All Posts in "Day: February 14, 2024"

Sovereign Trust wows highway managers with Valentine

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A team of Sovereign Trust Insurance with some highway managers as the company extended the love to them today

 

 

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s prolific underwriting firms in the country  has extended the valentine celebration to workers on the street of Lagos including the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, popularly known as Highway Managers.

As part of activities to mark the day, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc distributed items such as work gloves, water bottles and takeaway packs in celebrating the Day with members of the Lagos Waste Management Authority along the axis of Falomo Bridge, Bourdillon Road, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa, Osborne Road, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, and Adetokunbo Ademola Street in the metropolis.

According to the Chief Spokesperson of the organization, Segun Bankole, he said the gesture is in recognition of the important role the Highway Managers play in ensuring that the city of Lagos and our highways are kept clean while making it motorable for vehicle owners and other commuters in the State.

He said the underwriting firm appreciates and recognizes the essence of dignity in labour. In his words, “as unsung as they may seem, we are not oblivious of the phenomenal work they are doing in making the city debris-free especially on our highways”.

The Managing Director/CEO of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Olaotan Soyinka also lend his voice to the gesture undertaken by the company. In his words, “this initiative is not just about gifts, it is about recognizing the essential role these men and women play in our community.

They are often unsung heroes, working long hours in challenging conditions to ensure a clean and healthy environment for all of us. By showing our appreciation, we hope to not only brighten their day but also inspire others to acknowledge their valuable contributions.”

He further stated that the Highway Managers risk their lives and brave the elements, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene in the city of Lagos. He said the token gifts from the company is simply to acknowledge their hard work and commitment to keeping the city of Lagos clean despite the challenges they confront in the discharge of their duties.

We encourage other businesses and individuals to join us in celebrating and supporting these men and women from time to time. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these remarkable individuals who do so much for our city and society and at large.

Patoma Admin by — February 14, 2024 in Insurance 0
REGIC appoints four executives

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

Royal Exchange General Insurance Company (REGIC), one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies announced the appointments of four executives to drive the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.

The newly appointed executives bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles

Sunny Uwagboi

The firm appointed Sunny Uwagboi as Executive Director . With a proven track record of leadership and strategic vision, Uwagboi joins REGIC as the Executive Director

Sunny has over 25 years cognate experience in the insurance industry, growing through various business developments roles from entry level to Executive Director.

Sunny holds an MBA in Marketing from Lagos State University, an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School, and an Associate Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria.

Udoks Eze-Marins

Udoka Eze Martins – Regional Director, Abuja and Northern Nigeria: As the newly appointed Regional Director for Abuja and Northern Nigeria, Udoka Eze Martins brings a deep understanding of the regional market dynamics.

Udoka joined the Insurance industry 22 years ago as a Marketing and Relationship management officer. Prior to joining REGIC, she was the vice president/ Head of northern region for Heirs General insurance company

Joyce Odiachi

Dr. Joyce Odiachi – Head, Technical Services: Dr. Joyce Odiachi assumes the role of Head, Technical Services, leveraging her expertise to enhance the technical capabilities of REGIC.

She is a seasoned insurance practitioner with over two decades’ experience and proven expertise in ethical corporate governance, risk management, strategic business start-up, and relationship management

She started her career as an insurance broker and has since worked with a few top-rated insurance firms where she was fully involved in driving the technical operations, ensuring highest standard of service excellence, system turnaround including development of a claims reserve policy for improved bottom-line.

A graduate of Insurance, she also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Management) from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (FIIN) and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (FRMN).

Adeseye Ajibulu

Adeseye Ajibulu – Head of Claims and Technical Risk Management: Adeseye Ajibulu has been appointed as the Head of Claims and Technical Risk Management. With a focus on ensuring seamless claims processing and effective risk management, Ajibulu will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of service for which REGIC is known.

He started his career in Year 2003 and rose to become Head of the Technical Risk Management Team by February 2014. Seye joined Tangerine General Insurance Limited in 2021 as Head of Underwriting and helped to revamp the Underwriting, the Pre and Post-Loss Survey Departments until he left to join REGIC.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 2009, a Bachelor of Technology in Estate Management from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), 2001, and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria 2018. He completed stage 1 of the Allianz Global P&C Underwriting Exams in 2020. He has attended several local and international trainings.

These appointments underscore Royal Exchange’s commitment to building a dynamic and skilled leadership team capable of navigating the evolving landscape of the insurance and financial services industry

“We are delighted to welcome these accomplished professionals to the REGIC family. Their collective expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of our organization,” said Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Managing Director/CEO at Royal Exchange General Insurance Company.

Patoma Admin by — February 14, 2024 in Insurance 0
President Tinubu hails the Super Eagles’ great resilience, talent of the Nigerian people

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.

President Tinubu commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals.

The President urges Nigerians to be of good cheer, emphasizing that we won a great victory in the hearts of Africa and the world by our grit, rigour, and determination in the field of play.


“Let this passing event not dispirit us, but bring us together to work harder. We are a great nation bound as one by the green-white-green banner of resilience, joy, hope, duty, and untiring love. To those cherished Nigerian youths expressing their gifts in communities, drawing lines in the sand as they play football in their humble rectangles of play, you can be our heroes tomorrow, do not relent in your pursuit. My administration is here to make dreams come true,” the President says.

 

Patoma Admin by — February 14, 2024 in Metro 0