Dr. F.K. Lawal

Dr. Fatai Kayode Lawal brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Continental Re Plc. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Insurance from the University of Lagos, an MBA from the same institution, and a Doctorate in Management (Leadership and Organizational Management) from the University of Phoenix, AZ. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London & Nigeria (FCII, FIIN). He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Directors.

Dr. Lawal’s impressive career includes his most recent position as Managing Director/Chief Executive of Sterling Assurance Nigeria Ltd. from January 2007 to December 2023, where he successfully integrated three merging companies and significantly grew sales. Prior to this, he served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universe Reinsurance Co. Limited, where he improved profitability and expanded markets. His earlier career also includes a leadership role at Refuge Insurance Company Limited and a pioneering management role at Continental Reinsurance Co. Ltd. Dr. Lawal has a proven track record in leadership, strategic development, market expansion, and team building.