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Ethio Life & General Insurance S.C. (ELiG)

ኢትዮ ላይፍ ኤንድ ጄነራል ኢንሹራንስ

62Score

★★★☆☆3.2

Customer satisfaction · 50K members

NBE: Life Insurance Specialist(2026)

Ethio Life & General Insurance (ELiG) was the ONLY specialized life insurance company in Ethiopia until August 2012. It has since expanded to offer both life and general insurance, including health coverage, with a unique market positioning.

Overall Score

62/100

Founded

2008

Headquarters

Addis Ababa

Type

private

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Key Metrics

Distinction

Was ONLY specialized life insurer until 2012

Transition

Now offers life & general insurance

Focus

Life insurance specialization

Positioning

Unique market niche

Editorial Ratings

NBE: Life Insurance Specialist(2026)

Rating: Former only specialized life insurer in Ethiopia (max: #1)

62National

Coverage Highlights

✓Was the ONLY specialized life insurance company in Ethiopia until 2012
✓Unique life insurance focus in a market dominated by general insurers
✓Now offers both life and general insurance including health
✓Growing product range and market presence

Pros

✓Life insurance specialization and expertise
✓Unique market positioning as former only life specialist
✓Growing product range including health coverage

Cons

✗Small scale compared to major competitors
✗Limited health insurance data publicly available
✗Transitioning from pure life to general — still building capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ELiG the only life insurance company in Ethiopia?

Yes. Ethio Life & General Insurance (ELiG) was the ONLY specialized life insurance company in Ethiopia until August 2012, when other companies entered the market.

Does ELiG now offer general insurance?

Yes. ELiG has expanded from its original life insurance specialization to offer both life and general insurance products, including health coverage.

How large is ELiG compared to other Ethiopian insurers?

ELiG is a smaller insurer compared to market leaders like EIC (state-owned) and Awash Insurance, but it maintains a unique niche with its life insurance expertise.

Quick Summary

InsurerEthio Life & General Insurance S.C. (ELiG)

Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Overall Score62/100

Satisfaction3.2/5

Members50K

Typeprivate

Founded2008

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