Cecilia Makau is an experienced insurance professional with a distinguished career spanning over 22 years in the insurance industry. Her wealth of post-qualification experience has been acquired through working with leading brokerage firms, insurance companies, and specializing in Bancassurance. She is skilled in assessing risks and determining insurance coverage for clients, ensuring effective underwriting practices.

As a Bancassurance expert, Cecilia excels in managing the collaboration between banks and insurance companies, facilitating the distribution of insurance products through banking channels. With a focus on innovation, Cecilia has contributed to the development of insurance products that cater to evolving market needs and her strategic mindset and business acumen have led to successful business development initiatives, driving growth and revenue generation.

Cecilia holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Geography from the University of Nairobi and Fellowship in Insurance (FIIK) and Associate Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) from the College of Insurance.

With a total of 24 years of work experience in the insurance sector, Cecilia has a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s dynamics. For the past decade, she has focused on Bancassurance, playing a pivotal role in facilitating the partnership between banks and insurance providers. Her nine-year tenure at Credit Bank has been marked by significant contributions to the success of the Bancassurance division. Additionally, Cecilia has worked with prominent insurance companies such as Concord Insurance, Gateway Insurance, and Equity Insurance, further enriching her expertise and understanding of the insurance landscape.