NEM INSURANCE PLC
ANNUAL REPORT
31 DECEMBER 2023
NEM INSURANCE PLC
ANNUAL REPORT, 31 DECEMBER 2023
Contents | Pages | ||
Corporate Information | i | - iv | |
Results at a Glance | v - vi | ||
Report of Directors | vii - xv | ||
Report of external consultants on Board Appraisal | xvi | ||
Statement of Director's responsibilities | xvii | ||
Statement of Corporate responsibilities | xviii | ||
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report | xix | ||
Report of the Audit and Compliance Committee | xx | ||
Report of the Independent Auditors | 1 - 5 | ||
Statement of Material Accounting Policies | 6 | - 25 | |
Statement of IFRS 17 Accounting Policies | 26 | - 38 | |
Statement of Financial Position-Transition | 39 | - 42 | |
Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive | |||
Income-Transition | 43 | - 44 | |
Notes to Transition Adjustment | 45 | - 48 | |
Statement of financial position | 49 | ||
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive | |||
income | 50 | ||
Statement of Change in Equity | 51 | - 52 | |
Statement of Cash Flows | 53 | ||
Notes to the Financial Statements | 54 | - 82 | |
Segments Report | 83 | - 93 | |
Claim Development Table | 94 | - 97 | |
Estimates of undiscounted gross cumulative claims | 98 | ||
Financial Risk Management Policy | 99 | - 131 | |
Capital Management Policy | 132 | - 133 | |
Asset & Liability Management | 134 | - 135 | |
Other National Disclosures | 136 | ||
Statement of Value Added | 137 | - 138 | |
Group Financial Summary | 139 | - 140 | |
Parent Financial Summary | 141 | - 142 | |
Free float disclosure | 143 | - 144 |
NEM INSURANCE PLC | i | |
ANNUAL REPORT, 31 DECEMBER 2023 | ||
Corporate Information | ||
Directors | Mr. Tope Smart | Group Chairman (With effect from 1st Aug 2023) |
Mr. Andrew Ikekhua | Managing Director (With effect from 3rd July 2023) | |
Mr. Idowu Semowo | Executive Director (With effect from 16th Aug 2023) | |
Alh. Ahmed Yakasai | Independent Director | |
Mrs. Joy Teluwo | Non-Executive Director | |
Mr. Papa Ndiaye | Non-Executive Director | |
Mr. Kelechi Okoro | Non-Executive Director | |
Dr. Daphne Dafinone | Non-Executive Director (With effect from 1st Sept 2023) | |
Chief (Dr) Anthony Aletor | Non-Executive Director (With effect from 1st Sept 2023) | |
Mrs. Abisola Giwa-Osagie | Non-Executive Director (With effect from 1st Oct 2023) | |
Company Secretary | Mrs. Ifunanya Iwuagwu | |
199, Ikorodu Road | ||
Obanikoro, Lagos | ||
Registered Office | NEM House | |
199, Ikorodu Road | ||
Obanikoro, Lagos | ||
FRCN Number | FRC/2012/0000000000249 | |
Registration Number | 6971 | |
Tax Identification Number | 00010019-0001 | |
Corporate Head Office | NEM House | |
199, Ikorodu Road | ||
Obanikoro, Lagos | ||
Registrars | APEL Capital & Trust Limited | |
8, Alhaji Bashorun Street | ||
Off Norman Williams Crescent, | ||
South West, Ikoyi | ||
Lagos | ||
Tel: 01-2932121 | ||
Mobile No: 07046126698 | ||
Bankers | Access Bank Plc | |
Polaris Bank Limited | ||
First City Monument Bank | ||
Ecobank Nigeria Limited | ||
First Bank of Nigeria Limited | ||
Guaranty Trust Bank Limited | ||
Keystone Bank Limited | ||
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited | ||
Sterling Bank Plc | ||
United Bank for Africa Plc | ||
Stanbic IBTC Plc | ||
Heritage Bank Limited | ||
Fidelity bank Plc | ||
Zenith Bank Plc | ||
Auditors | KPMG Professional Services | |
KPMG Towers, | ||
Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, |
Victoria Island,
www.home.kpmg/ng
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Corporate Information (Cont'd) | |
Solicitors | Koya & Kuti Solicitors |
5th Floor, 3, Ajele Street, | |
Lagos. | |
Sola Abidakun & Co | |
186A, Igbosere Road, | |
Lagos Island, Lagos. | |
Adeboye Badejo & Co | |
15, Salami street, | |
Off Sojomein Talabi Avenue, | |
Ajuwon, Lagos. | |
A & M Legal Practitioners | |
Plot 2, Block B, Palms, | |
Residences estate, | |
Lekki Phase II, Lagos. | |
Reinsurers | African Reinsurers Corporation |
Continental Reinsurance Corporation | |
SWISS Reinsurance Company | |
WAICA Reinsurance Pool | |
Subsidiaries | NEM Asset Management Ltd |
199, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro, | |
Lagos. | |
P.O. Box 654 | |
Tel: 01-4489574 | |
NEM Health Limited | |
199, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro, | |
Lagos. | |
P.O. Box 654 | |
Tel: 02013300150 | |
Branch Networks | Abuja - Garki |
78, Emeka Anyaogu, | |
Off Muhammadu Buhari Way, | |
Area 11, Garki, Abuja. | |
Branch Manager: Michael A. Giwa | |
Mobile No: 08033208141 |
Abuja - Wuse
Plot 548, Ejura Close, Wuse II, Abuja
Branch Manager: Mr. Martins Ilegoma
Mobile Nos: 08077284843 08078153184, 08037020262
Abuja - Central Business District 82, Imo State Liaison office Opp. Federal Ministry of Finance Central Business District Branch Manager: Davies O. Dada Mobile Nos: 08150849411
Apapa 2nd Floor 41/43 Itire Road Surulere, Lagos
Tel: 01-7375546, 07028442653
Branch Manager: Uzor Enubuzo
Mobile No: 08059301673, 0802896842
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Corporate Information (Cont'd) | |
Calabar | |
2nd Floor, 26, Etta-Agbor Road | |
Calabar | |
Cross River | |
Branch Manager: Opeoluwa Olaku | |
Mobile Nos: 08054642551, 08033542048 | |
Akure | |
3rd Floor, BIO Building Alagabaka | |
Akure, Ondo State | |
Tel: 034-215829 | |
Branch Manager: Kehinde Agbelade | |
Mobile No: 08033509419 | |
Ibadan | |
3rd Floor, Broking House | |
1, Alhaji Jimoh Odutola Street | |
PMB 5328, Ibadan | |
Oyo State | |
Tel: 02-2411992 | |
Branch Manager: Rufus Olumide | |
Mobile Nos: 08033463697 | |
Jos | |
10, Rwang Pam Street | |
P.O. Box 1261 | |
Jos, Plateau State | |
Tel: 073-454216 | |
Branch Manager: Oyeronke Oyegbamile-Bello | |
Mobile No: 08077284946 | |
Lagos Mainland | |
199, Ikorodu Road | |
Obanikoro, Lagos | |
Tel: 01-8171844,01-4824737,01-2710060 | |
Branch Manager: Lucky Okparavero | |
Mobile Nos: 08076175287, 08023123006 | |
08077284829 | |
Kano | |
3rd Floor, Union Bank Building | |
37, Niger Street | |
P.O. Box 1185, Kano | |
Tel: 064-649374 | |
Branch Manager: Ahmed Bello | |
Mobile No: 08154971638 | |
08065294000 | |
Onitsha | |
2nd Floor, (AIB) Building | |
107, Upper New Market Road, Onitsha | |
Tel: 046-410736 | |
Branch Manager: Cyracus Akujobi | |
Mobile Nos: 08033457426, 07029219983 |
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Corporate Information (Cont'd) | |
Kaduna | |
Ground Floor, Turaki Ali House | |
3, Kanata Road | |
P.O Box 822, Kaduna | |
Tel: 062-217683 | |
Branch Manager: Eyitayo Ogboyomi | |
Mobile Nos: 07028243118 | |
Oshogbo | |
1st Floor, Former Afribank Building | |
Opposite Fakunle Comprehensive High School | |
Fakunle, Gbongan/Ibadan Road | |
Osogbo, Osun Sate | |
Tel: 035-214844 | |
Branch Manager: Olubiyi Sonoiki | |
Mobile Nos: 08038436231, 08077284898 | |
Warri | |
57, Effurun, Sapele Road | |
Effurun, Delta State | |
Branch Manager: Olayide Akinola | |
Mobile No: 08034221374 0802388188 | |
Port Harcourt | |
House 2, Road 2 | |
Circular Road, Residential Estate | |
Port Harcourt, Rivers State | |
Tel: 084-233513 | |
Branch Manager: Akintan Kolawole | |
Mobile Nos: 08037236009 | |
Anthony Retail | |
6A, Oyetola Idowu Street, | |
Sura Mogaji, | |
Ilupeju, Lagos | |
Branch Manager: Charity Orisakwe | |
Mobile Nos: 08033158144 | |
Our Vision | To be the preferred choice of the insuring public |
Our Mission | To build a customer-satisfying Insurance Institution that is passionate about adding value to |
the interests of all stakeholders. | |
Core Values | Discipline |
Integrity | |
Humility | |
Excellence | |
Empathy | |
Courage |
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GROUP RESULTS AT A GLANCE | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Restated | |||||
Changes | Changes | ||||
FINANCIAL POSITION | N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | % | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,002,993 | 8,878,011 | (875,018) | (10) | |
Financial assets: | |||||
- At fair value through profit or loss | 10,463,494 | 5,800,623 | 4,662,871 | 80 | |
- At fair value through other comprehensive income | 75,219 | 53,731 | 21,488 | 40 | |
- At amortised cost | 36,355,234 | 12,159,020 | 24,196,214 | 199 | |
Insurance contract assets | - | - | - | - | |
Trade Receivable | 450,143 | 672,356 | (222,213) | (33) | |
Reinsurance contract assets | 9,433,042 | 9,472,703 | (39,661) | (0) | |
Other receivables and prepayments | 2,148,365 | 723,429 | 1,424,936 | 197 | |
Investment properties | 2,353,946 | 1,813,768 | 540,178 | 30 | |
Statutory deposit | 320,000 | 320,000 | (0) | (0) | |
Intangible asset | 54,110 | 15,721 | 38,389 | 244 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 4,202,175 | 3,886,188 | 315,987 | 8 | |
Right-of-use Assets | 609,015 | 149,520 | 459,495 | 307 | |
Deferred tax asset | - | 252,724 | (252,724) | (100) | |
Total Assets | 74,467,735 | 44,197,794 | |||
10,611,558 | 72 | ||||
Insurance contract liabilities | 25,285,724 | 14,674,166 | |||
Reinsurance contract liabilities | - | - | - | - | |
Other insurance contract liabilities | 857,381 | 487,527 | 369,853 | 76 | |
Borrowings | 1,557,737 | - | 1,557,737 | 100 | |
Other payables | 2,093,470 | 1,575,721 | 517,749 | 33 | |
Lease liabilities | 473,241 | 35,999 | 437,242 | 1,215 | |
Retirement benefit obligations | - | 29,497 | (29,497) | (100) | |
Income tax liability | 1,155,152 | 379,224 | 775,928 | 205 | |
Deferred tax | 4,507,627 | - | 4,507,627 | 100 | |
Total Liabilities | 35,930,332 | 17,182,134 | |||
Share capital | 5,016,477 | 5,016,477 | - | - | |
Statutory contingency reserve | 9,837,510 | 7,186,595 | 2,650,915 | 37 | |
Retained earnings | 21,578,802 | 12,713,807 | 8,864,995 | 70 | |
FVOCI reserve | (46,277) | (67,765) | 21,488 | (32) | |
Asset revaluation reserve | 2,107,964 | 2,107,964 | - | - | |
Other Reserves - gratuity | - | 58,581 | (58,581) | (100) | |
Insurance finance reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Non-controlling interest | 42,927 | - | 42,927 | 100 | |
Total Equity | 38,537,403 | 27,015,659 | |||
INCOME STATEMENT | N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | % | |
Insurance Revenue | 52,112,435 | 31,433,600 | 20,678,835 | 66 | |
Insurance Service expenses | (34,218,973) | (22,693,835) | (11,525,138) | 51 | |
Net expenses on Reinsurance contracts | (12,795,475) | (2,480,675) | (10,314,800) | 416 | |
Insurance Service Result | 5,097,987 | 6,259,090 | (1,161,103) | (19) | |
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method | 2,649,191 | 1,085,092 | 1,564,099 | 144 | |
Dividend Income | 687,422 | 470,062 | 217,360 | 46 | |
Net foreign exchange gain | 11,388,625 | 297,149 | 11,091,476 | 3,733 | |
Net Fair value gain | 4,807,948 | 174,088 | 4,633,860 | 2,662 | |
Net credit impairment losses | (213,317) | (18,927) | (194,390) | 1,027 | |
Net Investment result | 19,319,869 | 2,007,464 | 17,312,405 | 862 | |
Net Insurance finance expenses | (154,305) | (88,578) | (65,727) | 74 | |
Net Insurance and Investment result | 24,263,551 | 8,177,976 | 16,085,575 | 197 | |
Other operating income | 242,610 | 1,081,234 | (838,624) | (78) | |
Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 13,657 | (36,425) | 50,082 | (137) | |
Management expenses | (5,279,154) | (3,724,696) | (1,554,458) | 42 | |
Finance cost | (362,809) | - | (362,809) | 100 | |
Profit before taxation | 18,877,855 | 5,498,089 | 13,379,765 | 243 | |
Income taxes | (5,929,070) | (96,667) | (5,832,403) | 6,033 | |
Profit for the year after tax | 12,948,785 | 5,401,422 | 7,547,363 | 140 | |
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year | 10,025 | (45,067) | 55,092 | (122) | |
12,958,810 | 5,356,355 | 7,602,455 | 142 | ||
Profit attributable to Equity holders of the parent | |||||
13,020,855 | 5,401,422 | 7,619,433 | 141 | ||
Loss attributable to Non controlling interest | (72,073) | - | |||
Basic earnings per share (Kobo) | 152 | 141 | |||
260 | 108 | ||||
Diluted earnings per shares (Kobo) | 152 | 141 | |||
260 | 108 | ||||
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PARENT RESULTS AT A GLANCE | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Restated | |||||
Changes | Changes | ||||
FINANCIAL POSITION | N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | % | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 7,907,551 | 8,842,182 | (934,631) | (11) | |
Financial assets: | |||||
- At fair value through profit or loss | 10,463,494 | 5,800,623 | 4,662,871 | 80 | |
- At fair value through other comprehensive income | 75,219 | 53,731 | 21,488 | 40 | |
- At amortised cost | 36,355,234 | 12,159,020 | 24,196,214 | 199 | |
Insurance contract assets | - | - | - | - | |
Trade Receivable | 354,531 | 672,356 | (317,825) | (47) | |
Reinsurance contract assets | 9,433,042 | 9,472,703 | (39,661) | (0) | |
Other receivables and prepayments | 1,875,423 | 581,362 | 1,294,060 | 223 | |
Investment in Subsidiary | 435,000 | 150,000 | |||
Investment properties | 2,353,946 | 1,813,768 | 540,178 | 30 | |
Statutory deposit | 320,000 | 320,000 | - | - | |
Intangible asset | 42,161 | 15,721 | 26,440 | 168 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 4,059,350 | 3,878,192 | 181,158 | 5 | |
Right-of-use Assets | 609,015 | 149,520 | 459,495 | 307 | |
Deferred tax asset | - | 249,881 | (249,881) | (100) | |
Total Assets | 74,283,965 | 44,159,059 | |||
10,423,681 | 71 | ||||
Insurance contract liabilities | 25,097,847 | 14,674,166 | |||
Reinsurance contract liabilities | - | - | - | - | |
Other insurance contract liabilities | 783,901 | 487,527 | 296,374 | 61 | |
Borrowings | 1,557,737 | - | 1,557,737 | 100 | |
Other payables | 2,015,522 | 1,570,560 | 444,962 | 28 | |
Lease liabilities | 473,241 | 35,999 | 437,242 | 1,215 | |
Retirement benefit obligations | - | 29,497 | (29,497) | (100) | |
Income tax liability | 1,154,348 | 378,179 | 776,170 | 205 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,505,697 | - | 4,505,697 | 100 | |
Total Liabilities | 35,588,294 | 17,175,928 | |||
Share capital | 5,016,477 | 5,016,477 | - | - | |
Statutory contingency reserve | 9,837,510 | 7,186,595 | 2,650,915 | 37 | |
Retained earnings | 21,779,997 | 12,681,279 | 9,098,718 | 72 | |
FVOCI reserve | (46,277) | (67,765) | 21,488 | (32) | |
Asset revaluation reserve | 2,107,964 | 2,107,964 | - | - | |
Other Reserves - gratuity | - | 58,581 | (58,581) | (100) | |
Insurance finance reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Total Equity | 38,695,671 | 26,983,131 | |||
INCOME STATEMENT | N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | % | |
Insurance Revenue | 51,993,997 | 31,433,600 | 20,560,397 | 65 | |
Insurance Service expenses | (34,116,367) | (22,693,835) | (11,422,532) | 50 | |
Net expenses on Reinsurance contracts | (12,795,475) | (2,480,675) | (10,314,800) | 416 | |
Insurance Service Result | 5,082,155 | 6,259,090 | (1,176,935) | (19) | |
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method | 2,648,134 | 1,085,092 | 1,563,042 | 144 | |
Dividend Income | 687,422 | 470,062 | 217,360 | 46 | |
Net foreign exchange gain | 11,388,625 | 297,149 | 11,091,476 | 3,733 | |
Net Fair value gain | 4,807,948 | 174,088 | 4,633,860 | 2,662 | |
Net credit impairment losses | (213,317) | (18,927) | (194,390) | 1,027 | |
Net Investment result | 19,318,812 | 2,007,464 | 17,311,348 | 862 | |
Net Insurance finance expenses | (154,305) | (88,578) | (65,727) | 74 | |
Net Insurance and Investment result | 24,246,662 | 8,177,976 | 16,068,686 | 196 | |
Other operating income | 180,117 | 1,027,743 | (847,626) | (82) | |
Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 13,657 | (36,425) | 50,082 | (137) | |
Management expenses | (4,912,943) | (3,673,499) | (1,239,444) | 34 | |
Finance cost | (348,772) | - | (348,772) | 100 | |
Profit before taxation | 19,178,721 | 5,495,795 | 13,682,926 | 249 | |
Income taxes | (5,924,145) | (94,941) | (5,829,204) | 6,140 | |
Profit for the year after tax | 13,254,576 | 5,400,854 | 7,853,722 | 145 | |
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year | 10,025 | (45,067) | 55,092 | (122) | |
13,264,601 | 5,355,787 | 7,908,814 | 148 | ||
Profit attributable to Equity holders of the parent | |||||
13,254,576 | 5,400,854 | 7,853,722 | 145 | ||
Basic earnings per share (Kobo) | 264 | 108 | 157 | 145 | |
Diluted earnings per shares (Kobo) | 157 | 145 | |||
264 | 108 | ||||
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REPORT OF DIRECTORS |
The directors hereby present their annual reports on the affairs of NEM Insurance Plc ("the Company" or "the Parent") together with its subsidiaries ("the Group") Group and Company's consolidated and seperate financial statements with the independent auditor's report for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Legal form
The company was incorporated in 1970 as a Nigerian Company in accordance with the Companies Act of 1968. The company became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1989 following its privatization by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The company was into Life and Non- Life business but following the recapitalization exercise in 2007, the company merged with Vigilant Insurance Company Ltd to transact all classes of General Insurance. - Principal activities and corporate development
The Company is engaged in the business of General Insurance which includes marine and aviation, motor vehicle, fire and burglary, oil and gas, engineering, bond, general accident, and agricture. The company has one wholly owned subsidiary: NEM Asset Management Company limited, and one partially owned subsidiary: NEM Health limited. NEM Asset Management company limited was incorporated on 11 July 2008 but commenced business in March 2016 to engage in investment business of all kinds including Vehicle Leasing, Machinery Acquisition, Hire Purchase of diverse assets etc. NEM Health limited was incorporated by NEM Insurance Plc on 22 November 2022 but commenced business in May 2023, and engages in the provision of health care services through health care providers and for that purpose is accredited by the National Health Insurance Authority.There have been no material changes to the group's business from the previous year.
SUMMARY OF THE RESULT | Group | Parent | ||
Operating result | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
Restated | Restated | |||
N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | N'000 | |
Insurance Revenue | 52,112,435 | 31,433,600 | 51,993,997 | 31,433,600 |
Investment Result | 19,319,869 | 2,007,464 | 19,318,812 | 2,007,464 |
Other revenue | 256,267 | 1,044,809 | 193,774 | 991,318 |
Total Revenue | 71,688,571 | 34,485,873 | 71,506,583 | 34,432,382 |
Insurance Service expenses | 34,218,973 | 22,693,835 | 34,116,367 | 22,693,835 |
Net expenses on Reinsurance contracts | 12,795,475 | 2,480,675 | 12,795,475 | 2,480,675 |
Net insurance finance expenses | 154,305 | 88,578 | 154,305 | 88,578 |
Management and other expenses | 5,279,154 | 3,724,696 | 4,912,943 | 3,673,499 |
Finance cost | 362,809 | - | 348,772 | - |
Total Insurance and other expenses | 52,810,716 | 28,987,784 | 52,327,862 | 28,936,587 |
Profit before tax | 18,877,855 | 5,498,089 | 19,178,721 | 5,495,795 |
Income tax expense | (5,929,070) | (96,667) | (5,924,145) | (94,941) |
Profit For the Year | 12,948,785 | 5,401,422 | 13,254,576 | 5,400,854 |
Other Comprehensive income/(loss) for the | ||||
year | 10,025 | (45,067) | 10,025 | (45,067) |
Total comprehensive income for the year | 12,958,810 | 5,356,355 | 13,264,601 | 5,355,787 |
Basic Earnings Per Share (Kobo) | 260 | 108 | 264 | 108 |
Diluted Basic Earnings Per Share (Kobo) | 260 | 108 | 264 | 108 |
Profit attributable to Equity holders of the | 13,020,855 | 5,401,422 | 13,254,576 | 5,400,854 |
parent | ||||
Loss attributable to Non-controlling interest | (72,073) | - | - | - |
3. Dividend
Subsequent to the year-end and subject to approval at the next annual general meeting, the directors proposed a final dividend of 60 kobo per share (2022: 30 kobo) on the issued and paid-up capital of N5bn (2022: N5bn) ordinary shares of N=1.00 each for the year ended 31 December 2023 (see note 21). This amounts to N=3bn (2022: N=1.5bn) and this final dividend has not been reflected in the financial statements. Payment of dividends is subject to withholding tax at the rate of 10% in the hands of the recipient.
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REPORT OF DIRECTORS (CONT'D) |
4. Introduction
The business of NEM Insurance Plc is conducted under a corporate governance structure that incorporates the Board, the Committees, and a functional Management System with the Board as the apex decision making body. This is in accordance with the Code of Corporate Governance for the Insurance industry in Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Code of Corporate Governance and best practices. "At NEM Insurance Plc, we have ensured that our business activities are implicitly transparent".
For the financial year under review, 2023; the Board is of the opinion that NEM Insurance Plc has in all material respects, complied with the requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance for Insurance industry in Nigeria.
A summary of the key components of our Corporate Governance System is provided hereunder.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of the Company is responsible for establishing the policy framework that would ensure that the Company fully discharges its legal, financial, as well as regulatory responsibilities. The Board monitors the performance of the Company, monitors the effectiveness of the Governance Structure under which it operates and renders the Accounts of its stewardship of the organization's resources to the shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of a mix of non- executives and executives whereby the number of non-executives exceeds the number of executives while the position of the Chairman of the Board is clearly delineated from the Chief Executive Officer.
The Chairman
The Chairman of NEM Insurance Plc was duly appointed. The Chairman's primary role is to ensure that the board carries out its governance role in the most effective manner. The Chairman manages the operations of the Board effectively to ensure that members made concrete contributions towards the decisions of the Board and that the Board operates in harmony.
The Chief Executive Officer
The CEO monitors the day-to-day operations of the Company and its strategic and financial plans with the cooperation and support of the Board. The CEO ensures transparency and the effective operation and management of the Company's resources to ensure profitability of its operations and that all significant matters affecting the Company are brought to the attention of the Board.
Independent Director
The Board appointed an Independent Director who remained independent since appointment.
Annual Board Appraisal
In accordance with the requirements of the NAICOM Code, the Board renewed the mandate of SIAO partners to conduct the appraisal of its performance for 2023. The Board embarked on implementation of some of the recommendations of the last Appraisal Report.
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ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD
The Board meets regularly to discuss critical issues affecting the organization and performs other responsibilities that fall within its purview as provided in the Company's Article of Association and by other relevant regulatory authorities. Meetings were well attended with sufficient notice given well in advance of the meetings. Sufficient time was also allotted to meetings as required to cover the items on the Agenda.
Composition of the Board/Schedule of Attendance at Meetings
A total of 5 Board meetings were held during the year 2023. Meetings were held on 13th March, 27th April, 16th August, 26th October, and 13th December. A breakdown of the composition of the board and their attendance of the meetings is highlighted below.
Name of Director | Status | Meetings Held | Meetings |
Attended | |||
Mr. Tope Smart | Chairman** | 5 | 5 |
Dr. Fidelis Ayebae | Chairman (Retired) * | 5 | 2 |
Mr Andrew Ikekua | Managing Director/CEO*** | 5 | 5 |
Mr. Idowu Semowo | Executive Director (New) **** | 5 | 3 |
Alhaji Ahmed I. Yakasai | Independent Non-Executive Director | 5 | 4 |
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