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Vital Questions that you need to ask about Life Insurance Plan.

Vital Questions that you need to ask about Life Insurance Plan Deciding to purchase a life insurance plan is a vital step to take. However, it is not enough to purchase a life insurance plan. There are several questions that should determine your final decision. No matter how attractive a life insurance policy seems, there are certain questions that you must ask to be sure about your final decision. These questions determine the selection of the right life insurance company and plan that is right for you or not. Here are vital questions that you should ask your insurance company as you consider the prospects of taking up an insurance plan: What is the monthly and annual premium for the insurance plan? Before you buy an insurance plan, find out the monthly and premium plan you will pay throughout the course of the plan. Premiums vary depending on the company, its plans, and its benefits. At FBNInsurance, we realize the importance of assert...Read more

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FBNInsurance to be tier one underwriter

Foremost underwriter, FBNInsurance Limited has said it will play in tier one category when the recently released Tier-Based Minimum Solvency Capital regime by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) begins by January 1, 2019. Its Managing Director, Val Ojumah, disclosed this today at a press conference in Lagos, adding that the the duo of FBNInsurance Limited and FBN General Insurance Limited have the financial wherewithal to operate in the category. He noted that the initiative taken by the industry regulator remains one of the best things to have happened to the insurance industry in recent times, stressing that the initiative will help address the ills in the industry. According to him, the initiative will help build capacity for underwriters, meet claims responsibilities and act professionally. He added that the step will also help push up prices of insurance stocks at the Nigerian Stock Exchange(NSE). He said the firm has been underwr...Read more

FBNInsurance commits to Customer Amazement

FBNInsurance, has restated her commitment to outstanding Customer Service through the firm’s sponsorship of the 2018 Customer Amazement Revolution Masterclass with renowned Customer Service expert, Shep Hykens and accomplished economist, Prof Benjamin Akande. Speaking at the conference, Lead Facilitator, Shep Hyken, emphasised the need for every business to realise that today’s customer no longer compare apples to apples, but they compare the quality of service received from the business to the best they have enjoyed elsewhere even if the industries were different. He went ahead to propose the Out-Convenience model for winning back the customer’s trust at all times. In his presentation, Prof Akande charged business leaders to commit to building a vibrant generation of youth leaders who will affect the Nigerian economic space going forward. Val Ojumah, MD/CEO, FBNInsurance, who was also a discussant at the conference, commended the...Read more

FBNInsurance Rejoices With Technical Partner, Sanlam, At 100

The Sanlam Group celebrates its 100th birthday, and we at FBNInsurance are proud of our association with this financial services giant, which first opened its doors in Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 1918, Sanlam has a rich history, the Group has evolved over the years from a traditional life insurance company to a broad-based diversified financial services provider that specialises in insurance (life and general), financial planning, retirement, investments and wealth. In 1998 Sanlam demutualised, listing on the JSE Ltd and the Namibian Stock Exchange. The Group was restructured into several independent businesses within a federal business structure. Today, Sanlam is a diversified financial services provider with an extensive product offering catering for all market segments. It also remains a pioneer of technological development and innovation. The Group has consistently grown its local as well as an international footprint &nda...Read more

FBNInsurance promotes literacy among children

In celebration of the International Literacy Day and in line with the FBNHoldings Group Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives, FBNInsurance has supported back-to-school kits to needy children in Lagos. At an event organised by a non-governmental organisation, Jakin NGO, 500 school children from various homes and hospices got free school bags, uniforms, notebooks, sandals and socks, among others. Jakin NGO covnvener, Bukola Adebiyi, expressed gratitude to the management of FBNInsurance for their support for the programme. She said the insurer had been sponsoring Jakin NGO’s Dress-A-Child-for-School programme for some years. FBNInsurance Managing Dirctor, Val Ojumah praised  Jakin NGO for its commitment to the less privileged. He said  at FBNInsurance, they take education seriously. He said: “This is why our best selling product, FlexiEdu, is designed to help parents and guardians ensure their c...Read more

FBNInsurance Group donates to Down Syndrome Foundation and Heritage Home

In line with their Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives, sister insurers, FBNInsurance and FBN General Insurance, recently donated various items to two care homes, the Heritage Homes and The Down Syndrome Foundation. The companies spent the Valentine’s Day with the Children at the Heritage Homes and donated various food items, beverages, cash gift to the home. Also recently, both companies made similar donations to the Management of The Down Syndrome Foundation. Most of the items donated were largely raised through the companies’ annual Staff Gift drive, an in-house scheme that encourages members of staff of both companies to donate various items to a common cause. At the presentation ceremonies, the Executive Director, Business Development, FBNInsurance, Mr. Moruf Apampa reassured the homes of the insurers’ commitment to support the cause of both organizations in making the society a better place. The FBNI S...Read more

FBNInsurance stimulates sales with Ember Championships

As part of her corporate drive to motivate outstanding staff and increase performance in terms of policy uptake, sales persistency and new business, FBNInsurance recently rewarded winners in her annual MD/CEO Ember Championship. In a press statement released by Elizabeth Agugoh, Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, the MD/CEO Ember Championships was designed to push new premiums and increase persistency between September and December every year. “We know how hard it is to get people to buy insurance, especially as the year ends. So to encourage sales and get new businesses, this competition was set up to reward the Sales Area that meets certain sales criteria during this period,” she said. At the award presentation which held recently, the Benin Sales Area won the best performing Area for the period under review. The winning Area was given a cash reward for its effort. Enugu and Aba Areas came second and third respectively. Val Ojumah, ...Read more

FBNInsurance donates dialysis machine to Gbagada General Hospital

…as Company Board supports pregnant women with an ultrasound scan machine. In line with her Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives, leading life insurer, FBNInsurance, recently donated a dialysis machine to the Gbagada General Hospital, Renal Dialysis centre. The donation was the second of its kind to the hospital from the company. At the official commissioning held in the premises of the Lagos hospital, the Chairperson, FBNInsurance, Mrs Adenrele Kehinde, feted the validity of the human life, reiterating that every human deserves to lead a good life. “We believe every human life is important and that every man deserves a better shot at life, no matter their health challenges. We hope, therefore, that this new machine will complement the initial one donated and that more people will have another shot at life, thanks to FBNInsurance,” she said. Also, at a separate presentation, the Chairperson announced the donation of an ...Read more

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