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Nominations Open for 2026 Insurance Industry Awards, New Insurtech Category Introduced

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Organizers launched nominations for the 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards on May 26th, closing June 30th.
  • A new Insurtech Company of the Year award category has been introduced to reflect technology's role in insurance.
  • Industry veteran Sir Ogala Osoka will chair the expanded panel of judges, succeeding Ms. Prisca Soares.

Nominations for the 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards are now open, with organizers announcing the commencement of the process on May 26th. The deadline for submissions is June 30th, 2026.

this year’s edition introduced a new category, Insurtech Company of the Year awards aimed at reflecting the current dynamics of technology in insurance business.

— Faith UghwodeCEO Almond Productions Limited, announcing the new award category.

This year's edition introduces a new award category, "Insurtech Company of the Year," acknowledging the increasing influence of technology within the insurance sector. This addition aims to recognize innovation and digital transformation in the industry.

a new and expanded panel of judges has been assembled to add colour to the year’s edition.

— Faith UghwodeCEO Almond Productions Limited, discussing the judging panel.

Faith Ughwode, CEO of Almond Productions Limited, also revealed that a new and expanded panel of judges has been assembled. Industry veteran Sir Ogala Osoka will chair this panel, taking over from Ms. Prisca Soares, former Executive Secretary of the African Insurance Organisation, who has stepped down after three years. Osoka brings over three decades of diverse experience to the role. Returning judges include Mr. Rotimi Okpaise, Mrs. Jean Chiazor Anishere, Dr. Obinna Chilekezie, and Mr. Rasaaq Salami from the National Insurance Commission.

Osoka brings in over three decades of experience across various sectors not just insurance.

— Faith UghwodeCEO Almond Productions Limited, describing the new panel chairman.
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