Mphatso Magai Tembo - Chief Operating Officer - Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited

Mphatso Magai Tembo, an Insurance Executive with over 13 years of experience, is the Chief Operating Officer of Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia. As an Actuary, he has expertise in product development, valuations, reinsurance, and automation for process efficiency. He also has a passion for people development and lectured Introduction to Actuarial Science at the University of Lusaka for 5 years, contributing to the growth of the profession in Zambia.

Mulenga Mutati - Group CEO & Chief Actuary, Gralix Group

Mr. Mulenga Mutati is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) with extensive experience in the UK and European insurance markets. He began his career at AIG Europe, rising from intern to Senior Actuarial Analyst, providing reserve reviews for casualty lines across 20 European countries.

Mulenga then transitioned to consulting, working with two Big 4 firms in London, where he was promoted to Senior Manager before returning to Zambia. His international expertise is highly valued in the Zambian insurance and pensions market, where he frequently advises regulatory authorities on key regulations. Passionate about Insurtech, Mulenga is leading several projects in sub-Saharan Africa focused on data-driven pricing and reducing claims ratios.

He is also the current President of the Actuarial Society of Zambia, actively promoting the profession and building partnerships to enhance the society’s influence in Zambia and the region.

Patty Karuaihe-Martin - Managing Director - Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation Ltd

Ms. Karuaihe-Martin is a seasoned business and finance professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial and insurance industry, including as a Senior Partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC). She is the 2nd Vice-President of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), President of the Africa Insurance Organization (AIO), and UNEP-FI Global Steering Committee Co-Chair. Patty has received multiple accolades, including the Top 50 Women in Insurance in Africa award and the Top 10 Women to Watch in the Insurance Sector award. Under her leadership, NamibRe has achieved significant success. She is a strong advocate for thought leadership, continuous professional development, and sustainability. She actively participates in global platforms and serves as a Woman Working for Change Ambassador, promoting female leadership in Africa.

Christabel Michel - CEO - BestLife Insurance Limited

Christabel Michel is a transformational Business Executive, a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Zambia, and a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and has 24 years of work experience in various capacities in the private and public sectors as an insurance, finance, and audit professional. She served as President and Vice President of the Insurers Association of Zambia from 2018 to 2022. She is also a Certified Trainer of the Institute of Directors.

Moses Siame - Managing Director - Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia PLC

Moses Siame is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience in insurance and risk management. He is a member of the Institute of Directors Zambia, the Insurance Institute of Zambia, a Fellow of the Global Academy for Finance and Management, a Certified Corporate Strategist, and a Chartered Certified Insurance Practitioner (USA). He is also a qualified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and an award-winning CEO recognized by PMR Africa. Throughout his career, Moses has managed all aspects of the insurance business, including underwriting, claims, sales, and corporate strategic planning and implementation.

Kudzai Bingepinge - CEO - Klapton Reinsurance

Kudzai Bingepinge, CEO of Klapton Reinsurance Limited, is steering the Zambian-headquartered global reinsurer towards sustainable and profitable growth. Since taking on the role in May 2024, Kudzai has been leading the execution of Klapton Re's transformation agenda, building a data and technology driven platform and ensuring the company builds on its global market positioning, delivering innovative solutions to clients and strategic partners.

Dr. Tunde Salako - Former CEO of Nigerian Health Insurance Company

Tunde, a former CEO of a Nigerian health insurance company, is a dynamic entrepreneur and ecosystem builder dedicated to enhancing insurance accessibility and market penetration. He founded the Africa Insurtech Lab (A.I.L), a premier hub uniting insurance and technology stakeholders in Africa. As a faculty member of the International Federation of Health Plans' Big Ideas program, and advisor to InsureTech Connect (ITC) LLC and Sonr Global (UK), Tunde bridges international industry stakeholders with the local community. His work focuses on leveraging technology, analytics, and business process automation to revolutionize insurance inclusion on the continent.

Dr. Mwashika - Executive Director - Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ)

Dr. Mwashika is the Executive Director for the Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) with over 20 years in the financial sector and more than 15 years in senior management roles. His previous positions include Pension Finance Manager at Bank of Zambia, CEO of Kwacha Pension Trust Funds, and Head of Finance and Investment at Kwacha Pension Trust Funds, Zimre Zambia (Emeritus-Re), and Minet Zambia Ltd. Dr. Mwashika has extensive expertise in accounting, finance and investments, risk advisory, internal model assessments, credit and market risk advisory, treasury and finance transformation, AI, and Insurtech. He is passionate about the growth of the insurance and pensions sectors.

Kombalume Malukutila - Managing Director - MTN FinTech, Zambia

Komba is an experienced professional in the Telecommunications and Fintech industry with over 15 years of work experience within Commercial and Technology functional streams. Committed to quality and service excellence with an aptitude for delivering effective solutions that drive company growth and technological innovation.

He is currently one of the youngest CEOs for a multinational corporation in Zambia. Among the many awards he has received, he was most recently awarded as CEO of the Year by the Zambia Institute of Banking and Finance, Sales Personality of the Year (Zambia Institute of Marketing) as well as Tech Star of the Year by Techtrends Zambia.

Jonah Mutizwa - Principal Officer - CBZ Holdings Limited

Jonah is an accomplished business leader and insurance practitioner with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years at Old Mutual, working across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana. He has developed significant expertise in pensions, life assurance, and fund investments, holding senior management and executive roles throughout his career.

Jonah began his career at Old Mutual Zimbabwe and later held key positions at Zimnat Life and Ultimate Care Risk Advisory before becoming the Managing Director of CBZ Life. He is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa, holds an MBA from MANCOSA College, and has played a pivotal role in rebuilding confidence in Zimbabwe's financial services sector, including serving as President of the Life Offices Association of Zimbabwe from 2021 to 2023.

Hon. Felix Mutati - Minister of Science and Technology - Republic of Zambia

Hon. Felix C. Mutati is a seasoned politician and governance expert having served in various ministerial portfolios including Minister of Finance, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Minister of Works and Supply, Minister of Energy & Water Development and currently serving as Minister of Technology and Science.

He is a qualified and experienced Accountant with over 35 years of professional practice. He is also an ACCA Global Advocacy Award Winner. As Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Mutati is committed to contributing to the effective running of government through harnessing the power of Innovation, Science and Technology for the economic and social development of the citizens of Zambia.