Britam has become the first insurance company in Kenya to be certified as a Top Employer 2025, a prestigious accolade awarded by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute (TEI).
This recognition underscores Britam’s leadership in building a workplace where employees thrive and contribute to a culture of excellence and meaningful impact.
It highlights Britam’s outstanding practices across six core human resources domains and 20 critical areas, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing.
With its purpose of “Safeguarding Dreams and Aspirations” at the core, and a winning culture, Britam has created an inclusive and dynamic workplace where employees are empowered, motivated to thrive and succeed.
Employee experience initiatives such as Life@Britam, the School of Life programs-SheThrives, and ManCave, have created platforms for employees to feel heard, valued and supported, while corporate wellness programs like the Employee Assistance Program address mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Additionally, Britam invests significantly in leadership and career development through world-class learning, mentoring, internal promotions, and project-based learning, enabling employees to thrive in a competitive and ever-changing industry, to achieve the organizational and individual aspirations while contributing to the Britam’s growth, reinforced by an energetic and dedicated network of financial advisors’ who play a crucial role in delivering excellence.
Britam Group Managing Director Tom Gitogo go attributed this achievement to the dedication and innovation of the company’s employees, fondly referred to as the “Blue Tribe.”
“At Britam, we strive to cultivate an environment where our people feel valued and supported to achieve their best. This milestone reflects our belief that investing in our people is crucial for delivering exceptional results,” Gitogo added.
Evelyne Munyoki, Britam’s HR Director, has been key to fostering a people-first strategy, said: “This is a badge of honor for every member of #TheBlueTribe, whose passion drives our vision forward.
We’ll continue to promote inclusivity, wellbeing, and growth to empower everyone to make meaningful contributions.”
As Britam celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year, this certification is a pivotal moment in its journey as a leading financial services provider and a pioneer in workplace innovation across Africa.
This recognition not only signifies Britam’s commitment to its employees but also to its stakeholders and clients, as the company establishes new benchmarks in creating an inspiring workplace that delivers lasting value.
“Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? Amidst constant change—through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes—it is inspiring to see people and organisations rise to the challenge,” said Top Employers Institute CEODavid Plink.
“This year, the Top Employers Certification Programme highlights the dedication of our Top Employers as they continue to set the standard, consistently delivering world-class HR strategies and practices. These Top Employers strive to foster growth and wellbeing, all while enriching the world of work.