Leadway hosts media, showcases innovative insurance solutions for Nigerians
By Felicia Nwosu
Leadway Assurance Company Limited recently organised a media training session at its corporate office in Yaba, Lagos, to equip journalists with deeper insights into its evolving product offerings and the growing role of technology in delivering customer-focused services.
The training provided an opportunity for journalists to engage with representatives across Leadway’s insurance, pension, and health subsidiaries. It also reinforced the company’s commitment to empowering media professionals with accurate knowledge to help promote insurance literacy around its portofolios of products and services across the country.
Niyi Abiola, Brand Communications Strategy, Media Planning & PR Leadway Group, who welcomed the guest expressed his gratitude for honouring the call. He enumerated how the insurance company has stood the test of time ensuring that Nigerians are well enlightened to enjoy the benefits of the various services provided by Leadway.
Speaking on retirement planning, Babatunde Lamina,
Benefit Processing, Leadway, while looking at how customers can enjoy their pension before retirement, mortgage, AVC and several others, stressed the importance of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC), explaining how contributors can set aside up to one-third of their salaries in addition to their mandatory pension savings. He highlighted the tax benefits, flexible access, and long-term financial security it offers contributors.
He noted that the AVC helps employeersc reach their goals faster, serving as a a simple step that makes a big difference in retirement.
Temidayo Olugbesan,Compliance Officer, Leadway Assurance, addressed the role of technology and regulation in the motor insurance sector. She explained how comprehensive and third-party motor insurance options are structured to cater to different risk levels and vehicle usage patterns. She also pointed to efforts by Leadway to strengthen fraud detection systems and simplify claims processing using digital tools. She acknowledged the evolving regulatory landscape of the insurance and affirmed that Leadway works in tandem with regulations.
Olugbesan further emphasized the significant influence of Nigeria’s insurance regulator, NAICOM, in shaping a more robust and customer-friendly insurance environment. “With evolving regulatory policies, the insurance landscape is becoming more transparent, more competitive, and more rewarding for policyholders.
She added that the use of technology no doubt, has helped to curtail the rate of fraudulent practices, while assuring the journalist that Leadway is well poised to leverage technology such as Artificial Intelligence and others.
Eniola Odukale,Sales Executive Officer, International-Retail & SME, Leadway Health,described Leadway Health as a forward-thinking provider that combines artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and decades of industry expertise to deliver meaningful care,with available and affordable health care plans for every customer.
“Our health plans are designed to be affordable, accessible, and dependable,wherever you are. Our coverage supports you with quality service and peace of mind.”
She noted that Leadway Health’s services are available to customers in Nigeria and several countries around the world. However, she clarified that health plans currently do not extend to the United States and Canada due to the high cost of healthcare in those regions. “It’s important for us to maintain service affordability while ensuring consistent value.”
Adekanmi Adelakun, Team Lead for Financial Exposure, Casualty and Liability Claims, also spoke at the session, offering journalists a detailed approach at how the company investigates and validates claims to maintain trust and integrity.
The media engagement not only strengthened understanding of Leadway’s value proposition but also reaffirmed the brand’s mission to drive inclusion and simplify access to insurance, pensions, and healthcare through innovation and media partnership.
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