SanlamAllianz General Insurance appoints Jacqueline Agweh MD/CEO

SanlamAllianz General Insurance has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Uche Agweh as its substantive managing director/CEO, effective February 11, 2026.

Agweh brings over three decades of deep industry experience cutting across underwriting, claims management, reinsurance, insurance broking, life assurance, and technical operations.

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.

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 (now SanlamAllianz General) Chairman’s Gold Award for Leadership, Agweh is widely recognised for her strategic leadership, customer-focused approach, and strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

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.

SanlamAllianz General Insurance is a subsidiary of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance, a leading provider of innovative and customer-focused insurance solutions in Nigeria, committed to delivering financial security and long-term value to individuals and businesses.

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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