Players in the Ghanaian insurance industry last Saturday gathered at Labadi Beach Hotel for the seventh edition of the Ghana Insurance Awards (GIA) which seeks to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies that have distinguished themselves in the industry in the year under review.

The Ghana Insurance Awards is done by Xodus Communications Limited, organizers of Forty Under 40 Ghana, Forty Under 40 Africa, Forty Under 40 UK, Forty Under 40 Global, Ghana Oil and Gas Awards, Ghana Manufacturing Awards, Ghana Auto Awards and many more.

The GIA has, since its inception in 2018, sought to promote the growth of the insurance industry through progressive competition, innovation, and adherence to the highest professional standards.

In all, 18 companies and 4 individuals were honoured at the 2024 edition of the ceremony.

In his welcome remarks, Chief Executive Officer of Xodus Communications, Richard Abbey Junior said, the winners were selected by an independent advisory board who evaluated the awardees based on the criteria listed for each category.

He added that the Awards is an annual ceremony to celebrate achievements and standards in the insurance industry. The Awards Night provides a spectacular occasion for insurance industry players to come together to celebrate and network while rewarding achievements and leadership in various key areas.

The Awards cut across categories for life and non-life companies, re-insurers, brokerage firms, and other intermediaries, health insurers, actuarial firms, and other insurance service providers.

He noted that the technical committee and the awarding board have always been guided by reports of the National Insurance Commission, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and the entries provided by nominees.

“Xodus Communications Limited is undergoing ISO Certifications because of its international reputation. Annually, the GIA winners are carefully selected by the Jury. We are happy to have PayAngel as our proud sponsor.

This year's colourful event was attended by several dignitaries including H. E Grace Jeanet Mason- (South African High Commission), Delali Kotoka, (PayAngel Inc. Business Development Manager), Dr Omaboe- (Garnet Medical Center), Dr Justice Srem Sai- University of Ghana, (Lecturer, Managing Partner, Praetorium Solicitors), Raj Mirpuri- Head of Sales, (Bel- Aqua), Pankaj Bahar- (General Manager- Alpha TND), Dr Fidelia Dake, Member of the Awarding Board, Hussein Gungor- (Turkish Ambassador) and many others.

Here are the 2024 GIA winners;

1. HALL OF FAME 2024

GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ENTERPRISE INSURANCE LTD

2. HALL OF FAME 2024

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

ENTERPRISE LIFE INSURANCE LTD

3. HALL OF FAME 2024

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
NATIONWIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE

4. PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD (MICRO INSURANCE )

aYo INTERMEDIARIES GHANA LIMITED (AYO PAY AND DRIVE" MOTOR INSURANCE)

5. BANCASSURANCE LEADER AWARD 2024

ABSA BANK GHANA LTD

6. MOBILE INSURANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD 2024

aYo INTERMEDIARIES GHANA LIMITED

7. FASTEST GROWING COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024 IMPERIAL GENERAL ASSURANCE
8. BEST GROWING COMPANY (GENERAL INSURANCE) 2024
   SERENE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
9. YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR 2024

BERNARD AKYIN-ARKOH (STAR ASSURANCE LIMITED)

10. EMERGING BRAND OF THE YEAR 2024

SERENE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

11. CEO OF THE YEAR PRIVATE HEALTH insurance 2024

MR. ELTON FREDERICK AFARI (EQUITY HEALTH INSURANCE)

12. INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR PRIVATE HEALTH 2024

GLICO HEALTH INSURANCE – GLICO SUNKWA HEALTH PLAN

13. BEST GROWING COMPANY OF THE YEAR PRIVATE HEALTH 2024

EQUITY HEALTH INSURANCE LIMITED

14. PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD (GENERAL INSURANCE) 2024

HOLLARD GHANA

15. BRAND OF THE YEAR (LIFE INSURANCE) 2024

ENTERPRISE LIFE INSURANCE

16. CUSTOMER CARE AWARD 2024

HOLLARD GHANA

17. ICT LEADERSHIP AWARD 2024

SUNU ASSURANCES GHANA LIMITED

18. PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024

ACACIA HEALTH INSURANCE

19. BRAND OF THE YEAR (GENERAL INSURANCE ) 2024
    STAR ASSURANCE LIMITED
20. PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD (LIFE INSURANCE) 2024

STARLIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED COMPANY

21. MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR 2024
    IMPERIAL GENERAL ASSURANCE
22. INDIGENOUS INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024
    STARLIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED COMPANY.
23. CLAIMS INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR 2024
    GLICO LIFE INSURANCE LTD
24. CSR LEADERSHIP AWARD (GENERAL INSURANCE) 2024
    SERENE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
25. CSR LEADERSHIP AWARD (LIFE INSURANCE) 2024
    GLICO LIFE INSURANCE LTD
26. BRAND OF THE YEAR PRIVATE HEALTH 2024
    METROPOLITAN HEALTH INSURANCE
27. CEO OF THE YEAR (NON-LIFE) 2024
    MERCY NAA KOSHIE BOAMPONG (SERENE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED)
28. CEO OF THE YEAR (LIFE INSURANCE) 2024
    MS. KAKRA DUFFUOR-NYARKO (STARLIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED COMPANY
29. GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024
    STAR ASSURANCE LIMITED
30. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024
    STARLIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED COMPANY
31. THE CENTENARY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2024
    ENTERPRISE INSURANCE LIMITED