Insurers to hit N1trn gross premium target through electronic covers

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The insurance sector is expected to end the year with a gross premium of N1 trillion from N726bn recorded in 2022 through electronic covers.

This, he noted, when fully operational, would help cover some of the existing gaps that are seen in the distribution of third party motor insurance in Nigeria.Also speaking, Convener, IMT, Mr. Odion Aleobua, stressed that though the industry in the fourth quarter of 2022 recorded a staggering N726.2 billion in gross premium income, this, he said, is merely a scratch the surface of what’s possible.

According to him, the burgeoning success of Insurtech, with substantial millions of dollars in investment, serves as a vote of confidence that underscores the importance of embracing technology and innovation to shape the future of insurance in Nigeria. “Let us harness the full potential of technology to make insurance more accessible, affordable, and reliable for all Nigerians.On his part, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Caladium Consulting, Mr. Ayo Bankole, lamented the low penetration of insurance in Nigeria adding that this could be because a lot of times insurance seems abstract to an average Nigeria.

 

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