Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of NIA, to Grace Insurance Meets Tech 4.0 Conference in Lagos
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
The Nigerian insurance sector is gearing up for one of its biggest gatherings in 2025 as Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) 4.0 Conference prepares to convene industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Lagos. The organisers have confirmed that Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and CEO of AXA Mansard Insurance, will attend as Guest of Honour.
This confirmation, according to Akahi News, marks a major highlight for the conference, which has become West Africa’s most influential platform for converging insurance and technology innovations, regulatory discourse, and discussions on operational efficiencies.
High-Level Representation Across Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
Kunle Ahmed will join an impressive lineup of top-tier leaders from critical insurance institutions who have already confirmed participation in IMT 4.0. Among them are:
- Prince Babatunde Oguntade, FIIN, FCIB, President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB)
- Mrs. Yetunde Olubunmi Ilori, FIIN, President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)
- Mrs. Abimbola Onakomaiya, President of the Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA)
- Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
With the presence of these leading institutions — NAICOM, CIIN, NIA, NCRIB, and PILA — the 2025 edition of IMT is set to become the most significant converging ground for Nigeria’s insurance ecosystem, uniting regulators, operators, and professionals under one roof.
Organisers Welcome NIA Chairman’s Participation
In a statement obtained by Akahi News, Odion Aleobua, Convener of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) and CEO of Modion Communications, described Kunle Ahmed’s participation as a monumental boost for the conference.
“Having the Chairman of the NIA on board is a monumental buildup to this event. Kunle Ahmed is not only a respected leader in the industry, spearheading the premier umbrella body, but he is also a dedicated advocate for digitalisation and tech-led innovations within the Nigerian insurance sector.”
Aleobua noted that Ahmed’s presence is particularly timely following the passage of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) and the launch of the NIA Innovation Lab. His insights are expected to enrich the discourse on the future of insurance in Nigeria and West Africa.
International Thought Leadership at IMT 4.0
The IMT 4.0 Conference will also feature Per Lagerström from South Africa as the Headline Speaker. Lagerström is a globally respected thought leader in insurtech, behavioural science, and innovation.
A former Partner at McKinsey & Company, he is the Founder of BehaviorTech, a pioneering discipline that merges behavioural science, artificial intelligence, and innovation to drive transformation in business and society. Currently serving as CEO of Yellowspot, an Ireland-based venture studio, Lagerström leads disruptive initiatives in financial planning, digital education, longevity, and human-centred transformation.
His keynote is expected to provide fresh global perspectives on how African insurance companies can leverage behavioural science and technology to close the insurance penetration gap and build customer-centric solutions.
Why IMT 4.0 Matters for Nigeria’s Insurance Future
Akahi News learnt that the 2025 IMT Conference arrives at a defining moment for the Nigerian insurance industry. With reforms such as the NIIRA Act, the increasing role of technology in customer acquisition and service delivery, and growing investor interest in insurtech, the sector is experiencing rapid change.
Experts note that IMT has consistently provided a fertile platform where industry leaders discuss pressing challenges and chart pathways for innovation. The strong institutional presence in this year’s edition further underscores the urgency to accelerate reforms, digitalisation, and sustainable growth across the insurance landscape.
As the countdown to September 18, 2025 begins, all eyes will be on Lagos as Insurance Meets Tech 4.0 sets the stage for a powerful convergence of regulatory authorities, professional bodies, and private sector leaders. With Kunle Ahmed joining as Guest of Honour, alongside other key industry stakeholders, the conference promises to be a landmark event in shaping the future of insurance in Nigeria and West Africa.
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