
Cornerstone Insurance gets industry recognition for tech innovation solutions
L-R: Charles Onwuatogwu, president, FiBOP Association; Stephen Alangbo, GMD/CEO Cornerstone Insurance and Charles Nwachukwu, divisional head, Institutional Business Cornerstone Insurance Plc, during its recent recognition as Nigeria’s Most Innovative Insurance Company for 2025 in Lagos
Cornerstone Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance companies has continued to get recognised for its technological innovation, which is helping it drive distribution and penetration in the industry.
With the launch of CiCi, its virtual assistant AI chatbot designed to make insurance more accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate, Cornerstone is making waves with the industry taking note.
As Nigeria’s Most Innovative Insurance Company for 2025, the award recognises Cornerstone’s continuous commitment to technological advancement, customer-centric solutions, and leadership in redefining insurance services in Nigeria.
Stephen Alangbo dedicated the recognition to Cornerstone Insurance’s employees and customers, appreciating their steadfast commitment and belief in the brand.
He said: “Innovation is not just a goal for us; it’s part of our DNA. This award reflects the creativity, resilience, and customer focus that define everything we do at Cornerstone Insurance. I dedicate it to our employees for their passion and to our customers for trusting us to protect what matters most,”.
He further emphasised that innovation remains central to Cornerstone’s strategy, highlighting the company’s latest milestone; the launch of CiCi, our virtual assistant AI chatbot designed to make insurance more accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate.
With CiCi, customers can now learn about insurance products, make inquiries, and even complete purchases conveniently through a simple chat interface.
“The launch of CiCi marks a new chapter in our digital journey,” Mr. Alangbo added. “We are making insurance simpler, faster, and more human; one chat at a time.”
Customers and the public can experience the future of insurance engagement by chatting with CiCi, Cornerstone’s virtual assistant AI Chatbot.
This recognition reinforces Cornerstone Insurance’s commitment to innovation, trust, and service excellence; qualities that have defined the brand for over three decades.
Cornerstone Insurance is licensed and re-certified by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to provide both general and life insurance services. As the first insurance company in Nigeria to offer customers an online platform for insurance transactions, its services are driven by cutting-edge technology, making them easily accessible via the internet and mobile platforms.
At Cornerstone, we are committed to our core values of integrity, empathy, professionalism, innovation, and team spirit. Our mission remains delivering value beyond expectations through need-based products and quality service.
Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd.
A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia.
Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.
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