AIICO Gets BSI Information Security Management Certification
L-R: Mr. Abiodun Adebanjo, Chief Risk Officer, AIICO Insurance Plc; Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun, MD/CEO, AIICO Insurance Plc; Ms. Chimwemwe Chalemera, Country Director, Department of International Trade (DIT) and Mr. Segun Olalandu, Head, Marketing & Communication, AIICO Insurance Plc, during the presentation of the Certificate to AIICO Insurance Plc in Lagos recently.
AIICO Insurance Plc has received Information Security Management System certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) under ISO 27001:2013 standard.
In a statement by the Company’s Head, Strategic Marketing & Communications, Segun Olalandu, the Company was certified after a thorough assessment of its Information Security Management System.
This standard is the highest international standard for information security management and a globally recognized information security standard developed and maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The Company breaks the record as the first in the industry in Nigeria to receive this certification which represents high information security standards that provides a wide range of requirements for information security management systems
Information Security Management defines and manages controls that an organization needs to implement to ensure that it is protecting the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of its assets.
It has become an absolute necessity for corporate entities to protect their assets in view of the ever-increasing cyber-security threats and vulnerabilities that are ravaging the world today, resulting in significant losses.
Commenting on the certification, according to the statement, the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun said, “We are taking conscious steps towards the fulfilment of our vision of being the dominant insurer in Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging technology. While investing substantially in technology, we are also mindful of the associated risks and leaving no stone unturned for effective risk management; this is the reason we subjected our systems to BSI’s assessment.
“Our valued customers and other stakeholders benefit more from this endeavour. The implementation is towards a sustainable approach to business continuity, reinforcing our resilience against attacks and strengthening our ability to continue to fulfil our obligations now and in the future.”
The Company’s Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Abiodun Adebanjo, speaking on the issue, the statement stated, said: “We consider the certification as a reward for the collective efforts that have gone into embedding the information security risk management culture within the entire organization, and a reflection of the premium we place on protecting our customers and business data.
“With this certification, we have taken the necessary and needed steps to protect the Company’s priority information from data breaches, unauthorized access, and other disruptive data security threats to our stakeholders’ data. All hands are on deck, and we will continue to improve and adapt to changing circumstances with the goal of providing adequate and sustainable protection to our information assets.”
“AIICO is at the forefront of digital innovation with numerous technology-enabled business solutions.
“The Company was able to continue its business uninterrupted during the pandemic lockdown with the use of technology and invoking it’s Business Continuity Management System, ISO 22301 certified by the British Standard Institution.
“It recently launched an artificial intelligence chatbot, Ella, to aid 24/7 interactions with customers via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. It also revamped its website and e-business platforms for improved user experience, security, and safety of transactions.
“The Company’s Agency sales force recently received a major boost with the launch of a custom-built mobile app, AIICO Express, with numerous features to support their sales efforts and serve customers better and faster,” the statement added.
AIICO Insurance is a leading composite insurer in Nigeria, with over 50 years’ record of accomplishment in delivering quality service to its clients. Founded in 1963, AIICO provides life & general insurance, health insurance and investment management services to create and protect wealth for individuals, families, and corporate customers.
