BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI

MD/CEO, Guinea Insurance, Abidogun

Guinea Insurance Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the period ended 31 March 2026, reflecting a resilient top line performance, a strengthened asset base, and a deliberate strategic response to industry wide claims pressure.

Net Expenses on Reinsurance Contracts stood at ₦109.3 million, representing a decline of approximately 162.6% from ₦174.7 million recorded in March 2025. This movement reflects a more conservative risk transfer approach, as the Company strengthened its reinsurance cover to mitigate exposure to emerging risks and high value claims within the market.

Insurance Service Expenses rose significantly by about 803% to ₦850.1 million, compared to ₦94.1 million in March 2025. This sharp increase was largely driven by the settlement of a cluster of high value industry claims, which the Company honoured promptly and responsibly. These claims, arising from unforeseen risk events, placed considerable pressure on earnings, affecting both top line efficiency and bottom line performance, and resulting in a loss for the period. Total Assets grew by 6.9 per cent to ₦7.75 billion, supported by strong investment performance. Investment Properties increased by 29.5 per cent to ₦1.11 billion, driven by favourable revaluations and portfolio optimisation.

Ademola Abidogun, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Guinea Insurance PLC commented: “While the period under review reflects a temporary setback in profitability, it is important to emphasise that the fundamentals of our business remain sound. The claims experience recorded is reflective of broader industry trends rather than isolated to Guinea Insurance. We made a conscious decision to settle all valid claims promptly, reinforcing our commitment to trust, reliability, and customer confidence. We are confident that our strengthened risk management framework, disciplined underwriting approach, and enhanced reinsurance programme will position the Company for a strong rebound in subsequent quarters. Our focus remains on delivering sustainable value to shareholders while upholding our promise to policyholders.”

Looking ahead, the Company remains cautiously optimistic. Management has initiated targeted recovery measures, including tighter cost management, portfolio rebalancing, and a renewed focus on profitable business segments. These actions are expected to restore earnings momentum and reinforce the Company’s competitive position within the Nigerian insurance market.