03/10/2024

Artificial Intelligence & The Future of the Insurance Industry

 





The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) Offices Representatives Committee (CIIN-ORC) holds the BENEFITS OF (AI) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY, today, 3/10/2024.



The Theme for the workshop event is ‘AI & The Future of the Insurance Industry’,  it will take place at the NEM Insurance Plc Conference Hall, which is at Obanikoro, Ikorodu Road, Lagos by 9am prompt.



The Guest Speaker for the event is the Managing Partner, A4S & Training Heights Dr. Orlando Odejide, while the Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Tsaron Technologies, Limited Jimi Fasina, is the Co-speaker.



People attending the event physically are to pay a fee of N30,000, while those participating virtually N20,000.

03/05/2024

Life Assurance


 Introduction to LIFE ASSURANCE 


The Primary purpose of Life Assurance is to lessen the hardship which may result from AN UNTIMELY DEATH and RETIREMENT.



Now we are saying that life assurance is very important because death can come at anytime. If a man has life assurance policy and he dies , his beneficiaries will be compensated. Its called DEATH BENEFIT.



HOW DOES IT WORK?

Eg...... if a person picks a life assurance policy and he has a projection to save 20million Naira for 10 years. Now maybe after 2 years, he has only saved 700 thousand Nair only and the policy is still ACTIVE, then he dies.

Life Assurance company will pay the beneficiary/ies 20 million naira,  The 20 million he hasnt contributed. 

Why?

Because there is life cover on his policy. But if the he survived till 10 years he will collect his maturity benefit.



Life assurance is also very useful for retirement purposes. A man that is working now should also be planning towards retirement.

Life Assurance is designed to protect against the hazard of dying too soon or living too long.



Other benefits of Life Assurance.

1. Savings & Investment 

2. Additional collateral for loan in the bank/policy balance

3. Tax Rebate/Relief 

4. Guarantees future education of a child

5. Retirement purposes 

6. Income protection for the family in case of eventualities.

Etc........ 




Life Assurance policies are similar to having a savings plan in other financial institutions but with additional benefits as an insurance company. 




Benefits of Life Assurance Policies 

1. Life cover / death benefit. If a man has a life assurance policy and the unexpected happens to him, his beneficiary/ies get compensate. Eg a man that has a savings plan of 5 years looking at contributing 5,000,000 and he is saving it monthly or quarterly or half yearly or annually, if he has contributed little and dies eg maybe he has only done 600,000. his beneficiary/ies will receive that 5,000,000 he was targeting because there is life cover. That is what makes us insurance company and different form other financial institutions like banks etc.. 

If he survives till maturity, he will still receive his 5,000,000 with interest.


2. Tax Rebate/ relief. When a man has a life assurance policy, it reduces the rate of tax they pay. 

Eg if you and 1 work in the same place, and we both have total annual incmone of 10m each and we both pay tax of 2m each. That means our take home annually is 8m each.

 Now if you have a life assurance policy and let us say you are paying 1m annually, you will receive a tax rebate certificate to submit where you work based on law. So that 1m you pay for your life assurance policy will be deducted from your annual tax charges. That means 2m - 1m = 1m . So you will only be paying 1m for tax while the other 1m goes for your life assurance policy premium. While me who does not have a life assurance policy is just wasting 1m annually by paying 2m as tax.


3. Collateral for loan:- when you have a life assurance policy, you can use your policy document that will be issued to you as a client to get loan from any financial institution eg banks. 


4. Loan policy benefit:- it means you can also get a loan from your account balance from your policy. 


5. Fatal Accident/permanent disability benefits:- when you have a life assurance policy, it gives you those covers too.


6. Bonuses/interest:- all policies have different interest rates to your savings based on type of policy purchased.




For the products

There are different kinds of policies based on what indicated wants and duration.


Eg 1 year plan, 2 years and above. 

Some product matures just once while some has 3 maturity stages. So it depends on individual needs/ want.


Education Endowment plan

Ordinary Endowment plan

Personal investment 

Short term Savings plan

Long term savings plan

Retirement plan

Triple payment plan 

Etc


21/08/2023

Massive Recruitment for Unit Managers @ Custodian Life Assurance


 

Custodian Life Assurance Limited (formerly Crusader Life Assurance Limited) is one of the leading and specialist insurance company in Nigeria.


Custodian Life Assurance Limited (CLA) is the subsidiary of Custodian Investment PLC, the holding company which is quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.



We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Unit Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time



Description

  • Training and Recruiting New Advisors.
  • Providing excellent financial guidance and advice to Advisors.



Requirements

  • You must have at least minimum of 5 team members before applying.
  • You must have minimum of 3 years experience in the insurance industry.
  • You must have the Ability to convince someone else to buy a necessary and beneficial insurance products.
  • Having NAICOM LICENSE will be an additional benefit.



Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement a structured plan to achieve set targets.
  • Develop strong, ongoing relationships with your team members.
  • Writing reports and providing management with weekly feedback.



Qualifications

Possess a Higher Institution Degree in any discipline. (OND, HND, B.SC).


Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to employmentngjobs@gmail.com or akanbijames@gmail.com 



NOTE:- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.





20/04/2023

Vacancy for Unit Sales Managers @ Custodian Life Assurance

 


Custodian Life Assurance Limited (formerly Crusader Life Assurance Limited) is one of the leading and specialist insurance company in Nigeria. 


Custodian Life Assurance Limited (CLA) is the subsidiary of Custodian Investment PLC, the holding company which is quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.



We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title:  Unit Sales Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time




Description 

● Smart, vibrant young men and women with minimum of 28 years old.

●Experience: 3 - 5 in the Insurance industry.




Requirements 

●Must have minimum of 5 team members before applying.

●Good presentation skill.

●Building collaborative relationships, highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.

●A creative thinker.

●Must be expressive and know how to make business sales pitch.

●Know how to handle objections and close deals.




Qualifications

●Possess a Higher Institution Degree in any discipline. (OND, HND, B.SC).

●Completed the mandatory NYSC programme



Application Closing Date

15/05/2023




How to Apply


Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to employmentngjobs@gmail.com



NOTE:- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

18/04/2023

NSIA Insurance Improves health product


 



NSIA Health Insurance in collaboration with one of the largest health insurers – Hollard, has launched their upgraded Health Insurance Plan with more benefits.



A statement from the underwriting firm said the product caters to companies looking to insure their key resources, and doubles as a solution for multinationals seeking to harmonize their health insurance benefits across Africa, and the world. It offers a combination of plans that provides optimized coverage according to budget, wherever your employees are in the world.



According to the firm, the plan has four areas of cover from which customers can choose:

Area of cover 1: Africa and India; Area of cover 2: Africa, India and Europe;

Area of cover 3: Worldwide excluding USA and

Area of cover 4: Worldwide.



Other benefits include: chronic condition management, telehealth, 24/7 call center, evacuation & out-of-country care, employee assistance programme, and more.



The goal of the revamped product, it noted is to tackle high levels of out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare. This also showcases NSIA Insurance’s commitment to provide quality healthcare experience to existing and prospective clients.



“A healthy team is a productive team and having NSIA Insurance as your Health Insurance partner shows that you are passionate about investing in the power, efficacy and well-being of your people,” said Managing Director of NSIA Insurance Limited, Moruf Apampa.



Speaking on customer welfare, the MD/CEO added that “One of our strategic objectives for 2023 is customer-centricity, and this new product is in line with this strategy. We’re confident that this partnership will enable our customers access premium medical cover for themselves and their loved ones.”



About NSIA Insurance Limited


NSIA Insurance Limited is a leading composite insurance company driven by integrity, care, innovation, and professionalism. The head office is in Lagos, with a strong regional presence in Abuja and an extensive network in strategic states across the country. NSIA Insurance offers a wide range of insurance services at competitive rates to meet the changing financial, investment, and lifestyle needs of its corporate, commercial, and individual customers.

NSIA Insurance Limited (Nigeria) is part of NSIA Participations, which is currently present in 12 African countries; namely, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.







16/04/2023

NAICOM, PenCom move to solve annuity impasse in Niger Insurance, Standard Alliance

 




The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and National Pension Commission (PenCom) have being engaging on how to ensure payment of annuitants in the liquidated Niger Insurance Plc and Standard Alliance Plc, Inspenonline can report.



This medium leant that the engagement was initiated by PenCom, as it is worried over the conditions of annuitants, who have not been paid monthly pension benefits since the companies operational licences were cancelled by NAICOM.



Shareholders of both firms have gone to court to challenge NAICOM on its decision to cancel their operational licences.



NAICOM had June 28, 2022 announced the cancellation of operational certificates of Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, RIC – 091 and Niger Insurance Plc, RIC – 029 with effect from the 21st day of June, 2022.



It noted that consequently, the commission has appointed Sanya, Ogunkuade Esq of Plot 217, Upper Grace Plaza, 3rd Floor (Left Wing), Shetima Munguno Crescent, Behind Julius Berger Equipment Yard, Utako, Abuja as the Receiver/Liquidator for Niger Insurance Plc and, Kehinde Aina Esq of Aina Blankson LP, 5/7, Ademola Street, SW Ikoyi, Lagos as the Receiver/Liquidator for Standard Alliance Insurance Plc.



NAICOM said all stakeholders are advised to forward their enquiries to the respective Receiver/Liquidator for each company for their necessary action.



The Commission assured all stakeholders of the safety and protection of their interests.




13/04/2023

Mike Bamiloye @63



Happy birthday Daddy Mike Bamiloye.


Your unparalleled love for Jesus is so inspiring.


Thank you for yielding to the call and becoming a blessing to many. 


Keep growing in the knowledge and image of God Almighty.



We love you.



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03/03/2023

Supreme Court Orders Old N200, N500, N1,000 Notes To Remain In Circulation Till.....

 




The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that old N200, N500, N1,000 notes remain in circulation till December 31, 2023.


The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it as an affront to the 1999 Constitution.



Justice Emmanuel Agim, who read the lead judgement, held that the preliminary objections by the defendants (the Attorney General of the Federation, Bayelsa and Edo states) are dismissed as the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the suit.



Citing Section 23(2)1 of the constitution, the court held that the dispute between the FederaL Government and states must involve law or facts.



The apex court further held that President Muhammadu Buhari in his broadcast admitted that the policy is flawed with a lot of challenges.




01/03/2023

IT’S OFFICIAL: INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election

 





Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of 2023 presidential election.


Mahmood Yakubu, chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced the results in the early hours of Wednesday 1st of March, 2023.


Yakubu said Tinubu secured a total of 8,794,726 votes.


Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had the second-highest figure with 6,984,520 votes, while Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) was next with 6,101,533 votes.



“I now perform my responsibility as chief returning officer of the federation,” the INEC chair said.


“I, professor Mahmood Yakubu, hereby certify that I am the returning officer for the 2023 general election. The election was contested.


“That Tinubu Bola Ahmed of the APC, having certified the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned.”


Yakubu added that the issuance of the certificate of return to Tinubu will take place at 3pm on Wednesday.



See the full breakdown of the result below.


A – 61,014

AA – 14,542

AAC – 14,608

ADC – 81,919

ADP – 43,924

APC – 8,794,726

APGA – 61,966

APM – 25,961

APP – 12,839

BP – 16,156

LP – 6,101,533

NNPP – 1,496,687

NRM – 24,869

PDP – 6,984,520

PRP – 72,144

SDP – 80,267

YPP – 60,600

ZLP – 77,665








02/02/2023

Job Vacancy - Leadway Assurance Company Limited - Insurance Advisor (Sales/Marketing)




Leadway Assurance is a leading insurance company and non banking financial solutions provider in Nigeria leveraging on our strategic capabilities in other selected markets. Our policies are tailored towards our customers business needs. 




We are recruiting to fill the position below: 


Job Title:  Insurance Advisors (Sales/Marketing) 

Location: Lagos Job 

Type: Full-time 



Description 

  • Leadway Assurance Company Limited (‘LEADWAY’) is one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance service companies, with a reputation for service efficiency and customer reliability. 
  • We continually insure happiness, inspire talents and build excellent leaders. People are at the centre of Leadway as a company. They are at the heart of our shared values to insuring happiness. 
  • We are a non-discriminatory organisation seeking adaptive, goal-driven individuals to attend to our businesses interests which span Life and General Insurance Businesses, Portfolio management, trusts and property management. 



Requirements  


  • You must be Passionate about selling. 
  • You must be Persistent and Proactive. 
  • You must have the Ability to convince someoneelse to buy a necessary and beneficial insurance products. 



Responsibilities

  • Create and implement a structured plan to achieve set targets 
  • Develop strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and customers. 
  • Writing daily reports and providing management with weekly feedback



Qualifications 

  • Possess a Higher Institution Degree in any discipline. (OND, HND, B.SC). 
  • Completed the mandatory NYSC programme 



Application Closing Date 

28/02/2023 



How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to s-akanbi-james@leadway.com 



NOTE:- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.