About United Insurance
Establishment: Founded in November 1994 by 87 Ethiopian individuals and enterprises, United Insurance Company SC (UNIC-ETHIOPIA) began with an authorized capital of Br 25 million and an initial paid-up capital of Br 8.073 million, marking its entry into the Non-Life Insurance Business.
Expansion: In 1997, UNIC-ETHIOPIA became the pioneer private-sector insurance company to underwrite Life insurance, introducing With Profits Individual Life Policy. In October 2000, it acquired Lion Insurance Company SC, establishing its leadership in the industry.
Shareholder Base: Currently owned by 708 shareholders, UNIC-ETHIOPIA continues to grow and expand its reach within the Ethiopian insurance sector.
Capital Growth: With the thirteenth Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in November 2022, UNIC-ETHIOPIA decided to increase its paid-up capital to ETB 1,500,000,000. By February 2024, the capital had reached ETB 1,056,846,000, reflecting the company’s commitment to financial stability and growth.
Vision: UNIC-ETHIOPIA aspires to be the best insurance company in Ethiopia, characterized by professionalism, commercial prowess, and responsibility, offering comprehensive insurance coverage at competitive rates.
Mission: The mission of UNIC-ETHIOPIA is to provide complete insurance covers at economic rates, accompanied by honest, prompt, and courteous claims services. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, the company aims to fully satisfy its customers, employees, shareholders, society, and the environment.
Core Values: United Insurance Company SC (UNIC-ETHIOPIA) upholds core values of customer supremacy, honesty, teamwork, dynamism, fairness, and social responsibility. By prioritizing customers, maintaining integrity, fostering teamwork, and embracing innovation, UNIC-ETHIOPIA aims to ensure fairness, equality, and positive social impact in all its endeavors.
Address and Contact Information
- Head Office: The United Insurance Company SC, Arada Subcity Woreda 01, H.No 220, Tewodros Square, < UNIC-ETHIOPIA > Building
- Phone: +251111263434
- Fax: +251111263677
- Email: united.insurance@unic-ethiopia.com
- P.O.Box: 1156 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Board of Directors
- Ato Wondwossen Teshome- Chairperson
- W/rt Teguest Yilma – Vice Chairperson
- Ato Amare Gashaw – Director
- W/ro Maryamawit Getamesay – Director
- Negussie Aberra (Eng.) – Director
- Ato Ermias Andarge – Director
- Ato Asrat Arega – Director
- Ato Ayalew Alemu – Director
- Ato Alemayehu Gebre – Director
- Ato Yinebeb Derseh – Director
Executive Management Team
- W/ro Meseret Bezabih – GM/CEO
- W/ro Azalech Yirgu – DGM-Life & MEDEXIN
- Ato Tesfaye Desta – DGM-Operations Non-Life
- W/rt Bethlehem Mekbib – Director-UIW & Tec. Services
- Ato Dereje Demessie – Director, Claims & Eng. Services
- Ato Tilahun Tadesse – Director, Business Development and Marketing
- Ato Engida Kassaye – Director, Finance and Investments
- Ato Gizie Alemu – Director, HR, and Admin.
- Ato Yealemayn H/Mariam – Controller
- Ato Aliye Mohammed – Manager, IT Services
- Ato Aron Kassaye – Manager, Legal Services
Annual Reports
Please visit https://unic-ethiopia.com/annual-report/