AXA Global Healthcare Announces Strategic Collaborations In Africa

AXA Global Healthcare has announced a landmark strategic collaboration with Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya Limited, signalling its long-term commitment to the African region. The collaboration will be underpinned by an exclusive distribution agreement with leading local broker Executive Healthcare Solutions Limited (EHS), positioning AXA Global Healthcare for significant growth in the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market.

For business incepting 1 October 2025, all AXA Global Healthcare policies in Kenya will be underwritten locally by Old Mutual, a leading health insurer in East Africa. This collaboration ensures customers benefit from the combination of AXA’s global healthcare standards and Old Mutual’s trusted local market expertise – aligning local regulatory compliance with best-in-class service.

Karim Idilby, Chief Growth Officer at AXA Health International,  commented: “Collaborating with Old Mutual represents a major milestone in our global growth strategy – and more importantly, in our long-term commitment to Africa. Old Mutual's leadership position in Kenya and Africa   makes them an ideal partner, particularly as we focus on the Individuals and SMEs strategic growth segments.

“Working with such a trusted market leader means we can deliver meaningful value to customers while building ties in local markets.”

Japheth Ogalloh, Managing Director, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya added:

“We’re excited to collaborate with AXA Global Healthcare to bring trusted local underwriting together with world-class international health coverage. This collaboration means we can bring high-quality solutions that truly meet the evolving needs of individuals and businesses across Kenya.”

To further support growth in the region, AXA Global Healthcare has also entered into an exclusive distribution collaboration with Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) Limited. The agreement includes the renewal-based transfer of EHS’s existing IPMI customer portfolio across multiple African countries for business effective 1   August 2025. This covers both individual and SME clients, with  AXA Global Healthcare and  EHS  also working together to attract and serve new customers across selected markets.

As part of the agreement, EHS will act as the sole distributor of the newly developed Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP) – a product designed to deliver both global and regional cover, closely matching existing customer benefits to ensure a smooth transition.

Andy O'Cain, Global Head of Distribution at AXA Health International, said: “Our goal is to become the leading player in  East Africa's IPMI market  – and this dual collaboration gives us the perfect platform to achieve that.

“Following our successful partnership with Daman Insurance, the unrivalled market leader in domestic health insurance in the UAE – the world's second largest international health insurance market – we continue building relationships with market leaders. EHS's deep regional expertise and extensive network, combined with AXA's global strength, mean we are uniquely placed to deliver for both existing and new customers.”

Aly Maherali, CEO at Executive Healthcare Solutions, commented:

"Our deep understanding of the African market means we know what clients truly need from their international health cover. By collaborating exclusively with AXA Global Healthcare, we’re able to offer solutions supported by a trusted global brand - giving our clients confidence and peace of mind as they navigate today’s complex healthcare landscape."

“It is through collaborations such as this, that we are able to fully realise our vision of reimagining Global Healthcare in Africa. Having operated in Sub-Saharan Africa for over 25 years, we understand the market, and we are committed to meeting the needs of all our clients through efficient and customer centric service”

This announcement follows AXA Global Healthcare’s recent market expansion in the UAE, as the company continues to build momentum in key global growth regions.

The information in this article is correct at the time of publishing.