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  • Sanlam General Insurance wins Financial Inclusive Insurer of the Year

    Sanlam General Insurance wins Financial Inclusive Insurer of the Year

    Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria has announced its recognition as the Financial Inclusive Insurer of the Year at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference 2024.

    The event, hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the theme, “Inclusive Growth: Harnessing Inclusion for Economic Development,” brought together notable leaders, including the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima; Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso; and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos.

    According to the company, this award affirms Sanlam’s unwavering commitment to advancing financial inclusion through innovative and impactful solutions tailored to the unique needs of Nigerians.

    The Managing Director/CEO of Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, Bode Opadokun reflected on the significance of achievements that led to the award win.

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    He said: “This recognition as Financial Inclusive Insurer of the Year underscores our dedication to bridging the financial gap in Nigeria through innovation and inclusivity. At Sanlam, we believe that everyone deserves access to security and confidence, and this award is a testament to the collective effort of our exceptional team.

     Together, we are redefining what it means to serve and inspire.

    “While the award signals a bold step forward, Sanlam remains committed to creating a brighter and more inclusive future for individuals and businesses across Nigeria. Sanlam is a pan-African brand with a rich history and heritage founded in 1918 as a life insurance company. The brand has grown to become Africa’s largest non-banking financial services group, with a strong presence in 27 countries on the African continent, and a niche presence in India, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and Australia. Indeed, Sanlam operates in 8 out of the 10 largest economies in Africa, with over 154,000 employees globally, delivering superior value to customers, shareholders and the broader society”, he added.

  • Sanlam upgrades code for insurance purchases, claims, others

    Sanlam upgrades code for insurance purchases, claims, others

    Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria has announced a significant upgrade to its *1056# Code of Confidence, a revolutionary USSD solution now available on Airtel and MTN mobile networks in Nigeria.

    In a statement by the company, the Managing Director/CEO of Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, Bode Opadokun explained that the expanded features provide customers with a seamless platform to make insurance claims, check policies, and purchase insurance directly through their mobile devices.

    Stating that it is originally designed to provide fast and reliable third-party insurance claims, the *1056# code now extends beyond claims processing to deliver an all-in-one solution for essential insurance services.

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    According to him, this enhancement reflects Sanlam’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that simplify the insurance journey for Nigerians.

    He noted that customers can now access a range of features by dialing *1056#. These include the ability to initiate insurance claims instantly, check policy status, and even purchase new insurance products, all with the simplicity and convenience of a mobile phone.

    Opadokun pointed out that the quick and intuitive solution empowers customers to manage their insurance needs effectively, reducing wait times and paperwork, and enhancing accessibility across all networks.

  • Sanlam General Insurance settles claim in 40 mins

    Sanlam General Insurance settles claim in 40 mins

    Sanlam General Insurance Limited has continued to amaze its motor insurance policyholders with the claim of clients being paid in 40 minutes.

    One of the client, Okporho Edward Tejiri from Delta State, said he was settled in 40 minutes via Code of Confidence *1056#, USSD enabled device.

    Tejiri said: “The swiftness from dialing the code and the instant response I got, then to the call from your guys inspecting the vehicle, negotiating and the payment for the claim was splendid and amazing, everything put together didn’t take 39 minutes.

    “In fact, while all of this was ongoing, I was wondering if I’m still in Nigeria. Sanlam Insurance help me to recover what I lost.”

    The Managing Director, Sanlam General Insurance Limited, Bode Opadokun, said: “We have successfully settled the second claim using the code of confidence in exactly 40 minutes.”

    He submitted that this positive transformation has come to stay, adding that Sanlam has raised the bar and it can’t go back to the old days of endless waiting for claims to be settled.

    Opadokun, however, noted that depending on extent of the damage, if it is less than N200,000, the claim could be settled within three hours.