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Lasaco Assurance Plc has started the 2026 financial year on a strong note after reporting a major increase in profit and improved financial stability in its first-quarter performance.
According to the company’s Q1 2026 financial report for the period ended March 31, profit after tax rose by 81.5 per cent to N2.36bn. The impressive growth reflects the company’s improved operations, stronger earnings, and expanding insurance business.
The insurer also recorded a significant increase in its insurance service results, which jumped by 119.6 per cent during the quarter. In addition, net insurance and investment income climbed by 74.7 per cent, showing that the company benefited from stronger underwriting activities and better investment returns.
Lasaco’s overall financial position also improved during the period. Total assets increased by 16.6 per cent to N46.20bn, while shareholders’ funds rose to N22.86bn. One of the most notable achievements in the report was the company’s return to positive retained earnings after previously operating with a deficit position.
Industry analysts believe this development highlights stronger earnings quality and better internal capital generation for the company. The improved financial performance is also expected to boost investor confidence as Lasaco continues its recapitalisation programme.
Speaking on the results, the Managing Director of Lasaco Assurance, Ademoye Shobo, said the company’s performance reflects its commitment to operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.
According to him, the ongoing recapitalisation initiative is not only designed to meet the regulatory requirements set by the National Insurance Commission, but also aimed at positioning the company for expansion and improved competitiveness in the insurance market.
Shobo explained that strengthening the company’s capital base would allow Lasaco to take on larger insurance risks, expand into more markets, and improve its overall service offerings.
He added that early signs from the company’s Rights Issue exercise have been encouraging, with existing shareholders showing strong participation and confidence in the company’s future plans.
The management believes that the combination of strong earnings growth and recapitalisation progress places the insurer in a solid position to explore new business opportunities, especially in underserved segments of the market.
Lasaco also noted that its customer-focused products and recent innovations are expected to benefit from the stronger capital base, helping the company maintain growth momentum in the coming quarters.
As Nigeria’s insurance sector continues to adjust to stricter regulatory capital requirements, Lasaco Assurance is positioning itself as a stronger and better-capitalised player in the industry.
The company said it remains focused on delivering sustainable value to shareholders through disciplined underwriting, improved investment strategies, and continuous operational improvements.
With its strong Q1 performance and recapitalisation efforts gaining momentum, Lasaco appears determined to strengthen its market position and remain competitive in Nigeria’s evolving insurance industry.
