The Nigerian insurance sector posted a strong performance on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) during the review week, recording over ₦813.67 million in trade value from a total volume of 468.07 million shares across 7,200 deals. The data underscores rising investor confidence and growing liquidity in insurance equities.
Leading the charge was AIICO Insurance Plc, which recorded the highest volume and value for the week. A total of 68.9 million shares exchanged hands at a value of ₦110.15 million across 1,399 transactions. This performance positions AIICO as the most actively traded insurance stock of the period.
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc followed closely with 31.78 million units worth ₦95.98 million, executed in 519 deals, reflecting strong investor sentiment tied to its strategic expansion moves.
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc emerged as the top performer by share price, trading 7.53 million shares at ₦9.55 per unit, with a total value of ₦73.46 million across 590 deals. The company’s sustained earnings and risk management practices continue to earn it premium valuation on the exchange.
Other notable performers include:
- Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, with 50.57 million units traded, valued at ₦65.19 million (485 deals);
- NEM Insurance Plc, trading 3.73 million shares valued at ₦65.14 million (278 deals);
- SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, exchanging 12.02 million shares worth ₦59.96 million (266 deals).
Meanwhile, penny stocks such as Universal Insurance Plc and Prestige Assurance Plc also attracted high volumes, with 92.46 million and 44.38 million shares traded respectively, reflecting growing retail investor participation in the insurance segment.
In total, 17 insurance firms contributed to the sector’s impressive showing, pointing to widespread investor interest across the board.
Market Insight
The surge in activity reflects a growing belief in the long-term prospects of the Nigerian insurance industry, especially as firms continue to leverage technology and regulatory tailwinds to deepen market penetration.
Analysts note that the sector’s robust showing is indicative of improved fundamentals, enhanced transparency, and renewed investor confidence. As more insurance firms improve disclosures and explore innovative products, the sector may witness further upward movement in trading volumes and valuations.
With over ₦813 million in value traded, this week’s performance highlights the insurance sector’s evolving role as a key contributor to Nigeria’s capital market growth story.
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