LAGOS – Casava Insurance, the first 100% digital insurance firm in Nigeria has announced Aluor Agusah as its Chief Commercial Officer.
Agusah, who has garnered over two decades of work experience in the insurance industry, will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to increase sales, market share, and profitability.
He will also manage and oversee the sales teams, broker relations, and partnerships to ensure sustained revenue growth.
Until his appointment, Agusah was the Chief Marketing Officer at Alliance and General Insurance Plc in Lagos, where he provided marketing and sales leadership to drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth. Previously, he served as the Abuja Branch Manager at Royal Exchange General Insurance Company Limited and Business Development Manager at Old Mutual Nigeria.
“I am thrilled to welcome Aluor Agusah as our new Chief Commercial Officer,” said Bode Pedro, Founder and CEO at Casava. “His exceptional leadership and industry expertise will be invaluable in driving our commercial growth and delivering on our mission to transform the insurance landscape in Africa with technology,” he added.
Also commenting on the appointment, Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, Board Advisor at Casava, said: “Aluor’s appointment is a significant milestone in Casava’s growth journey.
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As Chief Commercial Officer, he will shape and implement a robust commercial strategy that aligns with Casava’s innovative vision and addresses the evolving needs of Nigeria’s dynamic insurance market through strategic partnerships and enhanced customer engagement while leveraging technology.”
In response, Agusah conveyed his enthusiasm to embark on the new role. His words: “I have always thrived on challenges, and this new venture presents me with an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organization with cutting-edge solutions.
” I am confident that together, we will make a lasting impact in transforming the insurance landscape in Nigeria, delivering innovative, accessible, personalized, and affordable insurance products with the intent of increasing the level of Insurance penetration in Nigeria to shore up the Industry’s contribution to the GDP of Nigeria.”
An accomplished insurance and risk management professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Agusah holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists (FIMS), a member of the Institute of Certified Sales Professionals (MICSP), the Chartered Institute of Loans & Risk Management of Nigeria (MCILRM), and the Council for Renewable Energy Nigeria (MCREN).
About Casava Microinsurance
CASAVA Microinsurance is a renowned provider of cutting-edge digital microinsurance solutions, relentlessly focusing on leveraging technology to make insurance accessible and affordable. Through innovative products, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to social impact, CASAVA Microinsurance aims to empower individuals and communities across the globe.
