Mutual Benefits Meets NAICOM Capital Requirements

Mutual Benefits Assurance and its life subsidiary have met NAICOM's minimum capital requirements following the July 31, 2026 deadline.

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Mutual Benefits Meets NAICOM Capital Requirements

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc and Mutual Benefits Life Assurance Ltd have secured their regulatory standing by meeting the National Insurance Commission's (NAICOM) prescribed Minimum Capital Requirements.

The two entities are part of the 43 insurance and reinsurance companies that successfully scaled the regulatory hurdle under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. This milestone follows the expiration of the 12-month recapitalisation window on July 31, 2026.

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Olufemi Asenuga, the Group Managing Director of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, described the achievement as a demonstration of the group's financial resilience and strategic foresight. He noted that the stronger capital base will enhance the firm's capacity to underwrite larger, more complex risks and drive customer confidence.

Biyi Ashiru-Mobolaji, the Managing Director of Mutual Benefits Life Assurance Ltd, stated that the successful recapitalisation reinforces the company's ability to provide long-term financial security. He emphasized that the capital injection will improve their capacity to honor policyholder commitments and develop new wealth creation products.

The successful recapitalisation is expected to drive consolidation and stability within the wider Nigerian financial system. The Mutual Benefits Group remains focused on expanding insurance access and investing in technology-driven customer experiences.

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