TANZANIA 6. TANZANIA INSURANCE REGULATORY AUTHORITY CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS http://www.tira.go.tz/ The website contains up-to-date information in both English and Swahili. Social network details are displayed. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X No signed contract information or details. 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X There is no information on recruitment. 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X X X X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? Total score: 12/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA): What are the procedures for registering an insurance company, and what qualifications must one have? Insurance is critical whether it’s for health or property. How far does TIRA go to ensure that insurance companies have citizens’ best interests? Are policyholders protected if their insurer collapses? How does TIRA monitor the insurance industry? How important is TIRA to citizens and the government? y y y y y n = 20 Yes No X 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? X 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X X X 85 Partial Additional information