NAICOM cancels operational licence of Standard Alliance, Niger Insurance

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the certificates of registration of Standard Alliance Insurance Plc and Niger Insurance Plc.

The cancellation of the certificates of registration of the two companies took effect from Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by the NAICOM Head, Corporate Communications and Market Development, Rasaaq Salami, on Tuesday.

Salami stated that the commission has appointed Sanya Ogunkuade Esq in Abuja as the liquidator for Niger Insurance Plc, while Kehinde Aina Esq in Lagos was appointed as the receiver for Standard Alliance Insurance Plc.

He said: “This is to notify all insurance stakeholders and members of the public that the National Insurance Commission has cancelled the certificates of registration of Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, RIC – 091 and Niger Insurance Plc, RIC – 029 with effect from the 21st day of June 2022.

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“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.

“All stakeholders are advised to forward their enquiries to the respective Receiver/Liquidator for each company for their necessary action.

“The Commission assures all stakeholders of the safety and protection of their interests,” the statement read.

The Star