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Insurance claim letter template (Kenya)

Also called: Insurance Claim Demand Letter

What it is for

Pressing an insurer to pay a claim it is delaying or refusing.

The Kenyan law it follows

  • Insurance Act Cap 487 — s.203 (insurer to admit or deny liability and pay within ninety days of the claim being reported)
  • Insurance Act Cap 487 — s.204A (complaint to the Commissioner of Insurance)
  • Law of Contract Act Cap 23

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You can prepare this yourself. It is still wise to have an advocate read it before you sign, especially where a lot of money or a long commitment is involved.

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Sample insurance claim letter

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7 October 2026 Jubilee Allied Insurance Company Limited P.O. Box 30376-00100, Nairobi Dear Sir/Madam, RE: POLICY NO. FIR/NBI/2025/118204 — KAHAWA FRESH TRADERS LIMITED — DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT OF FIRE CLAIM OF KES 23,400,000 We act for Kahawa Fresh Traders Limited, your insured under the above policy. The insured suffered a fire on 14 May 2026 at its warehouse at Industrial Area, Enterprise Road, which destroyed stock. The fire brigade report and the loss adjuster's report dated 30 June 2026 confirm that an electrical fault caused the fire. The loss is covered by the policy and the amount claimed is KES 23,400,000.

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This is a sample for general information. It is not legal advice and may not suit your situation. Laws change, and a document has to fit your own facts; have an advocate check it before you rely on it.