cost

CIC H1 Profits Down 10% as Investments, Asset Management Cushion Insurance Cost

CIC Insurance Group posted a 10% drop in H1 profit to 638 Mn, cushioned by 121% investment gains and 37% growth in asset management income...

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CIC Insurance Group reported a 10% decline in half-year profit after tax to KSh 638.5 Mn, despite growth in insurance revenue, as increased insurance costs were largely cushioned by strong investment and asset management income.

  • Profit after tax fell to KSh 638.5 Mn, down 10% year-on-year, while total assets expanded 13% to KSh 70.1 Bn in the first half of 2025.
  • CIC’s insurance revenue grew by 8.4% to KSh 13.87 Bn, but insurance service results plunged 88% to KSh 128.2 Mn due to higher claims and underwriting costs.
  • Net investment result surged 121% to KSh 1.51 Bn and asset management income increased 37% to KSh 829.33 Mn, offsetting the drag from insurance profitability.

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