Lagos, Nigeria – The 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards are set for November 6 at the Stable Event Center in Bode Thomas, Surulere, with a roster of high‑profile guest presenters that includes Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hajiya Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, former ICAN President Mr Chidi Onyeukwu Ajaegbu, MD/CEO of Heritage Capital Markets Limited, and Prof. Jacinta Opara, Vice‑Chancellor of Dominican University.
Ms. Kesiena Faith Ughwode, Chief Executive Officer of Almond Productions Limited, said the presenters were “meticulously chosen from critical sectors of the economy in a bid to broaden the horizon of insurance operations for better understanding and appreciation,” emphasizing that no economy can thrive without the risk‑transfer mechanism that insurance provides.
The awards will recognize excellence across a range of voting categories, including:
- Insurance CEO of the Year
- Insurance Woman of the Year (Insurer or Broker)
- Life Insurance Company of the Year
- General Insurance Company of the Year
- Insurance Broker of the Year
- Insurance Broking Company of the Year
- Takaful Company of the Year
- Micro Insurance Company of the Year
- Most Valuable Insurance Customer of the Year
Non‑voting honours comprise the Insurance Life Achievers Award (Insurer or Broker) and the Special Recognition Award 2026 for contributions within and outside the industry.
The ceremony will also present the 2026 Insurance Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Ope Oredugba, described by the organizers as a “foremost icon” who has pioneered initiatives that continue to add value to Nigeria’s insurance sector.
“In line with the tradition of the Almond Insurance Industry Awards, attendees are in for a good time this year as a strong line‑up of top‑rated Nigerian entertainers in music and comedy are set to thrill the audience. This strictly black‑tie event is only open by ticket admission,” Ughwode added.
Insurance plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economy, providing risk mitigation for individuals and businesses alike. The Almond Awards, launched in 2018, aim to celebrate change‑makers and innovators shaping the country’s insurance ecosystem.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
