The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Omosehin, is set to headline the upcoming Insurance Meets Tech 2024 conference, one of West Africa’s premier events blending insurance and technology. The event, scheduled for September 27, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, promises to explore the intersection of technology and insurance while introducing new discussions on youth engagement and financial inclusion.
The conference, now in its third edition, will feature IMT 3.0—a platform for high-level discourse among industry leaders—and IMT Redefined, a segment focusing on youth lifestyle, creativity, Afrobeats, and financial inclusion. This year’s edition will offer insights from industry and technology leaders on how insurance can adapt to emerging trends and drive growth through digital innovation.
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Olusegun Omosehin’s participation highlights the event’s regulatory focus, with NAICOM’s role being crucial in shaping the future of insurance in the region. Joining him on the panel will be key figures such as Niyi Onifade, CEO of Heirs Life Insurance, Stephen Alangbo, Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance, and Abimbola Onakomaiya, President of the Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA). Each will share expertise on deepening insurance penetration and promoting gender diversity within the sector.
Technology experts will also take center stage, with Adetokunbo Omotosho, CEO of Cybervergent, addressing cybersecurity trends, and Ayo Bankole Akintujoye, CEO of Caladium Consulting, discussing the strategic integration of technology within insurance operations. Joey Akan, Founder of Afrobeats Intelligence, will provide a unique perspective on how cultural trends like Afrobeats influence tech developments in insurance.
Rashidat Adebisi, Chief Client Officer at AXA Mansard, will offer insights into evolving client demands, while Odion Aleobua, the event’s convener, emphasized the importance of regulatory perspectives in shaping the insurance sector’s future. “Having Olusegun Omosehin among our distinguished lineup underscores the role of regulation in driving industry transformation,” Aleobua noted.
Sponsors for this year’s event include Leadway Assurance, Cornerstone Insurance, Cybervergent, Sanlam Nigeria, and emPLE, all committed to supporting the convergence of insurance and technology.
The Insurance Meets Tech 2024 conference is expected to set new standards for industry events in West Africa, fostering collaboration between insurance and tech innovators. Attendees can expect dynamic discussions, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for navigating the future of the insurance industry.
