Nigeria · West Africa · class R
Reinsurer insurance companies in Nigeria
3 licensed reinsurers, 6% of the 51 insurance entities supervised by the National Insurance Commission. Carriers that accept risk ceded by primary insurers.
| Company | Class | Parent / group | Ownership | Regulator | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Reinsurance Corp (Africa Re) - HQ Multilateral; not subject to NIIRA recapitalisation | RReinsurer | Africa Re | Regional / multilateral | NAICOM | Verified |
| Continental Reinsurance Plc Group HQ Lagos | RReinsurer | Continental Re | Pan-African group | NAICOM | Verified |
| FBS Reinsurance | RReinsurer | Independent | Domestic private | NAICOM | Verified |
No insurers match that filter.
About reinsurers in Nigeria
How many reinsurers are licensed in Nigeria?
3 of the 51 licensed insurance entities in Nigeria are classified as reinsurer (6%), according to the NAICOM register as reflected in this directory (verified - full register).
Who regulates reinsurers in Nigeria?
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), under Insurance Act 2003; NIIRA 2025 recapitalisation. Official website: https://naicom.gov.ng.
Are the reinsurers in Nigeria locally or foreign owned?
1 of 3 belong to pan-African or foreign multinational groups (including Africa Re, Continental Re), 0 are state-owned, and the rest are domestic private companies.
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