Temitope Afuwape currently serves as the Executive Director (Technical & Marketing) at KBL Insurance Limited. Prior to this, he was the Deputy General Manager for Marketing and Operations, where he oversaw risk assessment, pricing, policy issuance, claims management, and business development in the South-South/South-East Region.
A strategic thinker and skilled leader, Temitope has successfully developed and executed marketing strategies, managed teams, and achieved regional targets. He is recognized for his expertise in risk assessment, and underwriting, and his ability to foster strong relationships with brokers and clients. Temitope excels in analyzing market trends, providing technical support, and ensuring comprehensive risk management and coverage.
His insurance career began in 1996 at Equity Indemnity Insurance Company Limited in Port Harcourt, where he advanced to Assistant Manager. In 2005, he joined HEIRS/UBA Insurance Company as the pioneering Port Harcourt Branch Manager, establishing a strong market presence. In 2007, he moved to Unic Insurance Plc as Senior Manager (East), and in August 2008, he joined Insurance PHB as Regional Controller South.
Temitope is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria. He holds a degree in Insurance from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and an MBA in Management from the University of Port Harcourt. He is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria.
His commitment to professional growth is reflected in his participation in numerous courses on operations and marketing, both locally and internationally. With 28 years of industry experience, Temitope has developed a robust skill set in operational excellence, insurance expertise, leadership, and industry knowledge. His strategic insight and leadership make him a valuable asset to KBL Insurance Limited.