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Old Mutual vs Britam: which is right for you?

Old Mutual and Britam compete in similar segments, with Old Mutual's deeper roots in life and pensions and Britam's broader Kenyan retail footprint. Both run substantial investment arms. The choice often comes down to specific product features rather than overall reputation.

Old Mutual Kenya

insurance,900800

A South African-rooted insurer and asset manager with strong life and pensions products.

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Britam

insurance,852852

An East African diversified insurer with a substantial asset-management business.

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Which is better for what

Quick guide by use case. Pick the row that matches your situation.

For pension products with offshore investment exposure

Old Mutual Investment Group manages a wider book of offshore-aware pension products than Britam.

Old Mutual

For motor or general insurance

Britam's general-insurance book is bigger and the claims process is more digital.

Britam

For an integrated life-plus-investment policy

Old Mutual's heritage in unit-linked products is deeper and the structuring is more mature.

Old Mutual

At a glance

Old MutualBritam
Sectorinsuranceinsurance
M-PESA paybill900800852852
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Common questions

Are both Old Mutual and Britam in the East African market?

Yes. Both operate in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Which has bigger asset management?

Old Mutual's asset-management arm in Kenya is larger by AUM, in part due to its global parent's strength.

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