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Actuarial skills gap in Nigeria and the need for funding

By Dr. Pius Apere (PhD/FCII) (Actuarial Scientist and Chartered Insurer) Chairman/CEO Achor Actuarial Services Limited 1. Introduction Nigerian Actuarial Society (NAS) is the premier Nigerian actuarial professional body established in 1986 which has not developed capacity to qualify actuaries by examinations but have criteria of admitting members into the society […]

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CIIN Registrar celebrates grace at 50

Kindly leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta A Tuesday morning full of celebration and thanksgiving as insurance practitioners gather to celebrate the Registrar/CEO, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mrs. Abimbola Tiamiyu as she turned 50. The celebration began with a 50 minutes of praise at her residence […]

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Mutual Benefits delights policyholders with N34.54bn claims in 2024

Kindly leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc and its subsidiary, Mutual Benefits Life Assurance Limited, successfully disbursed claims totaling N34.54 billion in 2024, a significant payout that underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to financial security and customer satisfaction, despite rising economic challenges. The claims […]

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Need to float non-claims payment insurance companies

Kindly leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta As claims payment has remained the bane for insurance development, there is the need to disrupt the industry with the floating of companies that shouldn’t be focused on claims. As the industry offers other services that are not claims related, those […]

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Linkage Assurance unveils budget-friendly Third-Party Motor Insurance with Own Damage Cover

Kindly leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta Linkage Assurance Plc has introduced an enhanced third-party motor insurance package, ‘Third Party Plus,’ offering additional protection beyond the traditional third-party coverage. The innovative policy, designed to cater to budget-conscious vehicle owners, combines the legally required third-party insurance with own damage […]

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Heirs Insurance Group unveils low-cost motor insurance plans

Kindly leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the launch of its low-cost insurance product—Flexi Comprehensive Motor Insurance, which provides comprehensive motor insurance benefits for a fraction of the cost. Reaffirming its commitment to making insurance accessible to Nigerians, Heirs […]