National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) explained

Agencyname:National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
Abbreviation:NAICOM
Formedyear:1997
Country:Nigeria
Federal:Yes
Legaljuris:National Insurance Commission
Governingbody:President of Nigeria
Constitution1:National Insurance Commission Act 1997
Headquarters:Plot 1239, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki II Abuja.
Chief1name:Olusegun Ayo Omosehin
Chief1position:Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive
Website:https://www.naicom.gov.ng/

National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is a government owned parastatal in the insurance industry in Nigeria with the main goal of protecting insurance policyholders and ensure that the industry is operating smoothly and efficiently under the leadership of the commissioner for insurance Mr Olusegun Omosehin.[1] [2]

History

In order to protect insurance policyholders and guarantee the smooth and efficient operation of the insurance industry in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission was founded in 1997. It also provides annual reports on the insurance industry and advises the Federal Government on issues pertaining to insurance. To promote insurance education and training, the parastatal collaborates with various governmental entities and groups.[3]

Functions

NAICOM was reportedly to set the guidelines for insurance businesses, approving insurance prices and name changes, and making sure that vital government assets are sufficiently safeguarded were among the duties carried out by the agency.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khaliq . Zaka . 2024-11-29 . Prioritise Adequate Capitalisation For Financial Stability, NAICOM Task Insurers . 2024-12-01 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Nation . The . 2024-11-27 . NAICOM, NDPC move to safeguard personal data of insurance policy holders . 2024-12-01 . The Nation Newspaper . en-US.
  3. Web site: https://www.naicom.gov.ng/about . 2024-12-01 . www.naicom.gov.ng.
  4. Web site: Anaesoronye . Modestus . 2024-11-29 . NAICOM grants NPF Insurance Co operational license as general insurer . 2024-12-01 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  5. Web site: Chioma . Unini . 2024-11-30 . NAICOM Issues Operating License To Police Force Insurance Company Amid Industry Concerns . 2024-12-01 . TheNigeriaLawyer . en.
  6. Web site: Abimbola . Oluwakemi . 2024-11-27 . NAICOM approves name change for insurance company . 2024-12-01 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.