The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated Mr. Solomon Lartey, Chief Executive of Activa International Insurance, for winning the “Insurance CEO of the Year” award at the 8th Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Awards.

The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana named Mr. Lartey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Activa International Insurance Ghana as the Best Insurance CEO of the Year 2017 at its 8th Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate awards ceremony.

A statement signed by Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG, said the news comes as no surprise to the Association, as Mr. Lartey has over the years demonstrated high level competence in his chosen field and this has reflected in the continuous growth of Activa Insurance Company on the Ghanaian market and across the continent.

“There is no doubt that, Activa International Insurance remains one of the leading insurance companies in Ghana with customer focused packages for clients.

“We are convinced you would continue to lead the continuous growth of the company through this turbulent market, where many are still unaware of the benefits of having an insurance policy.

“SWAG is indeed proud of your achievements wish you well in all endeavours,” the statement added.


Mr Lartey, a member of the Executive Committee of Group Activa, is a Chartered Insurance Practitioner (UK), and also holds an MBA from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Degree from the University of Ghana.

He served as an insurance broker at Brooklands Financial Services Limited.

He worked as a Mortgage and Insurance Consultant at the Simple Group in Mitcham, Surrey, United Kingdom and later held the same position at Bryant and Menson UK Limited (an appointed representative for Mortgage Broking Services Limited in Manchester).

The Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing executives in the corporate sector, who demonstrate excellence in their profession, as well as show leadership and commitment in their respective organizations and to the existing corporate culture of diversity.

Activa has consistently sponsored the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) awards for five consecutive years to bring insurance awareness to the sporting fraternity and lovers of sports.


It has consistently sponsored the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) awards for five consecutive years to ensure that Ghanaian industries are educated about the immense benefit of insurance beyond what the local insurance market offers

The company also offered free insurance packages to award winners to introduce them to the enormous benefits of certain classes of insurance business that hitherto were not offered on the Ghanaian market.