Tag: Insurance

Why insurance sector needs repositioning - FG
Insurance

Why West Africa’s insurance sector needs upgrade – Finance Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, has urged insurance stakeholders in West Africa to update their operations in order to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and expedite intra-African trade. According to Nairametrics, the Minister made this announcement on Monday during the “Repositioning Insurance Industry in West Africa for Global Competitiveness” […]

the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas
Business

Insurance claims hit N1.5tn with increased awareness 

Insurance industry statistics has revealed that Nigerian underwriting companies have paid N1.5tn claims to their customers over a six-year period.   The National Insurance Commission reports that claims paid by underwriters have increased with intensified awareness and premiums.     Industry experts say prompt claims settlement is the most significant promotion needed to encourage insurance […]

Why stakeholders must create sustainable insurance policy
Insurance

Why stakeholders must create sustainable insurance policy

Vanessa Anetoh   The Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria has stressed the need for stakeholders to develop sustainable insurance policies in Nigeria’s risk industry. This was disclosed over the weekend at the ILAN’s 13th president’s investiture in Lagos State. Guardian reported that the approach aims to equip industry players with the necessary tools to […]

Companies insure top executives against kidnapping
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Companies insure top executives against kidnapping

Some companies, especially multinationals in Nigeria, are obtaining insurance for their top executives in case they are taken hostage as kidnappings soar in the country. A report by SBM Intelligence revealed that an average of 13 people were kidnapped in Nigeria every day in the first half of 2021. Business Day reported that as of […]