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Three major players in Nigeria’s insurance and technology ecosystem Leadway Assurance, CubeCover, and Vitse Technologies have signed on as official partners for the fifth edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT 5.0), reinforcing industry efforts to accelerate digital transformation and expand insurance access through technology.
The organisers announced that Leadway Assurance will serve as the Official Insurer, CubeCover as the Official Digital Insurer, and Vitse Technologies as the Official Technology Partner for the conference scheduled to hold on September 18, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Themed “Building Insurance That Connects,” this year’s edition will spotlight how innovation, partnerships and technology are reshaping Africa’s insurance landscape.
Strategic Partnerships Drive Industry Innovation
The organisers said the early commitment from the three companies reflects the growing convergence between traditional insurance and digital technology, as operators increasingly collaborate to improve customer experience, financial inclusion and operational efficiency.
Leadway Assurance, returning as IMT’s Official Insurer for the fifth consecutive year, continues to demonstrate its commitment to technology-driven insurance services. With more than five decades of operations, the insurer has consistently invested in digital innovation aimed at making insurance products more accessible and customer-centric.
CubeCover Expands Digital Insurance Reach
Taking on the role of Official Digital Insurer, CubeCover brings its artificial intelligence-powered insurance platform to the conference.
The insurtech company has built a strong presence by embedding insurance products into everyday digital channels through partnerships with telecommunications operators, fintech firms and retail businesses. Using APIs, USSD and mobile technologies, CubeCover currently offers health, motor, property, life and device insurance products.
According to the organisers, the company has already reached more than 4.5 million users and is targeting over 10 million Nigerians by 2027 through its expanding digital ecosystem.
Vitse Technologies to Power Digital Infrastructure
As Official Technology Partner, Vitse Technologies will showcase enterprise technology solutions designed to modernise insurance operations across Africa.
Its technology platform supports policy administration for life and general insurance, microinsurance, brokerage operations, claims processing, agency management, regulatory compliance and automated accounting.
The company said its integrated solutions are helping insurers streamline internal operations while improving customer engagement and service delivery through connected digital platforms.
Industry Leaders Highlight Collaboration
Commenting on the partnerships, Odion Aleobua, Convener of Insurance Meets Tech and Chief Executive Officer of Creato Urban, described the three organisations as representing critical pillars of the insurance industry’s ongoing transformation.
According to him, Leadway contributes decades of underwriting expertise, CubeCover demonstrates how digital innovation is expanding insurance access, while Vitse Technologies provides the technology infrastructure enabling insurers to operate more efficiently.
Aleobua noted that the future of insurance will depend on stronger collaboration among insurers, technology companies, regulators, investors and customers rather than isolated innovation.
He added that the partnerships reinforce IMT’s vision of building a more connected, inclusive and technology-driven insurance ecosystem.
IMT 5.0 to Spotlight the Future of Insurance
Insurance Meets Tech has grown into one of West Africa’s leading platforms for dialogue at the intersection of insurance, fintech and digital innovation.
The conference brings together regulators, insurers, startups, technology companies, investors and policymakers to explore emerging technologies, regulatory developments and collaborative opportunities shaping the future of insurance across the continent.
With this year’s theme centred on connectivity and collaboration, IMT 5.0 is expected to feature discussions on embedded insurance, artificial intelligence, digital distribution, financial inclusion and the technologies driving the next phase of industry growth.
Advancing Africa’s Digital Insurance Ecosystem
The participation of Leadway Assurance, CubeCover and Vitse Technologies underscores the increasing role of partnerships in accelerating insurance innovation across Africa.
As insurers embrace artificial intelligence, automation and digital platforms to reach underserved populations, industry stakeholders believe stronger collaboration between traditional insurance providers and technology firms will be critical to improving insurance penetration and delivering more accessible products.
For IMT 5.0, the newly announced partnerships signal growing momentum behind efforts to build a smarter, more connected insurance ecosystem capable of meeting the evolving needs of consumers and businesses in the digital age.
