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National Insurance Commission

Also known as: NIC

National Insurance Commission — Ghana's insurance regulator that revoked NICON's licence and deployed acting commissioner to coordinate sector response to flood claims.

2026-04-292026-09-16

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    In Ghana for instance, this arrangement is regulated by both the National Insurance Commission and the Bank of Ghana.

    Charting a sustainable growth path for the insurance industry through bancassurance
  3. Business & Financial Times

    Changes in risk needs The National Insurance Commission (NIC) is spearheading efforts to develop Ghana’s inclusive insurance market through an appropriate regulatory framework.

    On the path to market penetration through inclusivity: Winning over the disgruntled policyholder is key to achieving inclusivity
  4. The Chronicle

    This is a serious indictment and no serious country must gloss over for it has dire social, economic, brand/copyright infringement, false public record, safety ramifications. ⁠At best, DVLA is engaged in an illegality, FALSE CERTIFICATION and the National Insurance Commission (NI

    NRSA/MoT, Where Is The “White Paper” On Voxy?
  5. Daily Guide

    Mahamudu Bawumia; Issah Seidu, a staff at the National Insurance Commission; John Abban and Peter Archibald Hyde, all senior Customs officers at the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

    Court Rejects OSP’s Plea To Halt ‘No Power To Prosecute’ Ruling
  6. Business & Financial Times

    ts, Minerals Commission which oversees mining sector compliance with environmental and community impact obligations, Bank of Ghana (BoG) which also encourages financial institutions to adopt ESG-aligned policies, particularly in lending practices and National Insurance Commission

    ESG insights with Chamber of ESG & sustainability: From compliance to consequence
  7. Joy Online

    On the dividend front, the board has recommended a payment of GH¢0.1022 per share, amounting to a total of GH¢20 million, subject to approval by the National Insurance Commission.

    SIC Insurance posts GH¢84m profit as revenue rises, but audit flags subsidiary liabilities
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Enthused Fred Saka: “Over the years the Bureau has developed strong relationships with various stakeholders including the National Insurance Commission (NIC), the Ghana Insurers Association, the Motor Transport and Traffic Division of the Ghana Police Service, Borderless Alliance

    ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme commemorates 44th anniversary
  9. Joy Online

    Over the years, the Bureau has built strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the National Insurance Commission (NIC), the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Borderless Alliance, the Ghana S

    Motorists urged to demand ECOWAS Brown Card insurance certificates
  10. May 2026
  11. Business & Financial Times

    By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured a GH₵1million commitment from the National Insurance Commission (NIC) and Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) to support the establishment and operationalisation of a “Campus Care

    GIUC, NIC commit GH₵1m to KNUST “Campus Care” project
  12. The Chronicle

    The FSC, which includes key regulators such as the Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority, has increased cooperation among its members to address weaknesses in the system.

    FSC intensifies reforms to strengthen Ghana’s financial system

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Nigeria's largest insurer NICON loses licence, enters liquidation

    Nigeria's National Insurance Corporation (NICON), the country's largest insurance company established in 1969, has had its operational licence revoked by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) due to persistent failure to meet regulatory requirements. A Receiver and Provisional Liquidator has been appointed to oversee the company's assets and liabilities.

    8 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 3 September

  1. Bank of Ghana assures non-interest banking won't create religious system

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has assured the public that introducing non-interest banking will not create a religious banking system or give any faith preferential treatment. The initiative is presented as an inclusive, non-discriminatory commercial banking model intended to operate alongside conventional banking rather than replace it.

    3 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 31 August

  1. CIIG urges protection of professional standards in insurance

    The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG) held its sixth Insurance Excellence Awards on August 29, 2026, at Labadi Beach Hotel, with CIIG President Solomon Lartey calling on stakeholders and regulators to protect the integrity of the profession by discouraging participation in award schemes that do not meet professional and ethical standards.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 29 August

  1. Ghana's SME financing gap rooted in credit assessment problem

    Ghana's Bank of Ghana has identified a $4.8 billion SME financing gap, with a deputy governor arguing that the issue is not capital availability but rather assessment capacity. The Bank proposes that open banking reform should focus on lending to businesses lacking conventional collateral, shifting financial inclusion benchmarks from payment access to fair credit terms.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Government stakeholders trained in disaster risk financing, parametric insurance

    Scores of stakeholders from government institutions have undergone a four-day capacity development programme on parametric insurance and disaster risk financing, organised by NADMO and the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with UNDP, to strengthen Ghana's preparedness for climate-related disasters, particularly flooding.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 22 August

  1. Bank of Ghana issues non-interest banking regulation framework

    The Bank of Ghana has issued its Guideline for the Regulation and Supervision of Non-Interest Banking and inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council, marking a significant milestone after nearly a decade of advocacy and stakeholder engagement by the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and others.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Bank of Ghana inaugurates non-interest finance advisory council

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council to support regulation and supervision of non-interest banking institutions and advise the central bank on governance and supervision issues in the sector.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ghana's NHIS levy uncapped to strengthen universal health coverage

    Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme, established under Act 852 in 2012, mandates membership for all residents and covers approximately 95 per cent of disease conditions recorded in Ghana, with vulnerable groups including children under 18 and pregnant women exempted from registration and premium fees.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana road accidents claimed 1,009 lives in first four months 2026

    Ghana is facing a mounting road accident crisis, with 4,899 crashes causing 1,009 deaths and 5,982 injuries between January and April 2026. The DVLA board chairman identifies poor road infrastructure, inadequate safety features, and corruption in enforcement as contributing factors.

    19 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 18 August

  1. BoG Governor warns non-interest banking products must meet standards

    The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has cautioned that non-interest banking products must meet required standards of transparency, soundness and consumer protection, and that such products should not be accepted merely because they carry a non-interest label. He stressed that the structure, risks, costs and obligations of these products must be transparent and understandable to customers, and that non-interest finance operates through mechanisms such as trade, leasing, partnerships and asset-backed transactions.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's road crashes kill thousands; need urgent national action

    Ghana recorded 14,743 road traffic crashes in 2025, resulting in 2,949 deaths and 16,714 injuries, with the crisis continuing in early 2026 when 4,899 crashes between January and April claimed 1,009 lives and injured 5,982 people. The DVLA board chairman attributes the problem to poor road infrastructure, inadequate maintenance and safety features, and corruption in enforcement institutions.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. DVLA pilots RFID-enabled number plates in August 2026

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority is rolling out a new digital vehicle number plate system with embedded Radio Frequency Identification chips and Ghana Card integration, beginning with a pilot phase on government vehicles in August 2026, followed by a mandatory nationwide rollout in January 2027. The system aims to create a more credible vehicle registration database, prevent registration of stolen and uncustomed vehicles, and align Ghana with international best practices.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 3 August

  1. Access Bank Ghana expands ethical finance capacity in Malaysia study tour

    Access Bank Ghana participated in a five-day executive study tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, organised by the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and Malaysia's International Islamic University, to deepen institutional capacity in non-interest banking, Takaful insurance, and financial innovation as part of its commitment to ethical and inclusive finance solutions.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 July

  1. Access Bank Ghana deepens ethical finance expertise via Malaysia study tour

    Access Bank Ghana participated in a five-day executive study tour in Kuala Lumpur organised by the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and Malaysia's International Islamic University, where participants studied non-interest banking, Takaful insurance, and Sukuk bonds to advance ethical finance and financial inclusion in Ghana.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. DVLA to replace all vehicle number plates by 2028

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority announced plans to replace all vehicle number plates in Ghana between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, under a new digital vehicle identification system that will integrate with toll, insurance, police, and judiciary databases to strengthen vehicle identification and reduce revenue leakages.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Insurance sector urges Ghanaians to prioritize coverage after floods

    Ghana's insurance industry called on the public to embrace insurance as protection against disasters during a flood clean-up exercise in Accra on July 10, 2026. The National Insurance Commission's Acting Commissioner said insurers are setting up special desks to provide prompt compensation to policyholders affected by recent floods.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana must coordinate infrastructure to close rural financial inclusion gap

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural inclusion gap requires concrete action beyond diagnosis: coordinated rural connectivity plans involving government, the National Communications Authority, telcos, and the Ministry of Energy; public-private partnerships to fund shared network towers and solar-powered agent points; and investment in training and compensating mobile money agents as frontline financial workers.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 8 July

  1. GIA calls for stronger leadership amid emerging global risks

    The Ghana Insurers Association opened its 4th International Educational Seminar, with the GIA President calling on industry players to demonstrate bold leadership and strengthen professional capacity to address emerging challenges including climate change, cyber threats, and artificial intelligence. The President highlighted insurance as a key pillar of national resilience and noted the sector's response to past disasters, including GH¢36 million in claims paid following the June 3, 2015 twin fire and flood disaster.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Ghana must coordinate infrastructure, training to include rural populations

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural financial inclusion gap requires concrete action on infrastructure, mobile coverage, electricity supply, and training of mobile money agents, rather than vague corporate commitments.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. BoG urges unified fraud-control system across financial sector

    The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation is calling for a coordinated, industry-wide system to combat fraud across banks, mobile money operators, and fintech companies, arguing that separate systems are inadequate in an interconnected ecosystem. Ghana's digital financial sector recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, up from 15,865 in 2023, with payment service providers accounting for the majority.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to Ridge

    Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, relocating from its longstanding High Street location where it had operated for over a century. The new purpose-built headquarters is designed to support future growth and enhance service delivery, though it has not yet been officially commissioned.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Coronation Insurance and MTN MoMo launch digital SME insurance plan

    Coronation Insurance Ghana and MTN Mobile Money have launched the Smart SME Plan, a fully digital Business Protection Insurance product designed to provide affordable risk mitigation for small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative aims to reduce barriers such as complex paperwork and high costs that have historically limited insurance access for Ghana's informal sector.

    1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana's High Commissioner urges learning from Malaysia's economic model

    Ghana's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Florence B. Akonor, has urged Ghana to reduce reliance on Western economic models and draw lessons from Malaysia's discipline, policy consistency and long-term vision. She made the remarks during a five-day training tour in Kuala Lumpur, where Ghana's financial regulators are studying Malaysia's non-interest banking and finance ecosystem.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. FSD Africa, UK High Commission launch green infrastructure financing facility

    FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and Ghana's Infrastructure Investment Fund have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility to bridge Ghana's infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The facility is initially capitalised with GBP5 million from the UK Government.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana's financial rules advanced, but professional development lagging

    Ghana has built world-leading financial regulation and scored above 96 per cent on the Global System for Mobile Communications Association's Mobile Money Regulatory Index, but its regulators have not all established mandatory and structured Continuous Professional Development programmes for emerging priority areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital compliance.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghanaian financial regulators train on fintech in Malaysia

    Ghana's Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission officials are undergoing a five-day training programme in Malaysia focused on non-interest banking, fintech, and customer service, aiming to bring lessons back to deepen Ghana's financial sector.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Insurance regulator targets informal workers with microinsurance

    Ghana's insurance penetration stands at approximately 1% of GDP, well below African averages. The National Insurance Commission is driving reforms through microinsurance, digital platforms, and products tailored to the informal sector's traditional savings systems to boost coverage.

    24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Ghanaian financial regulators study Malaysia's non-interest banking model

    A delegation of financial sector regulators from Ghana is training at the International Islamic University of Malaysia to study the country's non-interest finance framework, as the Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission prepare to roll out their own non-interest guidelines.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. IFRIG leads Ghana delegation to Malaysia for Islamic finance training

    The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana has organised a five-day International Executive Training & Study Tour on Non-Interest Banking in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together professionals from Ghana, Nigeria, Malaysia and beyond, including officials from Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission and National Insurance Commission, to gain exposure to Malaysia's dual-banking system and regulatory framework.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. IFRIG leads training on non-interest banking in Malaysia

    The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana has organised a five-day International Executive Training and Study Tour in Kuala Lumpur from June 22 to 26, 2026, bringing together professionals from Ghana, Nigeria, Malaysia and beyond to learn about non-interest banking, capital markets, and takaful insurance. Participants include officials from Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission and National Insurance Commission.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

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