Riding on the resounding success of its foundational debut, SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria and its subsidiary, SanlamAllianz General Insurance Nigeria, has announced the launch of its Proud Moments 2.0 campaign, an initiative designed to celebrate personal journeys, milestones, achievements, and everything that makes a person proud.

The campaign marks a refreshing shift from the traditional fear-based approach or uncertainty to insurance, reframing the narrative through positivity and the recognition of life’s hard-earned achievements.

Built around the powerful proposition, “You’ve Earned It. Celebrate It”, the Proud Moments 2.0 campaign shines light on not just one person’s successes, but also on the invaluable support systems: parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, mentors, friends and loved ones; all who helped make those dreams come true.

From starting a business, purchasing a first car or home, to achieving educational milestones, building a family or overcoming personal challenges, the campaign recognizes that success means something different to each person.

“At SanlamAllianz Nigeria, we strongly believe that insurance should not be viewed merely as a response to what could go wrong, but as an empowering enabler that recognizes, celebrates and provides people with the confidence, financial security and peace to enjoy what they have worked hard to achieve and continue towards life’s next chapters,” Chris Ekwonwa, Group Head, Strategy, Marketing and Customer Relations, SanlamAllianz Nigeria, said about the campaign. “This is why we are launching our Proud Moments 2.0 campaign, to remind the market that we are not just in the business of providing insurance solutions; but also recognize that every achievement, big or little, is a proud moment worth celebrating,” he concluded.

The campaign, which will run for upwards of eight weeks across digital platforms, includes a socials-only call for nominations of trending and emotional true-life events, with clear positive denouements; a national radio campaign and product advertising on select digital platforms. Shedding light on the campaign, Bankole Banjo, Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, SanlamAllianz Nigeria, said: “We want authentic Nigerian stories, published on socials, and with a life-changing outcome. We will select the most resonant and the main character of that story will enjoy an all-expense paid trip to watch the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar courtesy of SanlamAllianz Nigeria. Details are as shared across our various platforms.”

Recall that SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria Limited and its subsidiary, SanlamAllianz General Insurance Nigeria Limited, were amongst the original list of insurers who made the list of recapitalized companies as released by the National Insurance Commission. The Proud Moments 2.0 campaign further reaffirms their solid financial base, continuous commitment to insurance education and customer appreciation across various economic strata of the Nigerian market.

About SanlamAllianz Nigeria

Formed as a merger of Sanlam, Africa’s biggest non-banking financial services firm and Allianz, easily the world’s most recognisable insurance brand in a JV across 28 countries on the continent, SanlamAllianz has become the clear leader in the non-banking financial services industry in Africa with strong commitments to be top two in every market in which they operate.

Consummated in Nigeria as SanlamAllianz Nigeria (comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance) in June 2025, the brand has continued to flourish with presence in more than 30 states of the Federation and is widely regarded as one of the foremost insurance companies in the country.

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), Nigeria’s leading platform for conversations at the intersection of insurance and technology, has announced that its fifth edition, IMT 5.0, will now hold on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. The conference was previously scheduled for September 18.

The change follows logistical constraints outside the organisers’ control. Rather than compromise the experience its stakeholders have come to expect, the organising team moved the date to protect the standard IMT has built over five years.

Convener of Insurance Meets Tech, Odion Aleobua, said the decision was intentionally taken to safeguard the platform’s integrity rather than rush delivery.

“We do not take this lightly,” he said. “IMT has earned its place by holding a high bar, and we would rather move our date than move that bar. Five years in, our stakeholders do not just attend IMT, they build on it. Every partnership struck and every deal closed on this platform carries forward into the industry long after the conference ends. That is a responsibility we take seriously, and it is the same responsibility guiding this decision.”

He added that the additional weeks would allow the team to address all the moving parts to ensure another successful event.

“November 20 gives us the room to deliver the edition our stakeholders expect, one that matches the ambition of where this industry is headed. We are grateful for the trust of everyone invested in what IMT is building, and we look forward to hosting them in November.”

All existing sponsorships and registrations remain valid for the new date. Sponsors and already registered participants need to take no further action.

IMT 5.0 will convene insurers, regulators, technology founders, investors and policymakers around the commercial and regulatory questions shaping the next phase of insurance in Nigeria and across the continent.

About Insurance Meets Tech (IMT)

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) is West Africa’s leading annual insurance and technology conference, dedicated to promoting collaboration between the insurance industry and the technology ecosystem. Through conferences, thought leadership, networking and strategic partnerships, IMT serves as a gateway for digital transformation, industry growth and customer-centric innovation within the insurance sector.

As part of efforts to promote preventive healthcare and early detection of diseases, AXA Mansard Health has taken its hepatitis awareness campaign to Bariga, Lagos, providing residents with free screening, health education and support services.

The initiative, organised to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026, reflects the health management organisation’s continued focus on improving access to preventive healthcare, particularly in communities where routine screening and health information may be limited.

Residents who participated in the outreach received free hepatitis screening and were educated on prevention, diagnosis and the importance of seeking timely medical attention.

The programme also extended beyond medical intervention, with relief packages distributed to vulnerable families in the community as part of efforts to provide immediate support to beneficiaries.

According to AXA Mansard Health, taking health education and screening directly to communities is critical to closing gaps in awareness and access to preventive services.

The initiative underscores the growing importance of preventive healthcare in Nigeria, where delayed diagnosis and limited access to routine screening can worsen the health and financial consequences of treatable diseases.

For insurers and health maintenance organisations (HMOs), greater emphasis on prevention and early detection could also help reduce long-term healthcare costs by encouraging timely intervention before illnesses become more severe.

The Bariga outreach therefore highlights a broader shift in healthcare delivery towards awareness, screening and early intervention rather than treatment after diseases have advanced.

AXA Mansard Health said it would continue to support initiatives that equip Nigerians with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their health.

The organisation stressed that sustained public education and improved access to screening are essential to preventing hepatitis from progressing into serious and potentially life-threatening conditions.

The campaign also demonstrates the role of private-sector, early detection and preventive care.

Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting retirees and fostering inclusion at its inaugural Heirs Insurance Retirees Meet-up.

Held on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Lagos, the event brought together more than 1,000 retirees in Lagos for a day of learning, wellness, networking and recreation.

At a time when retirees are often under-represented in conversations around economic wellbeing, healthcare and social engagement, the Heirs Insurance Retirees Meet-up created a dedicated platform that placed them at the centre of meaningful discussions and support.

The gathering featured expert-led sessions, complimentary health screenings, financial guidance and interactive engagements designed to help retirees maintain their wellbeing, manage their finances, and navigate life after active employment with confidence and dignity. It also included the provision of efficient and effective retirement planning created to support them throughout their lifetime. Participants also had the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences and build valuable social networks within a supportive community environment.

As part of the event, Heirs Insurance Group launched a dedicated rewards programme for its annuitants, extending its relationship with retirees beyond monthly annuity payments and reinforcing its commitment to their long-term wellbeing.

Through the Heirs Insurance Rewards Programme, annuitants can access discounts from selected health and lifestyle partners.

Speaking at the event, Chief Marketing Officer, Heirs Insurance Group, Ifesinachi Okpagu, said: “Retirees have spent decades contributing to society, their families and the economy, yet they are sometimes forgotten in conversations about financial wellbeing, healthcare and quality of life. Through the Heirs Insurance Retirees Meetup and our growing Retirees Club, we are intentionally creating a platform that brings retirees together, celebrates them and gives them access to the information, support and community they need to thrive in retirement.”

The Heirs Insurance Retirees Club is a growing community for retirees and pre-retirees, providing members with practical retirement information, access to exclusive events, relevant product and service updates, partner discounts and customer milestone benefits.

Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance arm of Heirs Holdings, the leading pan-African investment company, with investments across 24 countries and four continents.

With a rapidly expanding retail footprint and an omnichannel digital presence, Heirs Insurance Group, comprising Heirs General Insurance Limited, Heirs Life Assurance Limited and Heirs Insurance Brokers, serves corporate and individual customers across Nigeria.

Heirs Insurance Group is championing financial inclusion and leading the digital insurance play in Nigeria, demonstrating its mission to democratise access to insurance.

AIICO Insurance Plc has become aware of a sustained campaign of false and misleading allegations being circulated by Mr. Obinna Adolphus Nwosu, a former agent of the company to various stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, media organisations, bloggers, employees and other members of the public.

For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Nwosu’s appointment as an agent of AIICO Insurance Plc was terminated. Following the termination of his appointment, the company published a public notice in national newspapers on June 26, 2025, expressly warning customers and members of the public against continuing to transact or maintain any business relationship with him on behalf of, or in connection with, AIICO Insurance Plc.

Notwithstanding this, Mr. Nwosu has continued to circulate false and misleading narratives about the Company through various channels, including digital platforms and direct communications with stakeholders.

His persistent and increasingly aggressive efforts to disseminate these claims have the potential to cause unwarranted damage to the company’s reputation and create unnecessary concern among its employees, customers and other stakeholders.

AIICO Insurance Plc wishes to state unequivocally that these allegations are false and should be treated with the utmost caution. Rather than engage in a media exchange or submit to a trial in the court of public opinion, the company has elected to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels and has consequently commenced a defamation action against Mr. Nwosu at the Lagos State High Court.

AIICO Insurance Plc will not be drawn into a public exchange with a former agent who has chosen to continue making unsubstantiated allegations while the matter is being pursued through the courts. The company remains confident that the facts will be properly examined and determined through the established judicial process.

Members of the media, regulators, employees, customers and the public are therefore urged to exercise due caution and discountenance the false and misleading narratives being circulated by Mr. Nwosu.

Mr. Nwosu should make himself available to receive the relevant court processes and allow the matter to proceed in accordance with the law, rather than continuing to prosecute his claims through digital media and direct approaches to individuals within and outside the company.

Any genuine grievance or complaint should be presented through the appropriate regulatory, investigative or judicial channels, where it can be properly examined and determined based on verifiable facts and evidence.

AIICO Insurance Plc remains committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.

The company will continue to pursue all lawful avenues available to protect its reputation, its employees, customers and other stakeholders and to ensure that the matter is resolved through due process and in accordance with the law.

L-R: Ademola Abidogun, Managing Director/CEO, Guinea Insurance Plc and Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) during the new licence presentation to Guinea Insurance Plc in Abuja.

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has sustained its growth momentum in the first half of 2026, posting a 14 per cent increase in profit after tax to ₦7.8 billion while reaffirming that it is well positioned to meet the new minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.

The insurer’s half-year performance comes as insurance companies intensify efforts to strengthen their balance sheets ahead of the industry’s recapitalisation programme, with operators increasingly focusing on underwriting discipline, digital transformation and business expansion to improve profitability despite macroeconomic headwinds.

The company’s unaudited financial results showed that insurance revenue rose by 19 per cent to ₦96.5 billion from ₦81.2 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, while Gross Written Premium (GWP) increased by 17 per cent to ₦134.9 billion, reflecting strong business growth across its Property and Casualty, Life and Health businesses.

Health insurance remained the fastest-growing business line, with premiums rising by 32 per cent to ₦60.6 billion, followed by Life and Savings, which expanded by 21 per cent to ₦20.4 billion. Property and Casualty business also posted growth, with premiums increasing three per cent to ₦54 billion.

The insurer also recorded a 43 per cent growth in Insurance Service Result to ₦13.2 billion, underlining stronger underwriting performance across all business segments, while earnings per share increased by 15 per cent.

Despite recording a foreign exchange loss of ₦2.9 billion during the period, the company’s underlying earnings remained resilient. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, profit after tax would have increased by 54 per cent to ₦10.7 billion, highlighting significant improvements in underwriting performance and investment income.

Commenting on the performance, Chief Financial Officer of AXA Mansard, Ngozi Ola-Israel, attributed the growth to improved customer retention, expansion of new business and stronger underwriting performance.

She said the company remained focused on disciplined underwriting, cost optimisation and strengthening its balance sheet to deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

“In H1 2026, we sustained topline momentum with a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in insurance revenues, underpinned by strong performance across all segments driven by our drive for new business and improved retention metrics.

“We delivered strong profit after tax of ₦7.8 billion, reflecting a 14 per cent year-on-year increase and a much stronger growth in the underlying earnings trajectory. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, profit after tax would have grown by 54 per cent,” she said.

The Chief Executive Officer, Kunle Ahmed, said the performance demonstrated the resilience of the company’s diversified business model despite prevailing economic challenges.

He added that the insurer remains adequately capitalised to comply with NAICOM’s new minimum capital requirements, describing the company’s balance sheet as strong enough to support future growth.

“On capital adequacy, I am pleased to confirm that the Group remains well positioned to meet the new minimum capital requirements stipulated by NAICOM, underscoring the strength of our balance sheet and our commitment to maintaining a robust capital base,” Ahmed said.

He noted that the company would continue to prioritise profitable growth, strengthen underwriting standards, improve cost discipline and deepen investments in digital technology and data analytics as macroeconomic conditions gradually improve.

The performance, according to him, reflects the improving financial health of leading insurance companies as operators continue to balance premium growth with underwriting profitability amid inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility and rising operating costs.

The strong growth in insurance revenue and underwriting income indicates increasing resilience in the company’s core operations, while its ability to remain profitable despite foreign exchange losses underscores the effectiveness of its risk management and business diversification strategy.

To him, the ongoing recapitalisation of the insurance industry is encouraging operators to strengthen their capital positions, improve operational efficiency and invest in technology to enhance customer experience and underwriting capacity.

The company’s total assets rose by 18 per cent to ₦269.9 billion, while shareholders’ funds increased by 11 per cent to ₦58 billion, reinforcing its financial position ahead of the industry’s recapitalisation deadline.

The results come at a pivotal period for Nigeria’s insurance industry as operators race to comply with the recapitalisation provisions of the NIIRA 2025, which seek to create stronger insurers capable of underwriting large-ticket risks in oil and gas, aviation, marine, infrastructure and other strategic sectors of the economy.

With sustained growth in insurance revenue, underwriting income and profitability, AXA Mansard appears well positioned to leverage opportunities in Nigeria’s underpenetrated insurance market while delivering long-term value to shareholders and policyholders through stronger capitalisation, operational efficiency and disciplined execution.

An underwriting firm, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has sustained its growth momentum in the first half of 2026, posting a 14 per cent increase in profit after tax to ₦7.8 billion while reaffirming that it is well positioned to meet the new minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.

The insurer’s half-year performance comes as insurance companies intensify efforts to strengthen their balance sheets ahead of the industry’s recapitalisation programme, with operators increasingly focusing on underwriting discipline, digital transformation and business expansion to improve profitability despite macroeconomic headwinds.

The company’s unaudited financial results showed that insurance revenue rose by 19 per cent to ₦96.5 billion from ₦81.2 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, while Gross Written Premium (GWP) increased by 17 per cent to ₦134.9 billion, reflecting strong business growth across its Property and Casualty, Life and Health businesses.

Health insurance remained the fastest-growing business line, with premiums rising by 32 per cent to ₦60.6 billion, followed by Life and Savings, which expanded by 21 per cent to ₦20.4 billion. Property and Casualty business also posted growth, with premiums increasing three per cent to ₦54 billion.

The insurer also recorded a 43 per cent growth in Insurance Service Result to ₦13.2 billion, underlining stronger underwriting performance across all business segments, while earnings per share increased by 15 per cent.

Despite recording a foreign exchange loss of ₦2.9 billion during the period, the company’s underlying earnings remained resilient. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, profit after tax would have increased by 54 per cent to ₦10.7 billion, highlighting significant improvements in underwriting performance and investment income.

Commenting on the performance, Chief Financial Officer of AXA Mansard, Ngozi Ola-Israel, attributed the growth to improved customer retention, expansion of new business and stronger underwriting performance.

She said the company remained focused on disciplined underwriting, cost optimisation and strengthening its balance sheet to deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

“In H1 2026, we sustained topline momentum with a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in insurance revenues, underpinned by strong performance across all segments driven by our drive for new business and improved retention metrics.

“We delivered strong profit after tax of ₦7.8 billion, reflecting a 14 per cent year-on-year increase and a much stronger growth in the underlying earnings trajectory. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, profit after tax would have grown by 54 per cent,” she said.

The Chief Executive Officer, Kunle Ahmed, said the performance demonstrated the resilience of the company’s diversified business model despite prevailing economic challenges.

He added that the insurer remains adequately capitalised to comply with NAICOM’s new minimum capital requirements, describing the company’s balance sheet as strong enough to support future growth.

“On capital adequacy, I am pleased to confirm that the Group remains well positioned to meet the new minimum capital requirements stipulated by NAICOM, underscoring the strength of our balance sheet and our commitment to maintaining a robust capital base,” Ahmed said.

He noted that the company would continue to prioritise profitable growth, strengthen underwriting standards, improve cost discipline and deepen investments in digital technology and data analytics as macroeconomic conditions gradually improve.

The performance, according to him, reflects the improving financial health of leading insurance companies as operators continue to balance premium growth with underwriting profitability amid inflationary pressures, exchange rate volatility and rising operating costs.

The strong growth in insurance revenue and underwriting income indicates increasing resilience in the company’s core operations, while its ability to remain profitable despite foreign exchange losses underscores the effectiveness of its risk management and business diversification strategy.

To him, the ongoing recapitalisation of the insurance industry is encouraging operators to strengthen their capital positions, improve operational efficiency and invest in technology to enhance customer experience and underwriting capacity.

The company’s total assets rose by 18 per cent to ₦269.9 billion, while shareholders’ funds increased by 11 per cent to ₦58 billion, reinforcing its financial position ahead of the industry’s recapitalisation deadline.

The results come at a pivotal period for Nigeria’s insurance industry as operators race to comply with the recapitalisation provisions of the NIIRA 2025, which seek to create stronger insurers capable of underwriting large-ticket risks in oil and gas, aviation, marine, infrastructure and other strategic sectors of the economy.

With sustained growth in insurance revenue, underwriting income and profitability, AXA Mansard appears well positioned to leverage opportunities in Nigeria’s underpenetrated insurance market while delivering long-term value to shareholders and policyholders through stronger capitalisation, operational efficiency and disciplined execution.

emPLE Nigeria has strengthened its capital position following the publication of her name on the list of approved companies on the official website of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), indicating that the company has met the applicable recapitalisation requirements, thereby reinforcing its financial strength and capacity to deliver sustainable value to customers and stakeholders across its Life and General Insurance businesses.

This marks a significant milestone in emPLE’s growth journey, reinforcing the company’s financial capacity to meet its obligations, pursue strategic growth opportunities and remain a long-term partner to individuals, families and businesses.

The company’s ability to deliver on this commitment was further demonstrated by the payment of over N7 billion in claims by emPLE Life Assurance Limited and emPLE General Insurance Limited in 2025, providing critical financial support to customers and beneficiaries and underscoring emPLE’s track record of standing by its customers when it matters most.

Speaking about the development, Olalekan Oyinlade, Managing Director, emPLE General Insurance Limited, said, “Meeting the recapitalisation requirement is important, but what matters most to us is what that strength enables us to do for our customers. Insurance is built on confidence. The confidence that when an unexpected event occurs, your insurer has both the capacity and the commitment to respond. Our strengthened capital position affirms that promise and gives us an even stronger foundation from which to serve our customers.”

He added: “The continued confidence of our shareholders and investors also reflects the strength of the business we are building, the quality of our leadership and the long-term opportunities we see in the Nigerian insurance market. We remain focused on building an institution that customers, partners and other stakeholders can rely on for many years to come.”

Commenting on the development, Jolaolu Fakoya, Managing Director, emPLE Life Assurance Limited, said, “Our business has always been centered on the people and the responsibility we carry when they entrust their families, businesses, assets and aspirations to us. A stronger capital position gives us greater capacity to fulfil that responsibility, deepen customer confidence and continue developing solutions that meet the real protection needs of Nigerians.”

He added, “As we look towards the next decade, our ambition goes beyond becoming a financially stronger insurer. We want to make insurance simpler, more accessible and more relevant to everyday Nigerians. That means investing in customer experience, embracing digital innovation, strengthening our partnerships and developing products that empower more people to protect what matters to them.”

For emPLE, this milestone highlights key fundamentals such as financial strength, the ability to pay claims, customer confidence and long-term trust on which insurance is built. With a stronger foundation in place, the company remains focused on building a people-centred insurance business that protects and empowers Nigerians today and into the future.

About emPLE

emPLE is a Nigerian insurance brand operating through emPLE General Insurance Limited and emPLE Life Assurance Limited, focused on delivering accessible protection solutions grounded in governance -, operational excellence, and sustainability.