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Delivering strategic insurance, risk management, and energy-sector solutions that protect assets, enhance resilience, and support sustainable business growth.
Oil & Gas Insurance
Oil & Gas Insurance
Specialist knowledge in insurance solutions designed for the energy sector, including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations.
Energy Risk Management
Energy Risk Management
Supporting businesses in identifying, understanding, and transferring complex energy-related risks.
Corporate Insurance Strategy
Corporate Insurance Strategy
Providing strategic insurance insight for corporate clients with complex operational and financial exposures.
Corporate Insurance Strategy
Corporate Insurance Strategy
Providing strategic insurance insight for corporate clients with complex operational and financial exposures.
Underwriting & Risk Placement
Underwriting & Risk Placement
Supporting the structuring and placement of insurance programmes tailored to client-specific risk profiles.
Client Relationship Management
Client Relationship Management
Building trusted relationships with corporate clients, stakeholders, insurers, reinsurers, and business partners.
Claims Advisory
Claims Advisory
Supporting effective claims communication, documentation, and resolution processes.
Reinsurance Coordination
Reinsurance Coordination
Understanding the importance of reinsurance capacity in managing large and complex risk exposures.
Strategic Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Contributing to business growth, operational excellence, team development, and market positioning.
Oil & Gas Insurance Portfolio
The oil and gas industry operates in one of the most complex risk environments in the global economy. From exploration and production to storage, transportation, refining, and distribution, energy businesses face operational, financial, environmental, regulatory, and geopolitical exposures.
The oil and gas industry operates in one of the most complex risk environments in the global economy. From exploration and production to storage, transportation, refining, and distribution, energy businesses face operational, financial, environmental, regulatory, and geopolitical exposures.
My professional focus within oil and gas insurance includes supporting risk solutions for:
Upstream oil and gas operations
Downstream energy businesses
Marine and cargo exposures
Pipeline and storage risks
Contractors all-risk exposures
Energy liability risks
Business interruption exposures
Fire and special perils
Machinery breakdown
Political, security, and operational risks
My approach combines technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and strategic client engagement to support effective insurance decision-making.
Professional Experience
Deputy General Manager, Energy & Special Risks Division
NEM Insurance Plc | December 2024 – Present
Executive Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership for the Energy & Special Risks Division, overseeing underwriting, reinsurance, business development, enterprise risk management, and operational performance. Leads the delivery of innovative insurance solutions across Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Marine, Construction, Engineering, and other Special Risks while driving sustainable business growth and profitability.
Key Achievements
Strengthened the strategic positioning and market competitiveness of the Energy & Special Risks Division.
Enhanced underwriting governance, portfolio quality, and sustainable profitability through disciplined risk selection.
Expanded reinsurance capacity by negotiating strategic partnerships with leading local and international reinsurers.
Improved client retention and stakeholder engagement through technical underwriting excellence and relationship management.
Streamlined underwriting and approval processes, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
Fostered cross-functional collaboration to drive business performance and support long-term organisational growth.
Assistant General Manager, Energy & Special Risks Division
Assistant General Manager, Energy & Special Risks Division
NEM Insurance Plc | December 2023 – December 2024
Executive Responsibilities
Supported Executive Management in leading the Energy & Special Risks Division, driving business development, underwriting excellence, portfolio profitability, reinsurance optimisation, and strategic client engagement. Managed complex commercial insurance portfolios across Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Construction, Engineering, Marine, Aviation, and other Special Risks while contributing to the Company's long-term growth and operational performance.
Key Achievements
Strengthened NEM Insurance's market presence within the Energy & Special Risks sector through strategic business development and relationship management.
Expanded underwriting capacity by securing enhanced reinsurance support from leading regional and international markets.
Improved portfolio quality and profitability through disciplined underwriting, effective risk selection, and portfolio optimisation.
Streamlined underwriting workflows and policy administration, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service delivery.
Built and strengthened strategic partnerships with brokers, multinational organisations, reinsurers, and key industry stakeholders.
Contributed to sustainable premium growth while maintaining sound underwriting governance and regulatory compliance.
Enhanced client retention through responsive service delivery, technical expertise, and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Mentored and developed high-performing underwriting teams, supporting succession planning and organisational capability.
Group Head, Energy & Special Risks Division
Group Head, Energy & Special Risks Division
NEM Insurance Plc | December 2007 – November 2023
Executive Responsibilities
Provided strategic leadership in establishing and growing the Energy & Special Risks Division into one of NEM Insurance Plc's most technically advanced and commercially successful business units. Led underwriting operations, business development, portfolio management, reinsurance strategy, and stakeholder engagement while delivering innovative insurance solutions for complex energy, infrastructure, and industrial risks.
Key Achievements
Successfully transformed the Energy & Special Risks Division into one of NEM Insurance Plc's highest-performing specialist portfolios.
Delivered sustained premium growth over a 17-year leadership period while maintaining disciplined underwriting standards and long-term profitability.
Built and strengthened one of the industry's most trusted networks of brokers, multinational clients, government agencies, and strategic partners.
Secured hundreds of millions of dollars in local and international reinsurance capacity, enhancing underwriting capability for complex commercial risks.
Positioned NEM Insurance Plc as a preferred insurance partner for major Energy, Power, Construction, Infrastructure, and Industrial projects across Nigeria.
Improved underwriting governance, portfolio performance, and profitability through disciplined risk selection and effective reinsurance strategies.
Led successful insurance placements for numerous landmark commercial and industrial projects, reinforcing the Company's market leadership.
Mentored and developed high-performing underwriting professionals, many of whom progressed into senior leadership roles, strengthening organisational capability and succession planning.
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