Times of Eswatini

Finsure surpasses E1.3bn in 1st year

- BY NHLANGANIS­O MKHONTA

MBABANE – Finsure Assurance Limited’s underwritt­en insurance portfolio reached an impressive E1.3 billion in the company’s first full year of operation.

Finsure Assurance Limited is a subsidiary wholly owned by Eswatini Developmen­t Finance Corporatio­n (FINCORP) set up as part of a strategy to diversify the company’s service offering.

“We are quite impressed with such exceptiona­l growth in our insurance book in our maiden year of operation,” said Finsure Assurance Limited Chief Insurance Officer, Nozipho Dlamini.

According to the 2022/23 Annual Report for FINCORP, the transition of Finsure Assurance from a brokerage company to a fully-fledged insurance company in October 2021 has proven to have been a positive and beneficial strategic move. The company’s performanc­e for the 2022/23 financial year showcases commitment to fulfilling its obligation­s to policyhold­ers. Looking ahead, the company is confident in its future outlook and anticipate­s even better performanc­e going into the future.

“We are excited about our prospects and the opportunit­ies that lie ahead. Our focus is on diversifyi­ng our insured book, which we believe will drive continued growth in revenues,” stated the chief insurance officer. “Additional­ly, we are investing in improved efficienci­es through the procuremen­t of a new management informatio­n system, which will kick-start our digitisati­on journey and further enhance the efficiency of our operations.”

Finsure Assurance Limited’s above-budget plan growth is a testament to the company’s dedication to excellence and its commitment to delivering value to its stakeholde­rs. The strategic plan that will be rolled out in the coming years shows promising prospects for future growth and increased profitabil­ity.

 ?? (Courtesy pic) ?? Finsure Assurance Limited Chief Insurance Officer Nozipho Dlamini.
(Courtesy pic) Finsure Assurance Limited Chief Insurance Officer Nozipho Dlamini.

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