Welcome. Let's help shape a resilient, inclusive future for insurance across the continent through strategic insight, industry literacy, and a deep commitment to legacy.

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Ọlátóyè Akíntáyọ̀ Ọdúnsì

The Voice of Insurance Reform & Strategy in Africa

Veteran insurance consultant, corporate strategist, and reformer driving transformation, literacy, and legacy across Africa's insurance industry.

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Meet OAO

Veteran Insurance Consultant, Reformer, and Legacy Builder.

With over three decades of leading Africa's most recognized insurance companies, Olatoye Odunsi has become a defining voice in strategy, reform, and mentorship within the financial ecosystem.

From managing complex mergers to driving policy-level advisory, OAO has championed transformation anchored in trust, inclusion, and ethical leadership.

He is the architect of the Insurance Literacy for All Campaign and founder of InsurLeaders Africa, a mentorship platform shaping Africa's next generation of insurance professionals.

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MD/CEO, Custodian & Allied Insurance Plc (2015 - 2020)

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GMD, Crusader Insurance Group

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Wharton Business School AMP (2014)

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Strategic Advisor to industry regulators

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Public speaker, mentor, and policy advocate

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OAO in Numbers

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30+ Years in Insurance & Risk Leadership

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Led 4 Insurance Firms through Mergers & Growth

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Advised Regulators & Boards across Africa

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Wharton & Lagos Business School Alumnus

Trusted By

Custodian & Allied Insurance Plc
Crusader Insurance Group
Signal Insurance Company Ltd
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
African Reinsurance Corporation
Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA)
Nigeria Liability Pool
Wharton Business School AMP
Lagos Business School
Mascot Insurance Brokers

What I Do

"Africa’s insurance industry deserves transformation rooted in trust, insight, and generational thinking." - OAO

Strategic Consulting

For corporates, institutions & startups

Executive Mentorship

For young professionals and future CEOs

Public Advocacy

On insurance literacy, consumer protection, and ethical growth

Legacy Projects

Shaping policy, building leaders, elevating trust in insurance

Services

InsureForward: Corporate Strategy & Culture Transformation

  • For Insurance Companies, Institutions & Boards
  • Executive Workshops
  • Trust-Based Brand Audits
  • Culture Training for Staff
  • Quarterly Executive Roundtables
InsureForward: Corporate Strategy & Culture Transformation

RiskProof Life: HNI Legacy & Protection Advisory

  • For High Net-Worth Individuals & Family Offices
  • Private Legacy Planning
  • Personal Risk Assessment
  • Family Briefings & Policy Navigation
RiskProof Life: HNI Legacy & Protection Advisory

InsurBridge: Strategic Advisory for Ecosystem Builders

  • For Regulators, NGOs, Startups & Public Projects
  • Policy Design
  • Inclusion Strategy
  • Go-to-Market Coaching
InsurBridge: Strategic Advisory for Ecosystem Builders

Insurance Literacy for All (Public Impact)

  • For CSR Partners, Ministries, DFIs
  • Curriculum Development
  • Roadshows & Media Content
  • Community Engagement Toolkits
Insurance Literacy for All (Public Impact)

Booking

Let's Work Together — Book a Session with OAO

Ready to get started? Reach out with a few details about your company, the type of consultation you're looking for, and your preferred date, and we'll follow up to confirm a time that works for you.