Insurance mergers and buyouts loom on new accounting rules

Godfrey Kiptum (right), IRA acting commissioner of insurance. FILE PHOTO | NMG

More mergers and acquisitions are expected in the insurance industry this year as new accounting standards meant to improve balance sheet disclosures start taking effect.

Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is engaging standard-setting bodies and will be advising companies on compliance to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 and 17.

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