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Chuks Udo Okonta
Insurance Meets Tech 2024, one of West Africa’s foremost conferences dedicated to the intersection of insurance and technology, proudly announces Casava, Nigeria’s pioneering 100% digital microinsurance provider, as its official insurer.
The flagship event, set for Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, promises to be a landmark occasion in the region’s burgeoning insurance and technology sectors. Other Insurance Meets Tech 3.0 partners include Leadway, Sanlam,
Cornerstone Insurance, Cybervergent, and emPLE.
In this role, Casava will deliver instant personal accident, item losses, and all-risk microinsurance coverage for all attendees and the event’s organizers, ensuring all participants are protected against personal mishaps and potential equipment-related risks throughout the event.
Odion Aleobua, Convener of Insurance Meets Tech, expressed delight with the
newest member of the IMT family. “Having Casava on board not only enhances
the overall value of this year’s conference but also helps bridge the gap
between insurance and technological innovation. Their vision aligns perfectly with our mission to showcase how tech and insurance can work hand in hand to drive change and empower Nigerians,” he said.
“We are thrilled to partner with Insurance Meets Tech 2024 as the official insurer,” said Bode Pedro, Founder and CEO of Casava, responding to the announcement. “This partnership gives us the platform to showcase how digital microinsurance can empower individuals and businesses. Our collaboration also aligns with the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) agenda to expand microinsurance in Nigeria. We see this as a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the value of our technology-driven insurance approach, making coverage more inclusive and accessible for all.”
Casava’s commitment to digital innovation will be on full display as it leverages its platform to streamline the insurance process, guaranteeing attendees a quick and hassle-free experience. Claims will be processed within an impressive 48-hour window, reflecting Casava’s dedication to making insurance accessible, affordable, and efficient.
A Gathering of Industry Leaders
Insurance Meets Tech 2024 promises to bring together a range of voices from
across the insurance and technology sectors.
The conference will include IMT
3.0, an exclusive forum for high-level industry discussions, and IMT Redefined, a new segment highlighting youth culture, creativity, Afrobeats, and the drive for financial inclusion across Nigeria and Africa.
Headlining the event is Olusegun Omosehin, the distinguished Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). His
participation underscores IMT’s dedication to bringing vital regulatory insights and forward-thinking perspectives to the forefront of the industry.
Highlighting Digital Microinsurance: Casava’s Keynote
A critical highlight of this year’s event will be Bode Pedro’s experiential keynote, which will showcase the transformative role that trust and digital microinsurance can play in helping consumers and businesses achieve their financial goals.
Pedro will emphasize the need for insurance solutions that are flexible, fast, and affordable—traits that define Casava’s offerings in the marketplace.
Other notable speakers include:
● Niyi Onifade, CEO of Heirs Life Insurance, renowned for his
transformative approach to insurance services.
● Stephen Alangbo, Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance, with
over 30 years of experience in deepening insurance penetration.
● Abimbola Onakomaiya, President of the Professional Insurance
Ladies Association (PILA), advocating for gender diversity in the insurance
sector.
● Adetokunbo Omotosho, CEO of Cybervergent, to provide insights on
cybersecurity and fostering digital
Ayo Bankole Akintujoye, CEO of Caladium Consulting, to offer strategies for integrating technology within insurance operations.
● Joey Akan, Founder/CEO of Afrobeats Intelligence, explores how
cultural trends influence tech developments in insurance.
● Rashidat Adebisi, Chief Client Officer at AXA Mansard, will discuss
client-centric strategies for the modern insurance customer.
By providing attendees with instant, digital microinsurance, Casava is
demonstrating the future of insurance: an industry that is flexible, accessible, and above all, inclusive. As NAICOM continues to push for growth in Nigeria’s microinsurance sector, partnerships like this one show how technology can be leveraged to increase penetration and ensure more Nigerians have access to vital financial services.
