By David Akinmola
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), insurance players, and technology experts are set to discuss the challenges of the insurance industry at the upcoming 2024 Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) summit in Lagos.
The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, and other notable experts in the technology space are set to headline one of West Africa’s premier conferences at the connection of insurance and technology at the event.
This year’s edition, which combines exclusive high-level conversation, IMT 3.0, and IMT Redefined, a new segment celebrating youth lifestyle, creativity, Afrobeats, and financial inclusion, is scheduled on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Lagos.
Omosehin’s participation underscores the event’s commitment to bringing critical regulatory insights and forward-thinking perspectives to the forefront of the industry.
Joining the NAICOM Commissioner is Niyi Onifade, the CEO of Heirs Life Insurance, renowned for his transformative approach to insurance services in the region. Stephen Alangbo, the Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance, a distinguished figure in the insurance sector with over thirty years of experience, will share his expertise in deepening insurance penetration.
The President of the Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA), Abimbola Onakomaiya, will also share invaluable experience and vision for advancing gender diversity within the insurance sector.
In the technology space, the innovative Chief Executive Officer, Cybervergent, Adetokunbo Omotosho, will provide trends and insights on cybersecurity issues and thoughts on fostering digital trust in the insurance industry. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Caladium Consulting, Ayo Bankole Akintujoye, will offer insights into the strategic integration of technology within insurance operations.
Adding a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and pop culture, the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan, will explore how cultural trends influence tech developments in the insurance landscape.
Also, the Chief Client Officer at AXA Mansard, Rashidat Adebisi, will discuss client-centric strategies and the evolving demands of the modern insurance customer.
Speaking about the conference, Convener of Insurance Meets Tech 2024, Odion Aleobua, expressed enthusiasm about this year’s conference, saying ‘We are thrilled to present such a distinguished array of speakers, each a leader in their respective fields.
According to him, this year’s event will offer unparalleled insights into the dynamic interplay between insurance and technology, providing attendees with actionable strategies and forward-thinking solutions. We are poised for an event that will inspire and drive tangible advancements in the industry.
“This year, we are proud to be supported by a distinguished group of sponsors in the insurance and tech space who are already on board, such as Leadway Assurance, Cornerstone Insurance, Cybervergent, Sanlam Nigeria, and emPLE; together, we look forward to shaping the future of the insurance landscape,” Odion added.
