Universal Insurance Prioritizes Youth in Workforce Strategy

Universal Insurance Plc (NGX: UNIVINSURE), under the leadership of Managing Director and CEO Dr. Japhet Duru, is committed to placing youth at the core of its operations. At the BusinessToday annual conference, Duru highlighted a strategic shift aimed at having approximately 40% of the company's workforce consist of young talent by 2026.

This demographic shift is not merely a numbers game but a catalyst for the firm's modern identity, with young professionals driving the company's technology-driven initiatives. Universal Insurance has successfully rebranded itself to resonate with a modern audience, particularly the youth.

A significant outcome of this youth-led approach is the creation of ShopInsur, a digital-first product tailored specifically for small business owners, ensuring a competitive advantage. To support this initiative, Universal Insurance has implemented a robust support system designed to nurture and retain its young talent pool, which includes full sponsorship for industry certification programs.