Prudential Uganda is expanding its professional adviser network as the insurer records growing participation in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) across its African operations.
The company said 275 Prudential advisers across Africa qualified for MDRT in the first half of 2026, following 662 qualifiers recorded in 2025.
MDRT is an international benchmark for professional standards in life insurance and financial services, with membership reflecting advisers’ performance and commitment to professional development.
Uganda contributes to regional growth
Uganda recorded 41 MDRT-qualified advisers in 2025, adding to Prudential Africa’s expanding pool of professionally recognised advisers.
The insurer said the development supports its efforts to build a stronger advisory workforce capable of helping customers address long-term financial needs, including savings, education costs and income protection.
Prudential’s businesses in Nigeria and Ghana have also maintained leading positions in their respective markets and were included among the MDRT 2026 Global Top 100 companies.
Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Africa, said the rising number of advisers reflects growing awareness among African families about financial planning.
He said the expansion of the agency network would allow Prudential to reach more customers while supporting higher professional standards across the industry.
“Africa has become Prudential’s fastest-growing MDRT community globally,” Aryee said, adding that the company was encouraged by the progress of its adviser network.
Training and mentorship
Prudential said its MDRT qualification pathway includes recruitment, product and sales training, needs-based advisory coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders.
Advisers also receive access to digital tools and opportunities for professional learning and peer networking.
The programme is supported by Prudential plc’s three-year global partnership with MDRT, which began in 2025. Through the arrangement, advisers across Prudential’s markets can access international learning opportunities, leadership development and industry best practices.
The company said the approach is intended to help advisers better understand customers’ financial circumstances and develop long-term relationships based on their individual needs.
Uganda targets wider insurance participation
Tetteh Ayitevie, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Uganda, said the country’s life insurance market still has substantial potential for expansion.
He said professional financial advice would be important in helping more Ugandans understand the role of life insurance and make informed decisions about their finances.
Ayitevie said Prudential’s investment in training, technology and mentorship was focused on developing advisers who could become trusted professionals for Ugandan families.
He added that MDRT provides advisers with exposure to international standards, learning resources and a culture of professional development.
Parent company reports higher new business profit
The growth of Prudential Africa’s adviser network forms part of the broader strategy of its parent company, Prudential plc, which operates the world’s second-largest MDRT agency force.
In its half-year results for the six months ended June 2026, Prudential plc reported an 8 per cent rise in new business profit to US$1.384bn.
New business margins also increased by two percentage points to 40 per cent during the period.
Agency-generated business contributed 53 per cent of the group’s total new business profit, while new business profit per active agent rose 9 per cent year-on-year.
The figures highlight the role of agency distribution and professional advisers in Prudential’s wider growth strategy, as the company continues to expand its presence across African insurance markets.
