About us

Our History

Founded in 1993, the company was and is built with dedication for the client

First Reinsurance Brokers Africa Limited (FIRSTRE) was incorporated early 1993. In November 1993, it was registered and licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance as The First REINSURANCE Broking Company in Kenya. Initially it was a joint venture, however, in 1997, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Pacific Group.

During the renewal of reinsurance treaties for the year 1994 in the Kenyan Market, FirstRe managed to book its first business. Since then, there was no looking back.

Being the first company to enter the local reinsurance market in Nairobi, Kenya, Firstre was (and still is) ahead of its competition in terms of superior brand recognition and customer loyalty. Firstre had to prove its capacity in providing the level of technical knowledge, professionalism, availability and dedicated service delivery that was then associated only with international trade.

From a Pioneer in the reinsurance broking services, FirstRe has remained a leader in the region, even after witnessing the influx of many competitors in the market

While the company started off with one staff member, Jacinta W. Karita, the current Chairperson, it has experienced a steady growth in the diversity of her employees’ competitiveness and skills to its current level of extremely highly qualified, motivated and trained core staff.
To compliment our staff development we have placed great emphasis in the application of technology with special focus to tailor made software enhancing our effectiveness and enabling them to proactively impact and deal with our clients needs, present and anticipated requirements of their expectations.

What started in Kenya as a local broker rapidly transformed into an International broker with business partners, reinsurance companies in Kenya and all over the world. We were quick to learn that Reinsurance is a global business, therefore FirstRe has adapted to build a formidable reputation and relationships for professionalism and credibility, all over the world.

Jacinta Karita (Mrs.)

Jacinta Karita

Chairperson and the First member of Staff – 1993

Our growth performance reflects confidence by the market and quality of service delivery by FirstRe.

Our Team

Meet our leadership, who lead a team of strong and dynamic, self motivated, dedicated, cohesive, qualified and experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. We are proud to offer a wide range of services, and we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of work.

Mrs Karita is the former Group Managing Director of both Pacific and FirstRe. She is an associate of the Chartered Inssurance Institute of London and has been in the insurance industry for more than 28 years.

Jacinta Karita

Chairperson

Mr Karanja is a director of Cave Bureau, an architectural practice based in Kilimani, Nairobi. He plays an advisory role in the Strategic IT & Digital Space Development for FirstRe Reinsurance Brokers Africa Ltd.

Kabage Karanja

Deputy Chairperson

Ms. Wambui Kabage is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a certified professional mediator and a member of the Law Society of Kenya with 21 years experience in litigation, family, corporate and commercial matters. She serves as a director providing valuable legal insights and advice.

Wambui Kabage

Executive Director Legal

Mr Kabage is the Executive Director for Pacific Insurance Brokers (EA) Ltd. He oversees Digital Space and operational development for the company. He has vast experience in international trade and in inter-corporate relations.

Mbugua Kabage

Executive Director

Mr. Gakunju is a trained lawyer and advocate of the high court of Kenya, with vast experience in corporate law.
Until his retirement, he worked as the Group MD of AAR Healthcare and also the Group CEO for AAR Holdings Ltd and has since been appointed a board member for various firms and organisations.

Jagi Gakunju

Non-Executive Director

Daniel Munyao Kathitu has more than 30 years experience the insurance field with local and international training and experience in reinsurance business treaty and facultative.
Daniel has been the Managing Director and previously as the Director for Business Development at First Reinsurance Brokers Africa Limited.

Daniel Kathitu

Group Managing Director

Ramesh is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of England and a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya.
He is a practising Company Secretary since 1975 with a client base of over 180 companies comprised of multinationals, public and local companies and has been our secretary since 1997.

Ramesh Vora

Company Secretary

Globally integrated to the world of Insurance and Reinsurance

The foundation for our success is based on the sensitivity we bring to bear to the needs and desires of the customers.
Our focus is to ever add value while not compromising on the principles of Reinsurance and Insurance in general.