Leadway, Unyte Africa heighten drive for digital insurance

Aimed towards revolutionising the insurance industry in Africa through innovative digital solutions, Unyte Africa, an Insurtech company that connects millions of Africans with various sectors via APIs, and Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies, have announced their strategic partnership.

The partnership marks an important milestone in the African insurance sector’s digital transformation journey. Through their shared commitment to innovation and customer-centricity, the collaboration is poised to redefine the insurance landscape, making insurance products and services more accessible, efficient and relevant to African consumers.

The collaboration between the two organisations brings together the extensive industry experience and market leadership of Leadway Assurance with Unyte Africa’s cutting-edge technological expertise in addressing the evolving needs of African consumers by offering advanced digital insurance solutions that are efficient, accessible and tailored to individual requirements.

Speaking on the partnership, CEO of Unyte Africa, Anozie Fortunate, said: “With the rapid advancements in technology and the growing demand for digital services across the continent, we recognise the need to transform traditional insurance models. By leveraging Unyte Africa’s expertise in digital transformation and Leadway Assurance’s deep industry knowledge, the partnership seeks to pioneer a new era of insurance solutions that will drive convenience, transparency, and customer-centricity.”

Reiterating Leadway’s commitment to democratising access to insurance for all Nigerians, Head Partnerships and Microinsurance, Leadway Assurance, Umashime Oguzor-Doghro, said: “Through this partnership, we will drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and deliver enhanced value to our customers. Together, we will set new benchmarks for innovation and customer service in the insurance industry.”

Oguzor-Doghro further said: “This strategic collaboration between Unyte Africa and Leadway Assurance will accelerate the adoption of digital insurance solutions across Africa. By leveraging technological expertise, they aim to create seamless and intuitive digital experiences that cater to the evolving needs of insurance consumers. This partnership aligns perfectly with the vision of transforming industries through innovative technology solutions.”