By Bisi Bamishe
Mr. Akinjide Orimolade is a distinguished Nigerian chartered insurer and accomplished business executive with over twenty-eight years’ experience in the financial services industry. As the pioneer and current Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving business growth, innovation and operational excellence within Nigeria’s insurance sector.
Over the course of his illustrious career, he held several strategic leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Insurance, Law Union & Rock Insurance Plc and AIICO Insurance Plc. He also served as Regional Director for West Africa at Liberty Life, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s regional operations and market presence.
Mr. Orimolade began his professional journey with leading insurance organisations and brokerage firms, including Sovereign Trust Insurance and Bullion Insurance Brokers, where he developed a solid foundation in insurance practice and financial services. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Insurance and a Master of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Lagos, as well as a Diploma in Risk Management from York University, Canada equipping him with a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic business acumen.
Beyond his executive contributions, Mr. Akinjide Orimolade is a deeply influential figure in the industry, particularly through his commitment to the insurance profession at large. As a Fellow of the Institute and the current Deputy President, he has played a pivotal role in shaping standards through his seat on the institute’s Governing Council. His extensive expertise is further reflected in his memberships with the Nigerian Insurers Association and the Nigerian Institute of Management, transformation of procedures at the Institute which will eventually strengthen professional standards and enhancing insurance awareness which will result in increased penetration and consequent contribution of the Industry to the GDP of the nation.
He affirmed that the implementation of the initiatives as duly explained will be guided by transparency, accountability, measurable performance indicators and periodic reviews to ensure that the administration delivers meaningful and sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders and the wider insurance industry.
He expressed confidence, on behalf of Council, that the successful execution of these initiatives will enhance professionalism, foster innovation, increase insurance awareness and contribute significantly to building a resilient, inclusive and globally competitive insurance industry in Nigeria, which will in turn result in a more robust economy for the country
