Britam's half-year profit dips to Sh2.5b despite revenue growth

Listed diversified financial services group Britam Holdings has posted a profit before tax of Sh2.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from Sh2.8 billion...
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Britam Holdings reported a profit before tax of Sh2.5 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease from Sh2.8 billion in the same period last year, despite growth in insurance revenue and investment income.
- Insurance revenue increased by 11 per cent to Sh19.7 billion from Sh17.8 billion.
- Group Managing Director Tom Gitogo attributed the profit decline to higher claims and the effects of a declining yield curve, emphasizing commitment to prompt customer claims.
- Britam’s total assets grew by eight per cent to Sh225 billion, and shareholders’ equity reached Sh31.2 billion.
- The firm did not recommend an interim dividend, opting to retain capital for growth, and is exploring expansion into new markets like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- New innovations include automated underwriting and a recently launched electric vehicle (EV) insurance product.
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