Executive Healthcare Solutions

What Executive Healthcare Solutions does

Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) is a Kenya-headquartered insurance distribution and brokerage firm specializing in International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) for individuals, families, and corporate clients across Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1999 and rebranded to its present name in 2002, EHS operates offices in Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa), Tanzania, Uganda, and Mauritius, serving 15,000+ members across 11 African countries. The company's core offering is the Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP), a four-tier modular product (Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, and Prestige Plus) with annual aggregate limits ranging from $1.6M to $5M per person and configurable geographic coverage spanning Africa to Worldwide.

The GEHP is delivered through a partnership architecture in which AXA Global Healthcare provides the international underwriting platform, access to a network of 2.1 million+ healthcare providers worldwide, and digital claims administration featuring AI-powered claims management, fraud detection, and telemedicine integration. Local regulatory compliance and insurance backing are provided by Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya, Alliance Insurance Corporation (Tanzania), and Optimum Global Insurance Company Limited (Rest of Africa). EHS additionally operates affiliated broker entities, including MIC Global Risks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, plus EHS Limited for Rest of Africa distribution.

EHS generates revenue through annual subscription premiums on GEHP policies, USD-denominated to mitigate local currency risk, with revenue mechanics structured as broker/distributor commissions on policies underwritten by partner insurers. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting multinational corporations and SMEs, channel distribution through approved insurance intermediaries, and digital self-service quote requests. Customer segments span expatriates, HNW individuals and families, multinational corporations/SMEs, and NGOs, with retention supported by 25+ years of operational history, a 96% claims payment ratio, and 24/7 multilingual support.

Name

Executive Healthcare Solutions

Legal name

Executive Healthcare Solutions Limited

Website

https://executive-healthcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Executive Healthcare Solutions is a Kenya-based IPMI distributor serving 15,000+ members across 11 African countries, exclusively distributing AXA Global Healthcare's four-tier Global Executive Health Plan to expatriates, multinational corporations, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Parklands

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. International Private Medical Insurance Premiums: Annual subscription-based health insurance premiums charged in USD to protect members from local currency fluctuations. Four plan tiers available (Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, Prestige Plus) with varying coverage limits from $1.6M to $5M per person per year. Premiums vary based on plan selection, geographic coverage area, deductible choices, and member demographics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) is the exclusive distributor in Kenya and the sole distributor across 11 African countries of AXA Global Healthcare's Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP), an International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) product offered in four plan tiers (Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, Prestige Plus) with annual aggregate limits from $1.6M to $5M per person and flexible geographic coverage options. EHS also operates affiliated broker entities (MIC Global Risks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) and EHS Limited for Rest of Africa distribution, supported by a dedicated EHS clinic co-located within Aga Khan University Hospital.

Product overview

Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) is a premier provider of International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering the Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP) as its core product. The GEHP is a modular, four-tier insurance platform comprising Standard ($1,600,000 limit), Comprehensive ($1,600,000 limit), Prestige ($2,500,000 limit), and Prestige Plus ($5,000,000 limit) plans, each offering adjustable geographic coverage areas (Africa+, Worldwide excl. USA, or Worldwide). The product suite is delivered through exclusive strategic collaborations: AXA Global Healthcare (UK) provides the international platform, network of 2.1M+ providers, and claims administration, while local insurers Old Mutual (Kenya), Alliance Insurance Corporation (Tanzania), and OGICO (Rest of Africa) ensure regulatory compliance. EHS also operates affiliated entities in Tanzania and Uganda (MIC Global Risks), and previously partnered with Allianz Partners and Aetna International. The portfolio also includes specialty offerings such as travel insurance and IPMI advisory services through its affiliate MIC Global Risks broker network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP): Premium international healthcare plan offering four levels of coverage (Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, Prestige Plus) for individuals, expatriates, SMEs, and corporates living and working in Africa.
• EHS Limited

Products and services

• Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP) The core international private medical insurance (IPMI) product offered by EHS, providing comprehensive health coverage across four plan tiers with annual aggregate limits from $1.6M to $5M per person and geographic coverage options ranging from Africa-plus to worldwide. Administered in partnership with AXA Global Healthcare and backed regionally by Old Mutual (Kenya), Alliance Insurance Corporation (Tanzania), and OGICO (Rest of Africa). Available to individuals, families, SMEs, multinational corporations, and NGOs across 11 African countries.
• GEHP Rest of Africa (ROA) A regional variant of the Global Executive Health Plan available to residents of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, DRC, Angola, Ghana, and Mozambique, insured by Optimum Global Insurance Company Limited (OGICO) and supported internationally by AXA Global Healthcare. Distributed through EHS Limited's Mauritius office (Unit 5ABC, 5th Floor, Standard Chartered Tower, 19 Cybercity, Ebene).

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% claims payment ratio demonstrating reliability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AXA Global HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025EHS entered into exclusive distribution arrangement with AXA Global Healthcare. EHS is the sole distributor of the Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP) in Kenya. AXA provides international health insurance expertise, global provider network of 2.1M+ facilities, claims processing (508,877 claims annually), and 60+ years of cross-border medical experience. GEHP launched October 30, 2025 at Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi.
• Old Mutual General Insurance KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Collaborative partnership to launch GEHP in Kenya. Old Mutual provides local regulatory compliance and financial security for the GEHP product in Kenya. The partnership combines global best practices with local compliance requirements under Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) oversight.
• Allianz PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership established in 2022 for international health insurance solutions. EHS opened offices in Mombasa, Kenya and Zanzibar, Tanzania under this partnership. Allianz Partners provides global health insurance infrastructure and provider networks.
• MIC Global Risks (Tanzania) LimitedmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Affiliate partner established in 1999 providing health insurance services in Tanzania. Operates from Dar es Salaam office serving families, employees, and businesses with quality healthcare coverage. Licensed through partnership with Primary Group.
• Alliance Insurance Corporation (Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal insurance partner for GEHP in Tanzania. Alliance Insurance Corporation provides regulatory compliance and insurance backing for the Global Executive Health Plan in Tanzania, complementing AXA Global Healthcare's international coverage.
• Optimum Global Insurance Company Limited (OGICO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner for GEHP across Rest of Africa (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe). OGICO provides local regulatory compliance and financial backing alongside AXA Global Healthcare's international support.
• MIC Global Risks (Kenya) LimitedmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate partner providing insurance brokerage services in Kenya. Part of the MIC network of insurance brokers operating across East Africa with focus on corporate and individual health insurance solutions.
• MIC Global Risks (Uganda) LimitedmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate partner providing health insurance brokerage in Uganda. Located in Kampala with office at Redstone House, Bugolobi. Serving professionals and families for over 25 years with premium healthcare access.
• MIC Reinsurance Brokers (Kenya) LimitedminorOthersAffiliate reinsurance broker providing risk management and reinsurance solutions to support EHS's insurance operations in Kenya.
• MIC Reinsurance Brokers (Uganda) LimitedminorOthersAffiliate reinsurance broker providing risk management and reinsurance solutions to support insurance operations in Uganda.
• Aga Khan University HospitalmajorTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare provider partnership with dedicated EHS clinic located within Aga Khan University Hospital premises. Provides patients with immediate access to EHS representatives, simplifying claims process and ensuring continuous support. Demonstrates EHS's commitment to seamless healthcare access at premium facilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Now Health International: IPMI provider and distributor with strong Africa and emerging-markets focus. Competes directly with EHS for expatriate and corporate IPMI buyers in Africa, offering similar modular plan tiers and international provider network access.
• Bupa Global: International private medical insurance arm of Bupa, selling directly and through brokers to expatriates and corporate accounts globally, including Africa. Competes head-to-head with EHS's GEHP in the same buyer segments and product tier range.
• APRIL International: International health, travel, and life insurance provider with a strong expat and corporate IPMI offering across multiple regions including Africa. Competes for the same expatriate and SME buyer segment as EHS with comparable modular plan designs.
• Pacific Prime: Global insurance broker specializing in international private medical and corporate health benefits distribution, with presence in Africa. Closely mirrors EHS's broker/distributor model selling IPMI to expatriates, SMEs, and multinationals rather than underwriting risk itself.
• GeoBlue: International health insurance provider focused on expatriates and globally mobile individuals, including those posted to Africa. Competes with EHS for the expatriate and high-net-worth IPMI segment with similar provider-network and direct-billing propositions.
• William Russell: International health, life, and income protection insurer serving expatriates and SMEs worldwide, with active Africa coverage. Competes with EHS in the same expatriate and SME IPMI segments, often quoted alongside GEHP for African-based buyers.
• Cigna Healthcare Global Health: Global health services and IPMI provider serving expatriates and multinationals worldwide, including Africa. Competes with EHS for the same expat and corporate IPMI segment that EHS serves via AXA, with comparable multi-tier plan structures and direct-billing networks.

Broad incumbents

• Aetna International (CVS Health): Global IPMI arm of CVS Health and EHS's historical principal partner until 2017. Larger incumbent that competes broadly in the IPMI space and could re-enter African distribution through alternative channel arrangements.
• Allianz Care: IPMI division of Allianz Partners and EHS's former principal partner (2022–2025). Larger global incumbent that overlaps with EHS in product range and customer segments, and could re-enter African distribution through alternative partner arrangements.

Regional players

• Jubilee Insurance: East Africa-headquartered general and health insurer operating across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other regional markets. Regional peer offering health insurance products to corporates and individuals in the same geographies as EHS, though with a broader (non-international) medical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ehs_insurance
• Facebookfacebook.com/EHSInsurance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/executive-healthcare-solutions-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/executive_healthcaresolutions?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Executive Healthcare Solutions