CIC Insurance is part of CIC Group which is perhaps the largest insurance company in the East and Central region having its headquarters in Upper Hill Nairobi, Kenya. It is a composite financial services firm in the region, offering general, medical, life insurances, asset management, pensions and annuities in addition to investment products. CIC is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is one of only a handful of insurance companies. In 2012, it was awarded the Annual Insurance Claims Settlement Award by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya for its outstanding service quality.
CIC offers all general insurance covers in the market and is a leader in car insurance products in Kenya. CIC is the biggest car insurance company as per the IRA statistic released in 2018 for year ending December 2017.
CIC in conjunction with Specialty Assist Ltd (part of the Collinson Group), a UK global assistance network offer customers peace of mind when travelling overseas.
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CIC travel insurance cover is divided into Gold, Silver, Diamond, Budget and Student in descending order of cover limits. All these plans offer worldwide geographical cover unlike most other insurers in the Kenyan market that have region specific travel insurance plans.
The below is a brief summary of the key benefits of the CIC Worldwide BUDGET travel insurance plan. For a full breakdown of the benefits, please check on the product brochure
| BENEFIT | Limit (USD) |
| Emergency medical related expenses | 50,000 |
| Terrorism, hostage, hijack or wrongful detention | Included |
| Accidental Death | 5,000 |
| Journey Cancellation | 1,000 |
| Travel Delay | 100 |
| Travel Luggage Loss | 500 single limit 25% |
| Luggage Delay | 75 |
CIC Travel Insurance Rates
Of all the biggest insurance companies in the market, CIC has perhaps the cheapest travel insurance rates. The BUDGET travel insurance plan starts as low as USD 20 for a trip lasting up to 8 days for a single adult up to 70 years old. For the same plan, the Annual Multi Trip cover is USD 350 for an adult up to 66 years old. This BUDGET option is perfect for visitors requiring travel insurance as a requirement for the Schengen Visa Application process. It covers for USD 50,000 for the emergency medical expenses well above the mandatory EUROS 30,000 required by Schengen consulates in Kenya.
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