SanlamAllianz General Insurance appoints Jacqueline Agweh as MD/CEO
SanlamAllianz General Insurance has announced the appointment of Mrs. Jacqueline Uche Agweh as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2026. This was made known in a statement
SanlamAllianz General Insurance has announced the appointment of Mrs. Jacqueline Uche Agweh as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2026.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Group Head, Strategy, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Customer Relations, Chris Ekwonwa.
Mrs. Agweh, according to the company brings over three decades of deep industry experience cutting across underwriting, claims management, reinsurance, insurance broking, life assurance, and technical operations.
The statement read: “Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to strengthening leadership capacity and enhancing operational excellence within Nigeria’s insurance sector. Prior to her appointment, she served as Executive Director, Technical Operations at SanlamAllianz General Insurance. She previously held senior management roles at FBN General Insurance (now Sanlam General Insurance), Oasis Insurance Plc, Kelsan Insurance Brokers Limited, ACEN Insurance Co. Limited, and other leading institutions within the industry.
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“Mrs. Agweh is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (FCIIN) and an alumna of the Lagos Business School (SMP 69). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance from the University of Lagos. A respected industry professional, she has served on several Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) committees, including as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Outstanding Claims and Chairman of the Motor Technical Committee Retreat (2022). She is also actively involved in various professional and industry associations, contributing to the advancement of insurance practice and governance in Nigeria.
“A recipient of multiple industry awards, including the then FBN General Insurance Chairman’s Gold Award for Leadership, Mrs. Agweh is widely recognized for her strategic leadership, customer-focused approach, and strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement”, it stated.
Speaking on the appointment, the company reaffirmed its confidence in her ability to drive growth, deepen stakeholder trust, and position SanlamAllianz General Insurance as a market leader in delivering innovative and reliable insurance solutions.
