16 h. ago aYo provides GH¢150k mechanised borehole for Agona Nkum community

Leading micro insurance provider, aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has built a GH¢150,000 mechanised borehole for the people of Agona Nkum in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region.

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16 h. ago StarHealth Insurance officially launched after 3 years of successful operations in Ghana

StarHealth Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Star Assurance Group, has officially launched operations in Ghana following two years of foundational development. Star Health is a private health insurer, offering affordable and seamless services for individuals, groups, SMEs, and large corporations. It provides coverage for outpatient, inpatient, specialist consultations, maternity care, employee assistance, preventive healthcare, […]

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38 h. ago YIPs Ghana honours five outstanding students at CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards 2025

The Association of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPS) Ghana, under the auspices of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG), has honoured five exceptional tertiary students for their insightful submissions in the Second Edition of the Tertiary Essay Competition. This recognition forms part of the Tertiary Achiever Awards Initiative, which aims to nurture young talents, promote […]

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42 h. ago CIIG Awards: Provident Insurance’s Beatrice Amarteifio wins Professional Underwriter of the Year 2024

Provident Insurance Limited's Beatrice Amarteifio has won the Professional Underwriter of the Year 2024 at the 5th Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG) Insurance Excellence Awards, held in Accra.

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47 h. ago aYo Ghana Provides Water Solution for Community Hit by Cholera

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/Micro insurance provider aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited has constructed a GHS150,000 mechanized borehole for Agona Nkum community in the Central Region, responding to acute water shortages that contributed to a deadly cholera outbreak earlier this year. The MTN Ghana subsidiary commissioned the water facility to address conditions that made Agona Nkum one of the hardest-hit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/

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64 h. ago The watchdogs have gone unwatched: It’s time for a Financial Control Authority (FCA)

Ghana’s financial system is supervised by four independent regulators: the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Each is mandated to safeguard its sector, banking, capital markets, insurance, and pensions, respectively. Despite this regulatory framework, Ghana has experienced significant financial instability in recent years. Between 2017 and 2019, over 420 financial institutions collapsed, costing the state more than GH¢21 billion in bailouts.

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3 d. ago Multimedia team visits aYo Insurance to strengthen business relations

Five staff members of The Multimedia Group on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, paid a courtesy call on aYo Insurance, the microinsurance subsidiary of MTN Ghana, at the company’s office in Accra.

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5 d. ago Activa Insurance unveils three new products under its smart covers initiative

In a significant move to provide more tailored and accessible insurance solutions, Activa International Insurance Ghana Company Ltd (AIIG) is proud to announce the launch of three new products under its SMART COVERS initiative. These innovative offerings include specialised coverage for women drivers, comprehensive family protection, and an enhanced third-party motor insurance policy. These new […]

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6 d. ago Insurance Chief Blames Poor Market Design for Trader Vulnerability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-chief-blames-poor-market-design-for-trader-vulnerability/Ghana’s markets remain dangerously exposed to fires and other disasters despite available insurance options, with inadequate planning and infrastructure creating risks that undermine trader protection, according to the country’s leading insurance professional. Solomon Amah-Kai Lartey, President of The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana, argues that insurance coverage alone cannot safeguard traders without proper market design, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-chief-blames-poor-market-design-for-trader-vulnerability/

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6 d. ago Insurance Chiefs Call for Risk Planning in Ghana’s Market Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-chiefs-call-for-risk-planning-in-ghanas-market-development/District assemblies can transform Ghana’s trading centers into safer, more financially secure environments by integrating insurance and risk management from the earliest planning stages, according to the country’s leading insurance professional. Solomon Amah-Kai Lartey, President of The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana, argues that involving insurers and risk managers during market planning ensures layouts meet […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-chiefs-call-for-risk-planning-in-ghanas-market-development/

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7 d. ago Ghana insurance chief receives penetration report amid growth push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-chief-receives-penetration-report-amid-growth-push/Ghana’s acting Commissioner of Insurance has received recommendations aimed at boosting the country’s low insurance uptake, currently sitting at just 1% of economic output. Dr. Abiba Zakariah accepted the report from the Committee on Insurance Penetration at the National Insurance Commission headquarters in Accra, describing it as crucial for expanding coverage and rebuilding public trust […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-chief-receives-penetration-report-amid-growth-push/

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8 d. ago Sanlam Allianz partners MGL to promote financial confidence  

The CEO and Managing Director of Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance Ghana, Tawiah Ben-Ahmed has called for new measures to improve financial confidence and secure prosperity. He explained that such initiatives will enable dependents of policy holders to benefit from salaries in the case of death or accidents. Speaking to Joy Business after a partnership deal […]

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9 d. ago Foreign Control of Key Sectors Threatens Ghana’s Economic Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/Ghana’s major industries have slipped into foreign hands, leaving local businesses scrambling for survival as policymakers consider further liberalization that could accelerate the trend. The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations warns that banking, telecommunications, insurance, oil and gas, and mining sectors now operate under predominantly foreign ownership, raising questions about the country’s economic sovereignty. “We […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/

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9 d. ago Absa Bank named Bancassurance Leader at 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards

Absa Bank Ghana Limited has been named Bancassurance Leader for 2024 at the 2025 Ghana Insurance Awards, in recognition of the bank’s leadership in delivering integrated financial protection to individuals and businesses across Ghana.

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1 week ago Without Numbers, Insurance Fails”: Dr. Kingsley Agyemang on Ghana’s Low Penetration”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/without-numbers-insurance-fails-dr-kingsley-agyemang-on-ghanas-low-penetration/Ghana’s persistently low insurance penetration is undermining the sector’s ability to pay claims swiftly and deepen public trust, according to Registrar of Scholarships, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, who says the core problem is simple: too few people are buying cover. Speaking on Adom TV’s Evening News, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang – Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/without-numbers-insurance-fails-dr-kingsley-agyemang-on-ghanas-low-penetration/

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2 w. ago Sowing sustainability: How climate insurance is cultivating a resilient future for Ghana’s farmers

For millions of smallholder farmers across Ghana, the sky holds both promise and peril.

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2 w. ago Deloitte Warns of Fiscal Risks, Calls for Smarter Revenue Strategy in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-of-fiscal-risks-calls-for-smarter-revenue-strategy-in-ghana/A new assessment of Ghana’s mid-year budget is sounding the alarm over serious revenue risks. Deloitte Ghana has pointed to worrying shortfalls in grants, petroleum receipts, and import duties, suggesting the government’s financial plans may be on shaky ground. While some areas like corporate taxes and mineral royalties have seen growth, the report argues that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deloitte-warns-of-fiscal-risks-calls-for-smarter-revenue-strategy-in-ghana/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Moves to Curb Banks’ Insurance Sales to Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-curb-banks-insurance-sales-to-businesses/Ghana’s financial sector is getting a stricter rulebook for selling insurance. The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated banks to immediately stop selling insurance products to corporate and commercial clients. This move reinforces existing guidelines from the National Insurance Commission that were being ignored. The directive aims to clear up confusion over the roles […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-curb-banks-insurance-sales-to-businesses/

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3 w. ago Ghana Sets 2025 Deadline for Landmark Islamic Finance Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/Ghana is accelerating plans to become West Africa’s Islamic finance hub with comprehensive regulations for banking, insurance, and capital markets due by year-end 2025. Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the Bank of Ghana, confirmed the joint framework developed by the central bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission will cover non-interest banking, Sukuk bonds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Insurance Coverage Stalls Near Historic Low Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/If you’ve ever wondered why insurance agents seem to push so hard in Ghana, the latest central bank figures offer a clue. The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Financial Stability Review shows insurance penetration stubbornly held at just 1.0% of GDP this year, unchanged from 2023. Using the newer IFRS 17 accounting standard, that figure actually […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/

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