{"id":410100,"date":"2017-08-07T21:35:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T21:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/08\/07\/glico-founder-awarded-for-outstanding-contribution\/"},"modified":"2017-08-07T21:35:27","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T21:35:27","slug":"glico-founder-awarded-for-outstanding-contribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/08\/07\/glico-founder-awarded-for-outstanding-contribution\/","title":{"rendered":"GLICO Founder awarded for outstanding contribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kwame Acheampong-Kyei<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Executive Chairman of GLICO GROUP, Dr. Kwame Achampong-Kyei, has been awarded a special commemorative award for his outstanding contribution in the field of insurance, to the economic development of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The award was conferred on him at a special Diamond Jubilee Business Leaders Excellence Awards ceremony, organized by Top Brass Ghana, under the auspices of the National Planning Committee of Ghana\u2019s 60th Independence anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>In the accompanying citation, Dr. Achampong-Kyei was recognized for his outstanding contribution in business and entrepreneurship over the past thirty years, which has led to the growth of insurance in Ghana.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/1002554\/Myjoyonline.com_InArticle_300x250 --><\/p>\n<p>An astute and passionate businessman, Dr. Kwame Achampong-Kyei established GLICO in 1987, as a specialist life insurance company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today, GLICO has grown into a group of companies consisting six (6) reputable companies operating in the insurance and financial services industry namely: GLICO LIFE; GLICO CAPITAL; GLICO HEALTHCARE; GLICO PROPERTIES; GLICO GENERAL and GLICO PENSIONS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The award was received on his behalf by the Group Head, Legal, Mr. Andrew Achampong-Kyei and the Group Head, Corporate Affairs &amp; Marketing, Nana Efua Rockson.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On receipt of the award in his Office, Dr. Achampong-Kyei was elated and expressed gratitude to the organizers and the Ghana @ 60 Planning Committee for the special recognition. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He noted that many successful individuals receive posthumous awards for national contributions, so it feels humbling to be acknowledged at Ghana\u2019s 60th Independence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will not rest on my oars until Ghana\u2019s insurance sector is vibrant and insurance penetration doubled. I am still passionate and committed as I was thirty years ago, to bring insurance to the doorstep of every Ghanaian household\u201d, he enthusiastically stated.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Dr. Kwame Achampong-Kyei\u2019s instrumental leadership has led to making the GLICO brand a household name in Ghana. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>GLICO continues to maintain its leadership position in the financial and insurance industry and has recently revolutionize operations in line with digitalization to deliver value to its growing customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a style=\"display:none\" rel=\"follow\" href=\"http:\/\/megatheme.ir\/\" title=\"\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633\">\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Kwame Acheampong-Kyei The Executive Chairman of GLICO GROUP, Dr. Kwame Achampong-Kyei, has been awarded a special commemorative award for his outstanding contribution in the field of insurance, to the economic development of Ghana. 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