# Casava

> Nigeria's first fully digital, licensed microinsurance carrier \-\- making insurance affordable and accessible\.

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Carrier |
| Region | EMEA |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Stage | Startup |
| Employees | 11-50 |
| Funding | USD 4M (Pre-Seed) |

## Overview

Casava is a direct-to-consumer microinsurance carrier licensed by Nigeria's National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), offering health, income protection, business, and renewable energy insurance products to individuals and small businesses. It was the first licensed microinsurance underwriter in Nigeria and distributes coverage via web, mobile app, and WhatsApp.

The company operates a proprietary full-stack technology platform supporting end-to-end digital policy issuance, claims submission, and customer management. Its WhatsApp-based distribution channel and hospital network of over 400 partners extend access to policyholders who may not engage through traditional channels. Premiums are structured for Nigeria's mass market, with health plans starting as low as NGN 600 per month.

Since its founding in 2016, Casava has grown to serve over 95,000 policyholders with USD 23 million in coverage in force. The company raised a USD 4 million pre-seed round in 2022 -- at the time the largest pre-seed for an African insurtech -- backed by Target Global and Entree Capital. It became the first insurtech and microinsurance company admitted to the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) in October 2022.

## Products & services

### Health Insurance

Affordable health microinsurance with access to 400+ partner hospitals across Nigeria. Plans start from NGN 600/month.

### Health Cash

Cash reimbursement product for healthcare expenses incurred due to accidents.

### Credit Life

Microinsurance protecting lenders and borrowers from financial burden caused by sudden loss or tragedy.

### BusinessGro

Business insurance bundled with access to business loans for small enterprises.

### Green/Renewable Energy Insurance

Nigeria's first dedicated renewable energy insurance for SMEs, launched February 2026 in partnership with cleantech financier Rivy.

## Links

- Website: <https://casava.com>
- Directory profile: <https://insurtechlist.com/companies/casava/>
- Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/GoCasava>
- Linkedin: <https://ng.linkedin.com/company/casavainc>
- Trustpilot: <https://www.trustpilot.com/review/casava.com>
- Insurance platform: <https://insurance.casava.co/>

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*Last updated: 2026\-05\-11*