NAICOM Reports ₦3.877 Billion Insurance Assets Growth

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revealed that the insurance industry recorded a total of ₦3.877 billion in assets during the third quarter of 2024, reflecting steady growth in the sector.

In a circular posted on the website on Monday, NAICOM said that the figure represented an expansion of 5.1 percent compared to the corresponding period when it reported N2,809 billion as the industry size.

It said that the statistics of the financial position of the market recorded a total of N2.337 billion in assets as attributable to non-life business while the life business accounted for N1.539 billion.

NAICOM said that the industry showed resilience amid macroeconomic challenges, sustaining its growth trajectory at 60.9 percent year-on-year.

It said that the industry also sustained 44.3 percent on a quarter-on-quarter basis, to close at about N1.173 billion in gross premium written.

On settlement of claims, NAICOM said that the improvements in claims management of the industry had served as a driver for expansion in gross claims reported in Q3.

The commission said that the claims reached N564 billion, representing about 48.1 percent of the total premiums generated during the period.

NAICOM said that the development had underscored the need for accelerated premium growth and appropriate rate setting.

It said that the life insurance segment recorded a claims settlement ratio of 81.6 percent while the non-life segment achieved 73.6 percent.

According to NAICOM, the gross premium written in the third quarter of 2024 stood at N1.173 billion, attributable to the consistent deepening policy of the commission and market resilience.

NAICOM said that the non-life segment maintained its dominance, accounting for 68.9 percent of the total quarter.

The commission said that the oil and gas portfolio led with a 35.2 percent contribution; fire insurance contributed 21.3 percent.

It said that motor insurance accounted for 14.4 percent, while marine and aviation, general accident, and miscellaneous contributed 12.4 percent, 9.0 percent, and 7.5 percent, respectively.

”The performance was majorly led by the non-life sector, recording a market share
of 68.9 percent for a total volume of N808.4 billion.

“The life segment accounted for 31.1 percent of the market premium aggregate.

”The industry statistics reveal that the market has achieved a substantially higher rate of growth compared to the national output (GDP), which grew at 3.5 percent during the period under review.

“This signifies its impressive performance and potential propensity,” NAICOM said.

It said that the industry had demonstrated a significant level of robustness, profitability, substantial market expansion and a competitive operating environment.

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