Meet 10 Chairpersons of the largest insurance companies in Nigeria by market cap

2026-02-27 15:35:13

Nigeria’s insurance sector is undergoing significant growth.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), total assets in the sector hit a record N4.619 trillion at the end of Q2 2025, reflecting a 25.3% year-on-year increase and a 10.9% rise quarter-on-quarter.

While total assets and liabilities provide a measure of scale, market capitalization offers a direct insight into how the financial markets value these insurers, reflecting both performance and investor perception.

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This article focuses specifically on the market as of January 29, 2026, and the Chairpersons who collectively oversee a market valued at N1.083 trillion.

Market cap captures the equity value of these firms and shows the relative size of each company in the competitive insurance landscape, providing a transparent benchmark for investors, regulators, and stakeholders.

These leaders are steering not just individual firms but also shaping the strategic direction of Nigeria’s broader insurance ecosystem.

Their vision, governance, and ability to drive innovation are critical as the sector scales new heights, attracts more investors, and strengthens its role as a key pillar of the nation’s financial system.

As competition intensifies and regulatory standards evolve, the influence of these chairpersons will define the next phase of growth for Nigeria’s insurance industry.

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10. Chief Joshua Benard Fumudoh: Chairman Linkage Assurance ****

1. **Chief Joshua Benard Fumudoh: Chairman Linkage Assurance **
1. **Abimbola (Abi) Oguntunde : Chairman Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc **
1. Alhaji Idris Shuabiu: Group Chairman Consolidated Hallmark Holdings
1. **Dr. Akin A. Ogunbiyi: Chairman, Mutual Benefit Assurance PLC **
1. **Mutiu Sunmonu: Chairman, CORONATION INSURANCE PLC **
1. Segun Adebanji; Chairman, CORNERSTONE INSURANCE PLC
1. **Kola Adesina- Chairman, AXAMANSARD INSURANCE PLC **
1. Kundan Sainani- Chairman, AIICO INSURANCE PLC
1. **Tope Smart- Group Chairman, Nem Insurance **
1. **Dr. (Mrs.) Omobola Johnson- Chairperson, Custodian Investment **

Chief Joshua Benard Fumudoh is the Chairman of Linkage Assurance Plc, appointed on February 8, 2018. Fumudoh is the founder and Managing Director of Manufacturing and Marketing Co. (Nig.) Ltd., and also chairs BostonCapital Investment Ltd and BCI Global Properties Ltd.

He holds an accounting degree from the University of Lagos and brings extensive experience in business leadership and investment management. His appointment followed the resignation of Chief (Dr.) John Anderson Eseimokumoh, who stepped down to focus on other business interests after serving as chairman and non-executive director from 2013 to 2018.

As of January 29, 2026, Linkage Assurance Plc reported a market capitalization of N32.89 billion.

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10. Chief Joshua Benard Fumudoh: Chairman Linkage Assurance ****

1. **Chief Joshua Benard Fumudoh: Chairman Linkage Assurance **
1. **Abimbola (Abi) Oguntunde : Chairman Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc **
1. Alhaji Idris Shuabiu: Group Chairman Consolidated Hallmark Holdings
1. **Dr. Akin A. Ogunbiyi: Chairman, Mutual Benefit Assurance PLC **
1. **Mutiu Sunmonu: Chairman, CORONATION INSURANCE PLC **
1. Segun Adebanji; Chairman, CORNERSTONE INSURANCE PLC
1. **Kola Adesina- Chairman, AXAMANSARD INSURANCE PLC **
1. Kundan Sainani- Chairman, AIICO INSURANCE PLC
1. **Tope Smart- Group Chairman, Nem Insurance **
1. **Dr. (Mrs.) Omobola Johnson- Chairperson, Custodian Investment **

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