Jean Pierre NZABAHIMANA, Chief Finance Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Jean Pierre NZABAHIMANA, Chief Finance Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Innocent HABARUREMA Chief Executive Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Innocent Habarurema is the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Life Insurance Ltd...
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Innocent HABARUREMA, Chief Executive Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
With successful implementation, Innocent served the Rwandan Insurance industry in different positions over the years since 2010 where he worked for Soras Vie as Claims officer and Head of Underwriting. Later, he joined Prime Life Insurance Ltd and served in different positions: Head of Commercial, Bancassurance Manager, Technical Director and now, Chief Executive Officer.
As a Technical expert in Insurance, Innocent is very familiar with the methodology to be used in managing the insurance business. He has expertise in development of new products and core insurance systems. He is driven by hard work, innovation and leadership.
Innocent is a holder of Master’s Degree in MBA and Bachelors in Applied Statistics. Innocent is certified in Bancassurance from CII, UK London, and various training certificates related to leadership, insurance and customer services.
Adrien RUKUNDO Chief Finance Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Adrien RUKUNDO, Chief Finance Officer, Prime Life Insurance Ltd
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Adrien RUKUNDO is the current Chief Finance Officer of Prime Life Insurance, he is a professional accountant qualified with a CPA from the Kenya Accountancy and Secretary National Examination Board (KASNEB). He is currently pursuing an ACCA certification and holds a Masters of Science in Finance (MSCF) from the University of Nairobi (UOK) and a BBA from the School of Finance and Banking (SFB). Adrien has a diverse set of accounting skills including computerized accounting with Sage 100 and Sage 300. He is multi-lingual and enjoys working in diverse, team-driven environments. Adrien has 10 years of experiencein the insurance industry with 8 years serving as Chief Accountant.
Protogene SINDAYIGAYA Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd.
SINDAYIGAYA Protogene is the Technical Director accountable of developing and enhancing..
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Protogene SINDAYIGAYA, Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd.
SINDAYIGAYA Protogene is the Technical Director accountable of developing and enhancing Underwriting and Risk management philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions. Protogene has an experience of 15 years in the Life Insurance Industry especially in Underwriting, Reinsurance, Claims and Sales. Protogene is an MBA holder. He has been awarded the CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance, Award in General Insurance (English) and Award in Bancassurance by The Chartered Insurance Institute. He is an open-minded person who believes in practical, hands on approach to situations. He promotes the idea of teamwork and development through determined team spirit. With an outgoing personality and social
Eric NIYONGABO Director of ICT and Innovation
Mr. Eric is the Director of ICT and Innovation since April 2021. He likes solving customers' problems using..
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Eric NIYONGABO, ICT and Innovation Director
Mr Eric is the Director of ICT and Innovation since April 2021. He likes solving customers' problems using innovative and modern technology. He has extensive experience in managing IT services, operations, designing, leading IT Projects with successful implementation.
Eric has over 13 years’ experience in the Information Technology sector in both the private and public sectors. He has previously worked in different roles at Prime Insurance since he joined in 2013 like IT Manager, IT Change and vendor Manager, as well as Web and Network Administrator at NAEB and ICT and Marketing Officer at FERWAFA in 2007.
Eric hold an MBA in International Business from Amity University and a BSc in Information Technology Management from AUCA-Rwanda and Certified PMP®, ITIL®.
Victoire UWAMURERA Commercial Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Victoire UWAMURERA, Commercial Director, develops and implements commercial strategies in line..
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Victoire UWAMURERA, Commercial Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Victoire UWAMURERA, Commercial Director, develops and implements commercial strategies in line with company goals and objectives with aim to accelerate business growth.
Victoire has been with the company for 4 years. Prior to that, she spent 14 years in various life insurance companies managing the Commercial Department with emphasis on marketing, customer care and company distribution channels.
Victoire graduated from ULK University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Sciences. She has been awarded with many customer care and other commercial-related certificates.
In her spare time, Victoire enjoys jogging and indulging every whim of her two lovely dogs.”
“Victoire believes in love: “When you give love, you get love. When you work with love, your customers feel that they are loved and they respond with love.”
Victoire is keen on customer satisfaction, so welcome our lovely customers.
Emmanuel NIYITEGEKA Head of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary.
Emmanuel NIYITEGEKA,Head of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary.
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Emmanuel NIYITEGEKA ,Head of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary.
He has Previously been a carrer judge in the Rwandan Judiciary where He has served in various capacities as a judge at Commercial Court, Gacurabwenge, Ruheru, Kibeho and Mukamira Primary Courts respectively. He is engaged with solid experience in various areas of law, including but not limited to insurance law.
Emmanuel ‘s areas of interest are corporate governance and compliance, litigation and arbitration. He is highly conversant in offering both legal advisory and drafting services.
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Mr. Shyaka Marara Patrick is currently the CFO of Agaciro Development Fund. He has 16 years’ experience in financial management, 12 of which have been at senior level positions in public sector. He worked as the Accountant General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) from 2010 to 2016 and
Chairman Audit and Risk Committee
Mr. Shyaka Marara Patrick is currently the CFO of Agaciro Development Fund. He has 16 years’ experience in financial management, 12 of which have been at senior level positions in public sector. He worked as the Accountant General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) from 2010 to 2016 and
Mr. Francis Nsengiyumva holds a Master’s of Science in Finance and majored in Economic policy from SOAS/London and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Rwanda. He attended various professional training programs in renowned regional institutes including effective project management at Kenya Institute of Project Management (KIPM), Public Finance Management at Uganda Management Institute (UMI), 24 intensive Bullet-proof managers’ training with CRESTCOM International LLC, Board Effectiveness Training – Strategic Leadership role of the Board; Board structure and Effectiveness; Board and CEO Performance Evaluation and Accountability; Board Strategic Oversight vs. Operational involvement and conducting Board Meetings with CapaBuil, Kenya in conjunction with iCPAR.
With such solid experience in Auditing, Public Sector Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and strategic policy formulation, Mr. Francis served as a member of Senior Management at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for over 10 years where he occupied high managerial functions before joining Crystal Venture Limited Subsidiaries namely, NPD Ltd and currently with Real Contractors Limited in the capacities of Commercial Manager and Supply Chain Manager respectively.
Mr. Francis has served on a number of Boards including Horizon Group Limited, Ultimate Concept Limited, and other specialized committees and task forces, namely; Public Assets’ Management Committee for the GoR, Fund Technical Committee for FONERWA, Audit & Risk Committee as well as Finance & Administration Committee of East African Community. Currently, Mr. Francis sits on Cogebanque Ltd Board of Directors and a member of the Board committees of Prime Insurance Ltd such as the Risk & Compliance and Audit Committee.
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE ,Technical director at Prime Insurance Ltd
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE is currently the Technical Director of PRIME Insurance since 2017. He is responsible of Underwriting, Reinsurance and Claims management.
Ruzigande has accumulated 15 years of experience in the Insurance sector where he started with Special Guarantee Funds (SGF) a Government of Rwanda insurance agency mandated to compensate victims of accidents and damages caused by uninsured and non-identified automobiles, the equivalent to MIB, Motor Insurers’ Bureau in certain countries.
Prior his current position, Ruzigande was the Technical Director of SAHAM Assurance Vie RWANDA a Moroccan Insurance company working in more than 26 countries.
Prior joining SAHAM Assurance vie Rwanda, Ruzigande served as Director of Operations of COGEAR in charge of both Life insurance and General Insurance. Prior this position, Ruzigande was the Director of Life insurance in the same company.
Prior joining insurance sector, Ruzigande was an Assistant Lecturer of Financial Mathematics at Kigali Independent University.
Ruzigande holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration – MBA from Kigali Independent University and is a member of the Chartered Insurance institute, UK (CII) as well as various trainings in insurance management including Actuarial, Reinsurance, Claims management, Micro-insurance, etc.
John Mirenge, Chief Executive Officer, Prime Insurance ltd.
Dynamic, result-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance as COO and CEO of Public and Private Companies for over 15 years. Superior interpersonal skills with excellent connections with both public and private business leaders. Proven history of increasing revenues, productivity and turning around difficult organisations and situations through optimising processes to maximise results.
John joined PRIME Insurance as CEO at the beginning of September 2017 having been CEO of Rwandair Ltd since 2010. During his tenure at Rwandair, he oversaw the tremendous expansion and growth that makes Rwandair the fastest growing Airline on the African continent.
Prior to joining Rwandair, John was the Executive Chairman of Crystal Ventures Ltd, a private holding company with wide ranging investments. Prior to joining Crystal ventures, he headed Electrogaz, a public Power and Water utility which he helped transform from an inefficient, loss making public monopoly to an efficient and well managed entity. Prior to joining Electogaz, John was the Chief Operating Officer of MTN Rwanda one of the biggest private Communications Company in Rwanda. He joined MTN Rwanda from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning where he was charged with legal affairs. He previously chaired and served on a number of Board in Rwanda and abroad. John holds an LL.B and a Post graduate Diploma in legal practice and has attended numerous training/couching in business management. He is a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network
Chief Finance Officer of Prime Insurance
Commercial Director of Prime Insurance
Company Secretary
Joseph BAHENDA, Member
Joseph is a holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration of «Maastricht School of Management » since March 2008 with specialization in Projects Management. He is also a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics since 2000 as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Management since 1985 with specialization respectively in finance and accounting.
Joseph is familiar with management of private and public projects, business companies with expertise in projects management and financial services. I worked in senior and leadership positions as Director General of two insurance companies (CORAG AG Ltd and SAHAM ASSURANCE VIE LTD) and Director General of ASSETIP, a semi-private Agency specialized in projects management of public institutions.
He participated also in various reform processes for effective decentralization since September 1998. This exposed him to be at the center of policy designing and implementation of the first, second and third decentralization program in local administration entities of Rwanda.
He formulated the economic development strategy of the City of Kigali which laid the foundation for several public projects as well as from public and private partnerships and subsequently worked as Director of Finance and Economic Planning of the City of Kigali.
In addition, he has an extensive experience in gender mainstreaming and gender equality, planning, monitoring, evaluation, coaching and training.
The experience gained from the above mentioned positions as a Senior Manager and Consultant broadened his knowledge in following areas including: (1) Projects management, (2) Elaboration of feasibility studies and business plans, (3) Public finance management (PFM), (4) Financial sector and services especially in management of Life and General Insurance companies, (5) Labor and fiscal laws of Rwanda, (6) Gender mainstreaming and gender equality, (7) Elaboration of strategic plans for private and public institutions, (8) Administrative and fiscal decentralization and (9) Urban Development.
Ceaser NKUSI NKWESI, Chairman of the board of Directors
Ceaser NKUSI NKWESI, Chairman of the board of Directors
Amb.Prof. Joseph NSENGIMANA, Vice Chairperson
Amb.Prof. Joseph NSENGIMANA, Vice Chairperson
Dr. Jean NGAMIJE, Member
Dr. Jean NGAMIJE, Member
KYAMATARE Adam Christian, Member
KYAMATARE Adam Christian, Member
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Chief Finance Officer
nnocent Habarurema is the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Life Insurance Ltd accountable of developing and enhancing Underwriting and Risk management philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions. Prior to joining Prime Life Insurance, Innocent worked at SORAS Vie where he managed Underwriting and Claims operations. Innocent possesses over 7 years’ experience in Life insurance industry in Underwriting, Claims, Re-assurance and Sales. He is certified AWB-CII Banque-assurance. Innocent has a Bachelor of Sciences – Applied Statistics Degree from National University of Rwanda
Mediatrice MURAYIRE, Legal Advisor, Compliance and Company Secretary
Mediatrice MURAYIRE, Legal Advisor, Compliance and Company Secretary
Protogene SINDAYIGAYA,Acting Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Protogene Sindayigaya is the Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd he ensures the development and enhancement of Underwriting, Claims and Risk management philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions. Protogene has an experience of 17 years in the industry especially in underwriting and sales. Protogene is an MBA holder, strategic management specialization. He holds Cert CII and award in Bancassurance provided by the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK).
Victoire UWAMURERA ,Commercial Director at PRIME Life Insurance Ltd
Victoire UWAMURERA is the commercial Director accountable of development and implementation of marketing plan for the company. She is the focal point of contact with customers on the day to day management of contacts in objective to satisfy and maintain commercial agreements, partners and clients. She is also in charge for recommending appropriate solutions to meet client’s needs and objectives. Victoire’s professional background includes 17 years of experience in life insurance marketing and customer satisfaction in managerial positions.
She holds bachelor degree in Administrative Sciences from Kigali Independent University (ULK).