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Obtain an insurance broker licence (NAICOM)

License an insurance broking firm with NAICOM under NIIRA 2025: incorporate & meet fit-and-proper → apply to NAICOM → register with NCRIB → meet capital, indemnity & client-fund rules.

4
steps
3
agencies involved
Who you will deal with
CAC / CIINNational Insurance Commission (NAICOM)Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB)
The steps
  1. 1Incorporate and meet fit-and-proper criteria
    Agency
    CAC / CIIN
    What is required
    Incorporate as an LLC. The CEO/Managing Partner must be registered with the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), and at least one director needs 3+ years insurance/reinsurance experience.
    Documents
    Certificate of Incorporation; MEMART; CIIN registration; directors' 10-yr profiles
    Typical timeline
    Setup
  2. 2Apply to NAICOM
    Agency
    National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
    What is required
    Submit the licence application with corporate documents, Personal History Statements for all directors, and evidence of professional indemnity insurance.
    Documents
    PHS forms; audited/opening accounts; professional indemnity cover
    Typical timeline
    Application stage
  3. 3Register with the NCRIB
    Agency
    Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB)
    What is required
    Membership of the NCRIB is mandatory for licensed brokers.
    Documents
    NAICOM application; membership documents
    Typical timeline
    Concurrent
  4. 4Meet capital & client-fund rules and get licensed
    Agency
    National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
    What is required
    Meet the NIIRA 2025 minimum capital and professional indemnity; hold client funds in separate 'Clients' Account of…' accounts at NDIC-insured banks; hold ≤10% equity in any insurer/loss adjuster. NAICOM issues the licence on satisfaction.
    Documents
    Capital evidence; client-account setup
    Typical timeline
    On satisfaction

Primary source: https://naicom.gov.ng/ · confidence: high

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