emPLE Bolsters Capital Capacity, Customer Confidence after Securing NAICOM Recapitalisation Mandate

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.

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