OUR AMBASSADORS
Mr. Olamide Olajolo an Alumnus of the University of Lagos.
Olamide Olajolo a Managing Director/CEO at Nigeria Liability Insurance Pool and VP of Business Development at Heirs Insurance Limited, between 1992-1997 Olamide Olajolo obtained his First Degree in Insurance and his Two (2) Masters; i, in Business Admin (MBA) 2009-2010. ii, and Risk Management in the year 2014-2016, his expertise encompasses underwriting, sales, and technical operations.
Olajolo’s extensive 16-year tenure at Zenith General Insurance culminated in his appointment as the Executive Director. With 22 years in the insurance sector, Olamide Olajolo, an industry veteran, navigated key roles including Managing Director/CEO at Nigeria Liability Insurance Pool and VP of Business Development at Heirs Insurance Limited.
Established in 1958, Coronation Insurance Plc is a comprehensive insurance provider offering a diverse array of products and services spanning life, general, and special risk businesses.
The group’s asset value stands at N45.382 billion as of the nine months ending September 30, 2023, marking a 20.46% increase from N37.673 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Coronation Insurance has a market capitalization of N20.63 billion as of January 26, 2024, rising 12.06% from N29.336 billion in December 2023. It is therefore a great privilege to celebrate our own Alumnus who has been doing us proud in society.
Mr. Wole Oshin-Group Managing Director Custodian Insurance
Oluwole Oshin, an Alumnus of the University of Lagos who has been tremendously in the Stoke Marketing.
Oluwole Oshin a graduate of Actuarial Science from the University of Lagos and a Chartered Insurer by Profession, he holds the Doctor of Finance (Honoris Causa) from Igbinedion University and is a Fellow of both the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria and the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers.
Oluwole Oshin the founder and Group Managing Director of Custodian Investment Plc, is an industry luminary with over 35 years of experience. He has served as a member of the Presidential Committee on Pension Reforms and Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, among other prominent roles.
Custodian Investment Plc, established in 1991, is a prominent player in Nigeria’s Other Financial Services Sector, with substantial stakes in various companies.
The group holds significant positions in companies such as Custodian and Allied Insurance Limited, Custodian Life Assurance Limited, Custodian Trustees, Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited, and UPDC Plc.
With a market capitalization of N59.4 billion as of January 26, 2024, under the Oluwole Oshin, Custodian Investment Group’s assets for the 9(Nine) months ending September 30, 2023, surged to N254.,692 billion a 19.46% increase from the N213.197 billion recorded in 2022.
In 2023, claims paid by the Custodian amounted to N21.958 billion, marking a 22.29% rise from the previous year. The gross premium for the same period reached N73.590 billion, reflecting a 14.22% increase compared to 2022.
Additionally, the profit after tax in 2023 reached N11.792 billion, indicating a substantial 105.65% surge compared to the figures reported in 2022.
Let’s celebrate our own Alumnus who has been a Mentor/Leader in the society.
Mr. Gboyega Lesi
Meet Mr. Gboyega Lesi-CEO/MD Leadway Assurancean alumnus of the University of Lagos, who is doing well in the industry. He registered for his first degree in 1987 in the Department of Civil Engineering and graduated in 1992.
Gboyega Lesi who became MD/CEO of Leadway Assurance on January 1, 2024, with over 25 years of professional experience in the insurance sector.
His journey began as a trainee risk surveyor, and since then, he has garnered expertise in various domains, including risk management, insurance broking, underwriting, product development, Bancassurance, and sales.
Lesi has pursued continuous learning, attending numerous courses both locally and internationally, focusing on insurance underwriting, risk management, strategy, management, operations, and marketing. In addition, he holds an MBA from Aston University in Birmingham, UK.
He is recognized as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London and Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) of London. Before becoming Managing Director, he was the Executive Director, Commercials, at Leadway Assurance.
As of 2022, the company’s total assets have grown to N534 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous year’s N502 billion.
Leadway also stands out as an industry leader in claims payment, consistently holding the position for the last seven years with a whopping N57.5 billion paid.
It is my privilege to celebrate Mr. Gboyega Lesi an Alumnus of the University of Lagos who has been making us proud in the industry.