Head of Insurance – Group Insurance Strategy Lead

About the role

The Head of Insurance will lead Dangote Industries' group-wide insurance strategy, ensuring robust protection of assets, operations and liabilities across manufacturing, logistics, energy, infrastructure and corporate functions.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Group’s insurance strategy, policies and risk‑transfer programmes.
• Manage insurance coverage for key business operations, including plants, logistics, energy and infrastructure assets.
• Oversee policy administration, claims management, renewals and relationships with insurers, brokers and reinsurers.
• Evaluate operational and strategic risks to secure cost‑effective insurance protection.
• Lead negotiations to obtain optimal coverage terms and pricing.
• Monitor claims trends, loss ratios and insurance performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate‑governance and internal policy requirements.
• Provide insurance advisory support for major projects, contracts, investments and expansion activities.
• Prepare insurance and risk reports for executive management and the Board.
• Support business continuity, crisis response and operational resilience initiatives.
• Collaborate with risk management, finance, legal, compliance and operational teams.
• Lead, develop and mentor the insurance team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, actuarial science or related field.
• Post‑graduate qualification in insurance; MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ACII, FCII, AIIN, CPCU, IISA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in insurance, risk management, underwriting or claims administration.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, logistics, infrastructure, energy or large conglomerates.

Required skills