Life insurance in Senegal

Status: Optional

Life insurance covers optional savings and protection products (lump sum or annuity on death or at maturity), distributed by licensed life insurers and governed by the CIMA insurance code.

Legal requirement

Life insurance is not mandatory; it is governed by the CIMA insurance code and taken out voluntarily.

Frequently asked questions

Is life insurance mandatory in Senegal?
No. It is an optional savings and protection product, governed by the CIMA insurance code.

Licensed companies (vie) in Senegal

Licensed companies operating in this line. Exact product range to be confirmed with each company.

Sources

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