Insurance stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a mixed but largely positive performance in 2025, with several firms delivering strong year-to-date (YtD) gains that outpaced broader market returns.
Data from the final trading session of the year, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, shows that ten insurance companies emerged as standout performers, reports news.ng.
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc topped the sector’s performance chart after delivering the highest YtD gain. The insurer closed trading at ₦3.82 per share, up sharply from its opening price of ₦1.12, representing a remarkable 241 per cent increase over the year.
AIICO Insurance Plc followed closely, recording one of the strongest rallies in the insurance space. AIICO ended the year at ₦3.79, reflecting a 165 per cent gain from its opening price of ₦1.43. The stock also posted a 4.7 per cent daily gain on the final trading day.
NEM Insurance Plc also delivered an impressive performance, closing the year at ₦26.80 per share. The stock appreciated by 145 per cent from its opening price of ₦10.95, underlining strong investor confidence in the company.
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc recorded solid growth in 2025, closing at ₦13.70 per share. The stock gained 67.1 per cent from its opening price of ₦8.20, placing it firmly among the sector’s top performers.
Guinea Insurance Plc posted a notable rally, closing the year at ₦1.33 per share. This represents a 64.2 per cent increase from its opening price of ₦0.81, supported by steady price appreciation throughout the year.
Cornerstone Insurance Plc ended 2025 on a strong note, closing at ₦5.96 after gaining 6.4 per cent on the final trading day. The stock delivered a 65.6 per cent YtD gain, rising from an opening price of ₦3.60.
Linkage Assurance Plc recorded a robust performance, closing at ₦1.78 per share. The insurer gained 50.9 per cent from its opening price of ₦1.18, with a strong 9.2 per cent daily gain on the last trading session of the year.
International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) also featured among the top ten performers, closing at ₦2.50 per share. The stock advanced by 47.1 per cent from its opening price of ₦1.70, including an 8.7 per cent gain on the final trading day.
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc posted a steady rise in 2025, closing at ₦1.08 per share. This represents a 44 per cent gain from its opening price of ₦0.75, supported by gradual price appreciation.
Rounding out the top ten is Prestige Assurance Plc, which closed the year at ₦1.58 per share. The stock gained 30.6 per cent from its opening price of ₦1.21, reflecting moderate but consistent growth over the year.
Market analysts note that the strong performance recorded by several insurance stocks reflects renewed investor interest in the sector, driven by expectations of improved underwriting discipline, recapitalisation prospects, and rising demand for insurance products in Nigeria’s evolving economy.
