By Zaka Khaliq
Copyright leadership
The managing director/CEO of Rex Insurance Limited, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has assured its existing and prospective policyholders that their interests are central to the company’s ongoing transformation.
Nwachukwu stated this when she was awarded the 2025 BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards at the weekend for her exceptional leadership, which made her one of the top 25 CEOs of the year.
To her, ”this award is very humbling and means a lot, being recognised as one of the Top 25 CEOs in Nigeria. It is also a testament to the work Rex Insurance has done over the past 3 years of transformation. We have transformed the oldest insurance company into Rex Insurance, using technology, grooming the best people and making sure that our customers feel the impact of all the work that we have done, so it is very rewarding to be recognised with this award.”
Under her leadership, Rex Insurance has achieved significant growth and positioned itself as a prominent entity in the insurance industry. The acknowledgement as one of the country’s Top 25 CEOs Awards underscores her critical role in guiding the company’s success and shaping its future direction. Since assuming leadership in January 2023, she has spearheaded a transformative rebranding process, repositioning the company as a digital-first, customer-centric insurer.
Under her guidance, Rex Insurance commissioned a state-of-the-art head office in Victoria Island, Lagos, reflecting its renewed commitment to innovation, employee well-being, and operational excellence.
Nwachukwu has driven strategic initiatives, including the development of climate-based agricultural insurance products and inclusive retail offerings, enhancing market reach and relevance. Her leadership has also emphasised timely claims settlement and superior customer experience.
With a strong focus on profitability, she introduced the 2025 theme ‘Building Synergy and Growth,’ aligning stakeholders toward sustainable financial performance.
A seasoned executive with over two decades in insurance, she continues to champion digital transformation and shareholder value creation in Nigeria’s evolving insurance landscape.
Reflecting on being named one of the distinguished awardees, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu stated, “This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of the entire Rex Insurance team. Together, we have built a solid foundation for continued innovation and success, and I am immensely proud of all that we have accomplished.”
Key members of the Rex Insurance leadership team attended the award ceremony, including the company’s executive director of business Development, Mr Sunny Uwagboi; general counsel/ company secretary Shiela Ezeuko; chief Financial officer Abayomi Kayode; Emmanuel Ndoh, head of brands and events; and Wilson Okoh-Esene, head of corporate Communications and customer Experience.
