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NAICOM Issues Guidelines for Insurtech Operations Effective Aug 1

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially issued operational guidelines for Insurtech businesses in Nigeria, following extensive stakeholder consultation and engagement.

The guidelines, effective from August 1, 2025 are designed to provide a clear and unified regulatory framework for the licensing, operations, and supervision Insurtech firms in Nigeria.

The guidelines aim to:

  • Foster innovation that can lead to the development of new and innovative insurance products and services
  • Ensure consumer protection and improve consumer experience, prioritizing consumer interests and providing better services
  • Provide clarity on regulatory requirements, reducing uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Help build trust and confidence in the Insurtech sector, driving growth and adoption
  • Advance digital transformation within the Nigerian insurance sector

Key Objectives of the Guidelines:

The key objectives of the guidelines include:

  1. Promoting the growth and development of Insurtech in Nigeria
  2. Establishing regulatory standards for Insurtech setup and operations
  3. Encouraging responsible innovation while safeguarding consumer interests
  4. Defining general product features specific to Insurtech
  5. Providing a licensing structure for both Partnering and Standalone Insurtech firms
  6. Facilitating the transition of eligible operators into fully licensed standalone Insurtech entities
  7. Supporting Nigeria’s broader digital economy and fintech ecosystem

Application Categories:

  1. Partnering Insurtech: Permitted to transact specific classes of insurance in collaboration with licensed insurers
  2. Standalone Insurtech: Permitted to transact the categories of insurance as may be specified in its license, excluding special risk products such as Oil and Gas Insurance, Marine and Aviation Insurance, Retirement Life Annuity, and insurances of government assets and liabilities for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

Application and Eligibility:

Prospective operators must submit applications in accordance with the procedures outlined in Schedule I of the Guidelines. NAICOM reserves the right to grant licenses with conditions deemed necessary under existing laws and this new regulatory framework.

Prudential and Market Conduct Requirements:

Insurtech firms must comply with provisions related to risk management, investment practices, actuarial standards, outsourcing, and other key operational parameters as detailed in the Commission’s Prudential Guidelines.

Dispute Resolution Mechanism:

Disputes between Insurtechs and partner insurers must first follow arbitration protocols outlined in their agreements before approaching NAICOM. Consumers may refer unresolved issues from insurance transactions directly to the Commission for review and resolution.

Compliance Deadline:

All existing insurance institutions and Insurtech firms operating under any arrangement classified as Insurtech must fully comply with these Guidelines within 30 days of the effective date.

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