BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 19.6 per cent growth in insurance revenue to ₦80.05 billion from ₦66.92 billion recorded in 2024.
Profit before tax climbed to ₦17.41 billion, representing a 47.5 per cent increase from ₦11.80 billion in the previous year, while profit after tax rose to ₦16.42 billion from ₦11.32 billion in 2024.
The insurer also strengthened its balance sheet during the period, with total assets rising to ₦176.25 billion from ₦147.13 billion in the prior year.
Total equity increased to ₦69.73 billion from ₦54.79 billion in 2024, supported by retained earnings growth and improved profitability.
Earnings per share rose to 81 kobo from 54 kobo, reflecting enhanced shareholder value during the year under review.
Mutual Benefits recorded notable growth in investment income, with net investment income increasing to ₦19.87 billion, driven by higher interest income, fair value gains and disciplined portfolio management. Interest income alone stood at ₦10.88 billion during the period.
Operationally, the company reported a sharp improvement in insurance service result, which rose to ₦8.77 billion from ₦1.07 billion in 2024.
The performance was attributed to stronger underwriting discipline, improved claims management and more effective reinsurance arrangements.
Financial assets measured at amortised cost increased significantly to ₦86.99 billion, contributing to the expansion of the group’s investment portfolio and overall asset base.
Shareholders’ funds attributable to owners of the parent company also strengthened to ₦65.00 billion, underscoring the company’s continued capital growth and prudent financial management.
Commenting on the results, the Managing Director of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Olufemi Asenuga, said the performance reflected the success of the company’s long-term growth strategy and operational transformation initiatives.
“The 2025 results demonstrate the strength of our underwriting discipline, the resilience of our investment strategy and the effectiveness of our ongoing transformation agenda. We remain committed to delivering sustainable value to our policyholders, shareholders and all stakeholders, while strengthening our leadership position in Nigeria’s insurance industry,” he said.
The company said it would continue to focus on digital transformation, operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Looking ahead, Mutual Benefits plans to deepen its digital distribution channels, improve claims efficiency and expand across retail and corporate insurance segments in Nigeria and selected African markets.
