Old Mutual Ghana, a leading provider of life insurance and pensions solutions celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 by reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the company.
This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, does not just focus on understanding what works, taking the necessary steps and putting the right systems in place to ensure gender equality; but rather how swiftly these actions are done. It calls for urgent and tangible efforts to drive inclusion. This is no easy feat but with the right support and action, positive progress can be made, and equality can be achieved.
Old Mutual has and continues to take proactive steps to create an environment where women can thrive and be the best versions of themselves. “At Old Mutual, we believe strongly that diversity and inclusion are key for growth.
“For us, Accelerating Action means attaching an urgency and relevance to creating and giving equal opportunities for women to thrive in our business,” Roy Punungwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer emphasized. “The company has made this possible in various ways,” he added.
Key initiatives towards accelerating action
- Women in leadership: Old Mutual has made significant strides in advancing gender diversity by promoting women with great potential and skills to top management roles. This progress is evident in the fact that women now hold 67% of executive leadership positions.
- Inclusive workplace policies: Implementing policies that ensure equal pay, enhanced maternity leave benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Equal learning opportunities: Providing mentorship and learning programmes that connect women from the other Old Mutual operations to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Empowerment programmes: Leveraging dedicated gender-based clubs like Old Mutual Women’s Network to empower and equip women with essential skills and create a safe space for idea exchange.
This year’s celebration wraps up with an event to elaborate and explore what it truly means to accelerate action as sisters supporting each other through the difficulty of today’s corporate world. Old Mutual is fully committed to empowering women to make exceptional impacts in life as it continues to provide a more conducive environment for all women. Together, let’s Accelerate Action towards a more inclusive future.
About Old Mutual Ghana
Old Mutual Ghana is one of Ghana’s leading financial institutions offering innovative Life insurance and Pensions solutions. Old Mutual has been consistent in championing mutually positive futures by offering excellent financial services to a wide range of customers across the African continent.
The company established its presence in Ghana in 2013. It operates with a skilled knowledge of the Ghanaian market, backed by the expertise of an international brand. In Ghana, the company is currently made up of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Limited and Old Mutual Pensions Trust, offering a diverse portfolio of financial solutions, including Saving plans, Group Life benefits, Funeral plans, Travel insurance and Pension schemes.
