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Call for Enhancing Insurance Penetration in Nigeria

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The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has called on underwriting firms in the country to invest more in technology to accelerate insurance acceptance among Nigerians.

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has called on underwriting firms in the country to invest more in technology to accelerate insurance acceptance among Nigerians. Speaking at the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT 2.0) conference with the theme, the President of NIA, Olusegun Omosehin, said despite the current inflation and inadequate infrastructure challenges in the country, insurers must embrace technology to drive growth. Insurance companies, he said,  would achieve over N1 trillion in gross premiums before the end of 2023 as they leverage technology to drive insurance product adoption and acceptability.

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According to him, with a resolve to push insurance penetration beyond its current level of less, the insurers would surpass last year’s record of N726.2 billion gross premium. Omosehin said in an era that is defined by rising technology advancements and digital disruptions, the insurance industry has remained resilient and strong despite the economic headwind