NAICOM bets on insurtech to unlock untapped insurance market

The Guardian Nigeria News· June 29, 2026

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is prioritizing insurtech initiatives to penetrate Nigeria's vast and largely underserved insurance market. This move signals a regulatory commitment to digital transformation as a primary vehicle for increasing insurance density and accessibility across the nation. For the InsurTech sector, this indicates a supportive regulatory environment aimed at fostering innovation and financial inclusion.

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