AXA Mansard Insurance Plc. has been announced as the ‘Best MSME Insurance Company of the Year’ by leading business publications, Nairametrics and the Economic Forum Series (EFS).
This announcement was made at the Annual MSME Finance Awards 2024, held in Lagos.
The recognition, which is endorsed by the Office of the Vice President on MSMEs & Job Creation, underscores AXA Mansard’s continued dedication and innovations to strengthen MSMEs in Nigeria.
According to the organisers, the decision for AXA Mansard nominations was reached based on its preliminary scores on an initial assessment as well as extensive deliberations by the Editorial Board of Nairametrics Financial Advocates and the Editorial Advisory Board of Economic Forum Media.
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Speaking after receiving the award, Chief Marketing Officer, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc., Adebola Surakat, said the award is another testament to the continued commitment of AXA Mansard to providing the right level of support for MSMEs in Nigeria.
She explained that the company recognises the power of MSMEs and continues to innovate to support them through solutions that can mitigate the impact of the volatile business environment.
“We are all aware that MSMEs are the backbone of the economy especially, an emerging economy like Nigeria. As a company, we are aware of the different risks that threaten these businesses and their potential to create jobs and improve our economic indices. So, at AXA, we have committed ourselves to ensuring that we design solutions that can mitigate those risks, so this business can grow and scale in a sustainable manner,” she said.