How LASACO surmounted challenges of 2020-Chairman
How LASACO surmounted challenges of 2020-Chairman
The Chairman of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Mrs Olateju Philips, has said that despite of the excruciating situation that prevailed in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, the company was able to deliver an awesome performance with a record Gross Premium Written of N10.937billion.
Philips, who spoke during the company’s 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, also stated that Lasaco Assurance Plc was able to generate N8.05billion in net underwriting income as against N6.71billion made in 2019, signifying an increase of 20% year on year.
She said: “This signifies a 17% growth in performance compared to Gross Premium Written in 2019.
“The company made N8.05billion in net underwriting income as against N6.71billion made in 2019 signifying an increase of 20% year on year.
“100% increase was recorded in profit before tax from N315.7billion in 2019 to N679.4million in 2020. Our total asset grew from N18.5billion to N20.5billion signifying 11% increase while shareholders’ fund declined by 2% from N7.98billion in 2019 to N7.80billion in 2020.”
Speaking further, she said that with the array of economic events which the company was able to manage in the previous year and strategies put in place by the leadership of the organisation, 2021 promises to be better for Lasaco Assurance Plc.
“We are also hopeful that the economic policy adjustments and reforms will aid the business environment positively.
“In the last one year, we have worked assiduously to map out strategies to improve our identity and visibility to increase sales and market share. Our strategies to improve our identity and visibility to increase sales and market share.
“Our strategic digital transformation plan will aid customer experience and the diversification of income streams deepening will add tremendous value to the bottom line.
“Plans have also been devised for the diversification of our Investment portfolio. This will spur the organization to growth through increase in investment income.”
She assured the shareholders, board members, management, and staff of Lasaco Assurance Plc, that it is the dawn of new era adding that together with their continuous supports, the legacy will be sustained.
