The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) says Insurance companies paid N4 billion in claims to over 2000 businesses affected by the aftermath of the EndSARS protest after hoodlums took to the streets.
This was disclosed by Mr Ganiyu Musa, Chairman, NIA, on Thursday in Lagos.
The NIA chief assured that some Insurances operators were still working to settle genuine claims as most claims from insured businesses had been paid.
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“The number of insured businesses that were affected at the last count was about 2,000 insured loss and the industry has settled N4 billion claims out of N4.5 billion in respect of the #EndSARS protests.
Once they are documented and completed, we have the commitment of our members that the claims will be paid timely,” he said.
He added that the association would continue ensuring members pay genuine claims to clients.
What you should know
Recall Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed that Lagos State will need about N1 trillion for the reconstruction and repair of the properties and infrastructure that was vandalized and destroyed by hoodlums.
