Monday 26 August 2013

Underwriters pay N29.09b commission in 2011


Chuks Udo Okonta

Of the N217.74 billion gross premium written by underwriters in 2011, N29.09 billion was paid as commission Inspen has learnt.

A report obtained from the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), stated that Continental Reinsurance Plc, made the largest pay-out of N2.38 billion; followed by AIICO Insurance Plc, N1.68 billion, Staco Insurance Plc N1.60 billion; Leadway Assurance Limited N1.55 billion and NEM Insurance Plc N1.35 billion.

The Managing Director Leverage Insurance Brokers Limited, Lanre Laoshe, who his firm benefited from the commission, in a recent report on the growth recorded in the industry, said the Nigerian insurance industry has continued to grow with the number of policyholders rising from 0.5 million in 2010 to 1.5 million by the end of last year.

“The Nigerian insurance industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing one. It is supervised by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), which is poised to ensure that the market grows to a level commensurate with contemporary economies. The number of policyholders has increased from 500,000 in 2010 to 1,500,000 in 2012. During that period, the ratio of premium income to GDP increased from 0.5 per cent to 0.7 per cent,” he stated.

“In spite of these, when compared with other economies on the continent, there is still room for growth in the Nigerian insurance market,” he added.

 

 

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