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

AbbreviationNAICOM
Formed1997
Federal agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
Nigeria
Operations jurisdictionNigeria
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National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
AbbreviationNAICOM
Agency overview
Formed1997
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
Nigeria
Operations jurisdictionNigeria
Legal jurisdictionNational Insurance Commission
Governing bodyPresident of Nigeria
Constituting instrument
  • National Insurance Commission Act 1997
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPlot 1239, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki II Abuja.
Agency executive
  • Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive
Website
https://www.naicom.gov.ng/
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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]

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