By David Apinga,Myjoyonline.com 00pm
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The future prosperity and resilience of Ghana’s insurance sector hinge on a unified commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, James Agyenim-Boateng, has said.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Regal Reinsurance Training in Accra on Wednesday, September 18, Mr. Agyenim-Boateng emphasised that a stronger industry ecosystem is a prerequisite for individual company success.
The insurance sector in Ghana is a significant part of the financial services industry, boasting 49 licensed providers—28 non-life and 21 life—and four reinsurers, including Regal Reinsurance. Despite a total gross written premium of GH₵4.1 billion ($372.3 million) in the second quarter of 2023, the industry’s overall penetration remains low, at around 1.6% of GDP.
This figure, while a slight increase from previous years, underscores the vast potential for growth that can only be unlocked through a collective, forward-thinking approach.
Mr. Agyenim-Boateng articulated this vision by highlighting his company’s core values.
“At SIC, not only are our promises sacred, but we strongly believe that the future of insurance lies in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning,” he stated.
He further stressed the foundational role of reinsurance, which serves not only as a financial safety net but also as a “cornerstone of stability, sustainability, and confidence” in the industry.
The Regal Reinsurance Training programme, which brought together professionals from across the market, is an example of the kind of joint effort that Mr. Agyenim-Boateng believes is essential.
He urged the graduates to become agents of change, not just by applying their new skills but by sharing them and building smarter partnerships.
In his final remarks, he reaffirmed SIC’s commitment to supporting industry-wide initiatives.
“Let me reaffirm SIC’s commitment to supporting initiatives that elevate industry standards, strengthen local capacity and deepen cooperation within the insurance and reinsurance community,” he concluded.
SIC Insurance PLC, a market leader with a 2024 profit after tax of GH₵56.4 million, sees the long-term health of the entire sector as directly linked to its own success.
This philosophy of collective growth stands in contrast to the traditional competitive model and is seen by industry analysts as a vital step towards building a more robust and responsive insurance market in Ghana.
