Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, a key player in the life insurance business in Ghana, has rewarded its top performing financial advisors for the financial year 2016 at a plush event held in Accra.

The event, which is organised annually is part of Old Mutual’s commitment to reward performance and motivate employees towards delivering excellent service to its customers.

A total of 22 awards were presented to the deserving winners who worked tirelessly in 2016 to help Old Mutual achieve its business objectives. The top performing financial advisor for the retail category was Mr. Matthias Agbobli Whilst Mr Kelvin Appiah won the award for top performing financial advisor for the bancassurance category.

‘\"At Old Mutual, we are proud of the salesmen and women who contribute to the success of our business. As financial Advisors, you are Old Mutual’s brand ambassadors. You are required to represent the brand and what it stands for. Old Mutual is committed to helping Ghanaians make the best decisions that will secure their future and that of their loved ones", said the Group CEO of Old Mutual Ghana,  Chris Kapanga.

"I am proud to be associated with an organisation that takes employee recognition seriously and I congratulate all the winners for a job well done. Keep up the good work," said George Addison the newly appointed CEO for Old Mutual Life Assurance company.

Ten of the award recipients were recognised with a fully paid trip to Cape Town. Three other winners were also recognised with a fully paid trip to Cancun, Mexico and New York, USA. Cash prizes amounting to GHC 66,000 were awarded at the event.

The Old Mutual Group provides investment, savings, insurance and banking services to 18.9 million customers in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Originating in South Africa in 1845, Old Mutual has been listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, among others, since 1999. Its operations in Ghana began in 2013, providing life insurance, trust pensions administration and corporate solutions. Old Mutual has a pan-African footprint with operations in 14 countries on the continent.

Old Mutual Ghana, together with the 13 other Old Mutual operations on the continent, was awarded the prestigious Top Employer in Africa award. The accolades are awarded by the internationally renowned Top Employer Institute headquartered in the Netherlands.  Old Mutual Ghana is currently made up of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Limited and Old Mutual Pensions Trust Company Limited.