Arusha, Tanzania, June 27, 2026 – Insurance Day celebrations concluded in style with the ICEA LION King of the Course Golf Tournament, bringing together insurance professionals, business leaders and golf enthusiasts for a day of sporting excellence, networking and industry engagement.
Sponsored by ICEA LION General Insurance, the tournament underscored the company’s commitment to fostering stronger collaboration within the insurance sector while promoting healthy competition and professional networking.
Karim Jamal emerged as the overall winner to claim the prestigious King of the Course title. His victory earned him a fully sponsored trip to represent Tanzania at the King of the Course Finals, scheduled to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, this October. He also received additional prizes during the tournament’s awards ceremony in recognition of his outstanding performance.
The event was attended by senior representatives from the ICEA LION Group, leaders of the Insurance Institute of Tanzania (IIT), as well as other distinguished guests and stakeholders from the insurance industry.
Speaking during the event, Jared Awando, Chief Executive Officer of ICEA LION General Insurance Tanzania, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen industry partnerships.
“At ICEA LION, we believe strong relationships are essential to building a resilient insurance industry. We are proud to support initiatives that bring professionals together while celebrating excellence both on and off the course,” he said.
The tournament marked the culmination of this year’s Insurance Day celebrations, highlighting the industry’s continued efforts to promote collaboration, professionalism and greater public awareness of the role of insurance in driving economic resilience.
About ICEA LION General Insurance
ICEA LION General Insurance has been providing trusted insurance solutions to Tanzanians since 1999. Its comprehensive portfolio includes motor, health, property and business insurance, helping individuals, families and organisations safeguard what matters most.
Guided by its Simba Wa Bima brand promise, the company remains committed to delivering reliable protection and innovative insurance solutions that empower customers to move forward with confidence. As part of the ICEA LION Group, one of East Africa’s leading financial services providers, ICEA LION continues to champion greater insurance awareness and financial resilience across Tanzania.
