Funmilayo Odamah, the regional manager,
Niger Insurance Plc has expressed displeasure
over the issuance and circulation of fake
vehicle insurance certificates in the country.
Speaking with Loaded24.com, Funmilayo who confirmed fake
insurance documents are in circulation reiterated the need
for Nigerians to desist from patronising unauthorised
agents for their vehicle insurance cover.
Funmi Odamah
‘Most vehicle owners approach agents to get
vehicle cover. Why can’t they just make
inquiries from an insurance company? They go
to the local government to be issued insurance
certificate. It is better for anyone who wants
insurance cover to first approach the company
that owns the policy,” she said.
To avoid getting fake certificates, the regional manager
advised applicants to approach the issuing insurance
company for confirmation.
”If you obtain a motor insurance certificate or
policy and you are not sure if is authentic or
not, you can confirm by writing the company.
We have email and every contact details on
our website. They will easily reply and confirm
if the certificate is from the company or not.
Then you can be assure you have an insurance
cover or not,” she said.
Funmilayo however, said efforts are being made by the
regulatory body, National Insurance Commission
(NAICOM), in concert with Vehicle Inspection Officers
(VIOs), to curb the menace.
” VIOs are now involved. When the officers
request for your vehicle insurance, they
crosscheck with their records or data. They
have the record on their system. They would
input the name of the issuing firm or company.
If not found on the data, that is fake.’’ she
said.
Niger Insurance Plc has expressed displeasure
over the issuance and circulation of fake
vehicle insurance certificates in the country.
Speaking with Loaded24.com, Funmilayo who confirmed fake
insurance documents are in circulation reiterated the need
for Nigerians to desist from patronising unauthorised
agents for their vehicle insurance cover.
Funmi Odamah
‘Most vehicle owners approach agents to get
vehicle cover. Why can’t they just make
inquiries from an insurance company? They go
to the local government to be issued insurance
certificate. It is better for anyone who wants
insurance cover to first approach the company
that owns the policy,” she said.
To avoid getting fake certificates, the regional manager
advised applicants to approach the issuing insurance
company for confirmation.
”If you obtain a motor insurance certificate or
policy and you are not sure if is authentic or
not, you can confirm by writing the company.
We have email and every contact details on
our website. They will easily reply and confirm
if the certificate is from the company or not.
Then you can be assure you have an insurance
cover or not,” she said.
Funmilayo however, said efforts are being made by the
regulatory body, National Insurance Commission
(NAICOM), in concert with Vehicle Inspection Officers
(VIOs), to curb the menace.
” VIOs are now involved. When the officers
request for your vehicle insurance, they
crosscheck with their records or data. They
have the record on their system. They would
input the name of the issuing firm or company.
If not found on the data, that is fake.’’ she
said.
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