Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading general insurance business and special risk insurance underwriters, has paid over N5.3 billion in gross claims so far in 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to prompt claims settlement and exceptional customer service delivery.

The claims paid across various business portfolios represent 37.8 percent of the total N14 billion claims settled during the full 2025 financial year, reflecting the company’s strong financial capacity and deliberate customer-centric approach to insurance operations.

The claims cut across several product lines including Motor Insurance, Fire Insurance, General Accident, Marine Insurance, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Bond and Agric Insurance, further demonstrating the company’s extensive underwriting expertise and strategic role in supporting businesses and individuals across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.

In addition, the company recorded reinsurance recoveries of N2.9 billion in 2026, compared to N6.8 billion achieved in the 2025 financial year, representing 41.4 percent of the previous year’s figures.

Speaking on the claims performance, Mary Adeyanju, managing director/CEO, said the company remains committed to fulfilling its promise to customers by ensuring that every genuine and confirmed claim is settled promptly and professionally.

She stated: “At Consolidated Hallmark Insurance, we understand that the true value of insurance is revealed at the point of claims settlement. This is why we have continued to strengthen our claims management process to ensure that our customers receive timely support when it matters most.

“Our commitment is simple and unwavering; every genuine and confirmed claim will be paid promptly, transparently and professionally. We see our customers as partners, and we remain dedicated to protecting their businesses, investments and future with integrity and excellence.”

She further noted that the company’s consistent investment in people, technology and operational processes has significantly enhanced service efficiency and customer experience.

“As the risk landscape evolves, we are continuously innovating and improving our systems to serve our customers better. Our focus is not only to provide insurance coverage, but also to deliver confidence, stability and peace of mind to every policyholder,” she added.

Leveraging the capabilities and unique strengths within the group, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited continues to provide premium risk management solutions tailored to meet the needs of corporate organisations, SMEs and individuals.

The company’s impressive claims settlement record remains a testament to its financial strength, technical expertise and reliability as a trusted insurance partner in Nigeria. Customers seeking dependable insurance solutions are encouraged to explore the company’s wide range of products designed to protect lives, assets, businesses and investments against unforeseen risks.

Meanwhile, Eddie Efekoha, group chief executive officer of Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, has confirmed that the Group will declare a final dividend of 15 kobo per share at its Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026. Combined with the 10 kobo interim dividend paid in 2025, this brings the total dividend for the period to 25 kobo per share, further reflecting the Group’s commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance is one of the leading General Business and Special Risk Insurance underwriters in Nigeria. Over the years, the company has played a leadership role in the underwriting of key transactions in Aviation, Oil & Gas, Marine Cargo and Hull Business as well as in Motor insurance business.

We have built a reputation on Professionalism, Integrity and Excellent Service Delivery. Leveraging on the capabilities and unique skills of the entire group, we provide premium risk management solutions to our clients. Our commitment to serving you better has seen us make key investments in our People, Technology and Processes, the company said.

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.

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