All is set for the 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards as organizers unveiled some of the guest presenters at this year’s event.
A statement released by the organizers noted that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hajiya Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, the 62nd President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mr. Chidi Onyeukwu Ajaegbu, MD/CEO of Heritage Capital Markets Limited, and Prof. Jacinta Opara, Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, are amongst the guests billed to feature this year. Guest presenters at the awards are meticulously chosen from critical sectors of the economy in a bid to broaden the horizon of insurance operations for better understanding and appreciation, as no economy can survive without the risk transfer mechanism which insurance provides.
The epoch-making event, which started in 2018 to reward change-makers and innovators in the insurance ecosystem, is scheduled to hold on Friday, November 6, at the Stable Event Center, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos, by 4pm for the red carpet and 7pm for the start of the awards.
The Shortlisted Categories this year are:
(Voting Categories)
(Non-Voting Categories)
The Organizers has also Unveiled Insurance foremost ICON Mr. Ope Oredugba as the recipient of the 2026 Insurance Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Oredugba a thoroughbred Insurance Professional, pioneered so many laudable initiatives in the NigerianInsurance Industry. Some of which still adds value to Insurance operations in Nigeria today. The recognition is therefore to celebrate and thank him for all his efforts and contributions to the growth and development of the Industry.
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 trill the audience. This Strictly Black Tie Event is only open by ticket admission.








