L-R: Joseph Olayemi, Member, NCRIB Governing Board; Kolawole Adedeji, Corporate Business Lead (South-South) Enterprise Life; Awele Ayatuoma, Chairman,NCRIB South-South Area Committee; Rosemary Okon, Managing Director, Roseat Insurance Brokers; Funmi Omo, Managing Director, Enterprise Life; Mrs. Edugho Hanson, Managing Director, Wider Perspective Ltd; Augustine Emmanuel, Head Corporate Business, Enterprise Life during the NCRIB-hosted Leadership Summit held in Port-Harcourt.
BY NKECHI NAECHE–ESEZOBOR— To catch up with the future and align with current realities, the Managing Director of Enterprise Life Assurance Limited, Funmi Omo, has called for a radical transformation in the insurance sector, challenging practitioners to rethink outdated business models.
Speaking at the Leadership Summit organised by the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (South-South Area Committee), Omo said “Even as insurance people, whether we adapt or not, we have to realise that technology is a big disruptor and as they say, change, adapt or die.”
She emphasised the need for insurance companies to innovate, leverage technology, and embrace collaborative efforts to remain relevant.
She urged operators to move beyond rigid, product-centric approaches and adopt dynamic tools that meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
She spotlighted Enterprise Life’s Advantage Connect App, a game-changing platform that leverages GPS technology similar to Uber, allowing individuals to connect easily with life planners in their vicinity.
“Through the Advantage Connect App, we’ve found a way to make life insurance more accessible and personalized. t’s no longer just about policies but about meaningful connections. People want someone they can trust, and this app ensures that individuals are paired with a life planner who can meet them where they are.”
She noted that Nigeria’s economy is driven by an active, tech-savvy youth population that demands speed, accessibility, and convenience.
She noted that to meet these expectations, Enterprise Life has launched a WhatsApp channel for resolving insurance-related queries in real-time, offering customers a faster and more direct way to access support.
Additionally, the company has introduced a collaborative brokers’ platform aimed at streamlining processes for insurance brokers across the country.Omo’s addressed the introduction of the Brokers’ Portal, an innovative digital platform designed to make brokers’ operations more efficient. Through the portal, brokers can onboard themselves, generate proposals and quotes, access transaction records, and retrieve their NAICOM ID.
She also announced that the company is preparing to launch an API Gateway for seamless integration, enabling partners to connect directly with the company’s systems.
This initiative according to her will allow external partners to integrate their services with it’s platform easily, providing a smoother experience for both brokers and clients
She concluded by reinforcing the importance of innovation and partnership for the future of insurance. “Technology is reshaping industries worldwide, and we must move in step with these changes. At Enterprise Life, we are not just building products; we are building solutions that connect people and simplify their insurance journeys.”
The Summit brought together key players in the insurance sector, highlighting opportunities for partnerships and new strategies to adapt to a changing business landscape.
The life company has been at the forefront of customer-centered insurance solutions, dedicated to helping Nigerians secure their financial futures. With technology-driven initiatives like the AdvantageConnect App, the company continues to set new benchmarks for innovation in the life insurance space.
Enterprise Life is one of Nigeria’s leading life insurance companies, providing innovative and affordable life insurance solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses. It is committed to creating value through technology, professionalism, and service excellence.
