MR TOPE SMART
B.Sc (HONS), ACII, MBA
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Mr.Tope Smart, a graduate and an award winner from the University of Lagos is also an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London.
Mr. Smart, a seasoned Underwriter and Marketer started his Insurance Career with the firm of Everyman Insurance Brokers, Abuja in 1987. The management of the company later discovered the abundance of talent in him and was recommended to head the Abuja Branch of the firm but he left for Nigerian-French Insurance Company Limited in 1989 in order to widen his experience. While there, he served the company in various capacities and rose to the position of Head of Marine Unit before leaving for Perpetual Assurance Company Limited as one of the pioneer management staff in 1991. He was Assistant General Manager (OPERATIONS) of the company before leaving to team up with Vigilant Insurance Company Limited as the General Manager/Chief Executive in 1995 and later became the Managing Director of the company in 1997.
Mr. Smart is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the new NEM Insurance Plc following the successful recapitalization exercise. He has attended many top professional courses in Insurance and Management.