Linkage Assurance gross written premium up 16% in Q1

Underwriting firm, Linkage Assurance Plc has announced 16 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in Gross Written Premium for the first quarter ended 31stMarch 2022 to N4.61 billion, from N3.98 billion in the same period in 2021.

The Company’s audited result for period reveals an underwriting profit of N193 million, a turnaround performance compared to N480 million loss as at Q1 2021, and this has been attributed to improvement in core business activities on the backdrop of healthy business underwriting decisions, reinsurance optimisation and efficient claims management process. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was N157 million, compared to N950 million loss before tax in Q1 2021.

The company’s total asset rose to N42 billion in Q1 2022 from N38.7 billion in in full year 2021, representing 9 percent YoY growth, just as total equity stood at N25.3 billion, a 1 percent YoY growth, compared to N 25.1 billion in FY 2021.

According to the management, the business witnessed a tremendous growth in investment income through efficient and effective allocation of cash flows and investment portfolios, which served as a boost to the bottom line.

Daniel Braie, managing director/CEO, Linkage Assurance Plc in his remark said, as a leading player in the Nigerian Insurance Industry, the Company is well positioned to provide sustainable insurance solutions to the varying needs of the market through its strong capital base, innovative products, and digital platforms.

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“Our Strategy is to consistently grow our revenue and deliver strong returns and excellent customer experience, while leveraging on technology, strategic alliances, and capabilities to provide world-class insurance and risk management solutions.”

Our guiding principles are our core values and vision. They underpin our desires, ambitions and aspirations aimed at reinforcing the trust of our stakeholders.

He said, the company will also continue to develop innovative products, alternative channels of distributions and strategic initiatives that will enable us to achieve our corporate goals and objectives. With a medium-to-long term perspective, we believe that the Company will have improved growth from these initiatives.

“In line with our corporate ambition, we will continue to leverage on technology, committed workforce and strong capital base to increase market share, enhance corporate visibility, and achieve operational excellence towards a more viable and successful Company,” Braie said.