- Economic growth requires a dramatic expansion of productive capacity.
- The Insurance Commission is challenging insurance companies to enhance their capacity, noting that this expansion is crucial for supporting broader economic growth.
Insurance Sector Launches Strengthening Programme to Boost Penetration
What happened
The Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme was launched to deepen insurance penetration in the Nigerian market. Niyi Onifade, Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Life Assurance, commended the National Insurance Commission for strengthening the sector through the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. Onifade noted that achieving the target of 10% penetration by 2031 requires insurers to provide continuous value beyond just claims payment.
Why it matters
The expansion of the insurance sector is viewed as crucial for supporting broader economic growth, as the Insurance Commission is challenging companies to enhance their capacity. The programme aims to deepen penetration, strengthen institutions, and expand insurance inclusion across the market.
The Insurance Commission is challenging insurance companies to enhance their capacity, noting that this expansion is crucial for supporting broader economic growth.