Law Union & Rock Insurance plc has hired Akinjide Orimolade as its new managing director/CEO, to fast track and further deepens the ongoing rejuvenation and turnaround of the company. The appointment takes place after receiving approval from its board of directors; however it is subject to approvals from relevant regulatory bodies. In this new role, Orimolade will replace the company's former CEO Toyin Ogunseye.

Orimolade earlier served at AIICO General Insurance as a managing director. He has more than 22 years of experience in Insurance marketing, general underwriting and claims administration.