An expert in insurance technology, Emmanuel Akinnusi, is leading a revolution in the sector with his groundbreaking work at AXA Mansard Insurance.

Akinnusi’s innovative approach has redefined the company’s operations and set new benchmarks for the Nigerian insurance industry.

Akinnusi’s journey to becoming a key figure in insurance technology is unconventional yet inspiring. With a strong foundation in physics, he graduated as one of the top students from the University of Lagos with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (with Electronics) and later completed a tuition-free Master’s degree in Physics.

His academic background, focusing on thin films for solar cells, honed his analytical and problem-solving abilities—skills that he has seamlessly translated into the world of insurance technology.

At AXA Mansard, Akinnusi’s potential was quickly recognized by Taiwo Aluko, Chief Information Officer. Aluko, impressed by his unique blend of scientific insight and innovative thinking, brought Akinnusi on board despite his limited prior experience in technology.

Akinnusi’s rapid rise within the company demonstrated his versatility and problem-solving skills, leading Aluko to once remark, “I was almost tempted to have Emmanuel fill in for our senior Database Administrator.”

Since joining AXA Mansard, Akinnusi has driven a series of transformative innovations that have reshaped the company.

His contributions include the development of a revolutionary product setup platform that drastically streamlined product creation and implementation, enhancing the company’s operational efficiency.

He has also reengineered core processes, minimizing human intervention to reduce costs while improving workflow accuracy and speed. These initiatives have not only enhanced the company’s competitiveness but also set new standards for the Nigerian insurance industry.

His work has earned widespread recognition within AXA Mansard. Aluko has hailed Akinnusi as the “mastermind behind product setup development,” underscoring the significant impact of his technological innovations.

Likewise, former colleagues, such as Ternenge Aza, Head of Application Development at Optimus Bank, praised Akinnusi’s brilliance and foresight, predicting that his future contributions, particularly in the U.S. where he will pursue further studies, will leave a lasting mark on the technology industry.

Akinnusi’s ability to combine his background in physics with newly acquired skills in software engineering, data analytics, and process automation has proven to be a transformative asset.

His interdisciplinary expertise has not only driven AXA Mansard’s technological advancements but has also redefined success in the realm of InsurTech.

The ripple effects of Akinnusi’s work are already being felt across AXA Mansard. The company’s product development cycles have been drastically shortened, operational processes streamlined, and cost structures reshaped, setting new standards for technology adoption across the insurance sector.

Without doubt, his journey from a physics scholar to a pioneering figure in InsurTech highlights the immense value of interdisciplinary knowledge and adaptability.

His innovative work at AXA Mansard has transformed the company’s operations and is setting a new course for the future of insurance technology in Nigeria.

Akinnusi says he is poised to resonate far beyond AXA Mansard, marking the beginning of a broader technological revolution in the insurance industry.