IARS is led by a Council of elected practitioners, supported by a Secretariat that manages day-to-day operations, membership and events. The Council is elected annually by members at the Annual General Meeting.
Chairman
Certified Marine Surveyor with 30+ years in marine surveys, loss adjustment, recoveries and cargo loss prevention.
BCom (Insurance) & MBA (Strategic Management), University of Nairobi; Diploma, CII; Lloyd's Certificate of Surveying Proficiency.
Vice Chair
Insurance risk professional with 15+ years in risk management and ethical claims liability determination.
MSc Insurance & Sustainable Risk Management (Glasgow Caledonian, London); BBA (KeMU); ACILA (2017); ACII (2016); COP, College of Insurance (2003).
Secretary General
Certified Marine Surveyor with 10+ years in vessel, hull & machinery and cargo surveys.
BCom Banking & Finance (Africa Nazarene University); Professional Diploma in Management & Accountancy; IATA Dangerous Goods Diploma; COP, College of Insurance.
Treasurer
Insurance investigator with 15 years in claims handling, liability, workers' compensation and litigated claims.
Diploma in Fraud & Risk Management (CIPFA, London); COP, College of Insurance; CIFI (UK); CFCS (USA).
Council Member
Certified Loss Adjuster / Marine Surveyor with 5+ years' experience.
BCom (Insurance), University of Nairobi; CII Level 4 Diploma; Diploma, CILA; Africa Re YIPP alumnus; CILA Future Focus Committee; CILA Ambassador for Africa.
Council Member
Certified Loss Adjuster / Marine Surveyor with 15+ years' experience.
BCom Finance (Technical University of Mombasa); ICS-UK marine courses; Advanced Diploma in Cargo Surveying (Lloyd's Maritime Institute); Certified Private Insurance Investigator (IFIG/IIEA).
Council Member
Chartered Loss Adjuster with 12+ years' experience and a strong negotiation track record.
BSc Actuarial Science (JKUAT); MBA Project Management (Kenyatta University); Diploma, CII; ACILA.
Council Member
Automotive Engineer with 15+ years in vehicle assessment and valuation.
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Kenya Polytechnic); Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Kabete National Technical College); COP, College of Insurance.
Council Member
39 years' experience in insurance investigation and security consultancy.
Private Investigation (Investigative Training Institute, Maryland, USA); COP, College of Insurance; UNISA Criminology Modules 1 & 2.
Council Member
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Council Member · Former Chairman (Apr 2016 – Jul 2023)
Multi-line Loss Adjuster with 30 years' experience adjusting all classes of claims.
B.Ed Business Studies & Economics, Kenyatta University; ACII; ACILA; Affiliate ILASA; Associate IARS and IIK.
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Secretariat
Manages day-to-day operations, membership administration and events for the Institute.
Get in touch with the Secretariat for governance documents, partnership enquiries or membership guidance.
