The news of the day is centered on the National Insurance Company (Sonas) in Kindu, capital of Maniema, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the past two weeks, Sonas has adopted a controversial practice of replacing insurance certificates with payment and withdrawal tokens. This decision has raised many questions about the legality and transparency of the management of funds collected from policyholders, particularly with regard to motor insurance.
According to motorcyclists interviewed in the streets of Kindu, this practice is a habit when a forced collection operation is launched. This is an unconstitutional practice of seizing and immobilizing vehicles that have not paid their insurance, despite the liberalization of the sector in the country. Payment and withdrawal tokens are therefore issued pending the arrival of insurance certificates from Kinshasa.
Faced with doubts and the controversy aroused, several observers wonder whether this practice respects the rules of financial transparency and whether it is supervised by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF). However, an anonymous Sonas agent claims that this method is simply a collection strategy by the public company.
This decision by Sonas raises reactions and legitimate concerns on the part of the Congolese population. Confidence in the management of the funds collected by Sonas is essential to ensure reliable insurance coverage and adequate protection for policyholders. It is therefore essential that clarifications be made on the legality and transparency of this practice, in order to preserve the confidence of citizens in Sonas.
It is also necessary for the competent authorities to carefully examine this case and ensure that it complies with the legal provisions on insurance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Transparency and accountability of SOEs are crucial aspects to ensure the efficient functioning of the insurance sector in the country.
In conclusion, this controversial decision by Sonas to replace insurance certificates with payment and withdrawal tokens raises legitimate concerns about the transparency and management of the funds collected. It is important that responses be provided in order to restore the confidence of policyholders and guarantee adequate protection for all