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  • NEM, CASAVA, Axa Mansard, SCIB shine at 2025 Almond Awards

    NEM, CASAVA, Axa Mansard, SCIB shine at 2025 Almond Awards

    The 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards #Recharged Edition was held on Friday, November 7, at the Stable Event Centre Lagos amidst pomp. The event which featured top rated Nigerian entertainers in comedy, music and dance-drama was well attended by insurance operators.

    In attendance also were industry leaders from across critical sectors of the nation’s economy.

    Amongst them are the former governor of Rivers State. Rotimi Chibuke Amaechi, Mr. Bolaji Sumonla Chairman Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, Hon. Mayor Emilagba Jubril Kolawole Chairman Lagos Mainland Local Government and a host of others.

    At the end of the suspense-filled night, NEM Insurance Plc emerged Winner in the General Insurance Company of the Year Category. AXA Mansard clinched Life Insurance Company of the year. Casava Micro Insurance emerged winner and SCIB Nig & Co won Insurance Broking Company of the year.

    On the individual category, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu MD/CEO of REX Insurance won the Insurance Woman of the Year, while Mrs. Enitan Solarin MD/CEO YOA Insurance Brokers was crowned Insurance Broker of the Year.

    The most Coveted Award of the Nite, Insurance CEO of the Year went to Mr. Kunle Ahmed MD/CEO of Axa Mansard Insurance Plc. Mr. Kunle Ahmed who is also the Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has brought a lot of dynamism to Axa Mansard Insurance Plc.

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    The keenly contested Awards this year recorded over 17,000 votes from stakeholders within and outside the industry.

    Some of the criteria used to judge winners this year were Financial Strength of Companies (Assets & Shareholders Fund), Gross Premium Income, Claims Payment/Speed, Corporate Social Responsibility as well as Brand Visibility amongst others for the Companies. For the Individual Categories, Length of Service and Contributions to the Industry, Performance of the Company they lead, and Strong Leadership Skill.

  • Almond Awards: AIICO, leadway, others are winners

    Almond Awards: AIICO, leadway, others are winners

    Winners have emerged at the keenly contested 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards tagged #Reinvent Edition.

    The awards ceremony, which celebrated exceptional achievements within Nigeria’s insurance sector, featured a night of glamour, entertainment, and special performances.

    The awards recorded over 10,000 votes from stakeholders within and outside the insurance industry this year. Criteria used to judge winners were financial strength of companies (Assets & Shareholders Fund), gross premium income, claims payment/ speed, corporate social responsibility as well as brand.AIICO Insurance Plc claimed two of the evening’s most prestigious honours: ‘Life Insurance Company of the Year’ and the highly sought-after ‘Insurance Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Year’ for Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun, the company’s Managing Director/CEO.

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    For the second consecutive year, AIICO Insurance Plc was recognised as the Life Insurance Company of the Year, a category judged on rigorous criteria including; financial strength, premium growth, customer service excellence, CSR, and speed in claims settlement.

    According to the organisers, AIICO’s win further establishes AIICO’s standing as a leader in the life insurance sector, consistently demonstrating strong financial performance, brand impact, and innovative products tailored to the Nigerian market.

    The company further stated that Fajemirokun’s award as Insurance CEO of the Year recognised his exceptional leadership, strategic direction, and dedication to AIICO’s success.

    With years of industry experience, Fajemirokun has driven innovative approaches that have strengthened AIICO’s market position and influenced the broader industry. Candidates for this award were evaluated based on length of service, company performance, and innovations in their company and the industry, the statement from the company read.

    Other awardees are Noor Takaful which clinched Life Insurance Company and Takaful Insurance Company of the Year for the second year running.

    In the same vein, Goxi Microinsurance won Microinsurance Company of the Year while Insurance Brokers of Nigeria (IBN) won Insurance Broking Company of the Year.

    On the individual category, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, MD/CEO of REX Insurance, won the Insurance Woman of the Year, while Mr. Kayode Awogboro MD/CEO of ARK Insurance Brokers was crowned Insurance Broker of the Year.

    Mr. Valentine Ojumah and Sir Ogala Osoka MFR were awarded the Insurance Life Achievers Awards for their contributions to the insurance industry. Mrs. Modupeola Dallass – Olusanya received the 2024 Special Recognition Award.

  • AIICO, NEM, Dangote group,others shine at Almond Awards

    AIICO, NEM, Dangote group,others shine at Almond Awards

    The 2023 Almond Insurance Industry Awards and Consumers’ Nite tagged: #Rewarding Excellence, has held with insurance being sold through the entertainment industry.

    The event, which held at the Queens Park Events Centre Victoria Island Lagos, drew dignitaries from within and outside the insurance industry.

    The Awards Nite kicked off with comedy and musical performances from a list artiste like Harry Songs, Skales, Mr Real, Ill Bliss and a host of others who ensured guest were on their toes.

    The likes of Mr. Paul, Brain-Jotter, Short Family and others also cracked up guest at the event. The Almond Awards which was conducted via online voting over a period of six months started with calls for nomination from operators and the insuring public all the way to selection by the Award Panel of Judges before the final voting process and short listing of eventual winners.

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    Speaking at the award ceremony, the Chairman of the 2023 Award Panel of Judges, Ms. Prisca Soares, said that their duty was to ensure fairness and integrity of the process and she and her members did their best.

    According to her, the response from the general public and the industry was encouraging as over 1,797 people voted for nominees in the seven categories. 

    Six individuals selected and voted by the Awards Panel of Judges based on their understanding of the Nigerian market were also honoured for their excellent contribution to their companies and the insurance industry in general.