Kenya's Home for Insurance Service Providers
The non-profit professional home for loss adjusters & risk surveyors across five insurance specialisms — upholding ethics and working alongside the IRA.
Year IARS was founded in Nairobi
Recognised professional specialisms
Years of professional education & CPD
Regional & international conferences yearly
Annual Conference, 6–8 May 2026
Meet the people behind IARS
Governed by practising professionals and supported by a dedicated Secretariat.
Full Council listing available on request — contact the Secretariat to confirm current office bearers.
Built by Practitioners, for Practitioners
Founded in 2001 and based in Nairobi, the Institute of Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors (IARS) is a non-profit professional body that sets ethical standards and advances professional education across five insurance specialisms. We bring practitioners, insurers, brokers and regulators together under one code of practice — Service With Ethics.
We work closely with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and partner institutions including the Association of Kenya Insurers, the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (UK) and the College of Insurance to keep our members’ skills current and our standards credible.
Every Specialism, One Professional Body
IARS represents practitioners across the full breadth of insurance loss and risk work in Kenya. Explore the specialisms we serve.
Loss Adjusting & Assessing
Independent, fair assessment of insurance claims — from valuation to settlement recommendation — upholding accuracy and impartiality.
Risk Surveying & Management
Site surveys, hazard evaluation and risk mitigation advice that help insurers and businesses understand exposure before loss occurs.
Marine Surveying
Vessel, cargo and marine liability surveys carried out to international standards for Kenya's maritime and shipping insurance sector.
Insurance Surveying & Investigation
Fraud detection, forensic investigation and technical surveys that safeguard the integrity of the claims process.
Motor Assessing
Accurate vehicle damage assessment and repair-cost evaluation, delivered with consistency across Kenya's motor insurance market.
Ready to join?
Membership is open to practising and aspiring professionals across all five specialisms.
Membership Built on Credibility
An IARS membership signals to insurers, regulators and clients that you meet a recognised professional standard.
Ethical Standards
A binding code of conduct — Service With Ethics — that protects the credibility of every accredited member.
CPD & Education
Structured continuing professional development, CILA (UK) accredited pathways, and skills workshops.
Industry Network
Bi-annual regional and international conferences that connect you with peers, insurers and regulators.
Regulator Trust
Recognition that helps insurers, brokers and corporate partners verify your credibility at a glance.