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Meet Saye D. Gbalazeh

Saye D. Gbalazeh is an accomplished executive and seasoned insurance attorney with an extensive track record of driving sustainable growth and operational excellence within leading insurance firms across the United States and West Africa. With over two decades of experience, Saye has successfully overseen significant business expansions, transforming Activa Insurance Company from a modest $100K operation into a thriving $17 million enterprise, while substantially enhancing regulatory compliance, risk management, and market penetration strategies.

Passionate about imparting knowledge and expertise, Saye serves as an Assistant Professor of Insurance Law at Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia, and a lecturer at The West African Insurance Institute. He is also a co-founder of the Liberia School of Law, where he teaches Insurance Law. His professional journey is marked by robust strategic leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to cultivating high-performing teams capable of achieving exceptional results.

Throughout his career, Saye has led teams through extensive operational and development transformations, spanning underwriting, operations, and business strategy within Insurance Companies, Brokerage operations, and Managing General Agent (MGA) environments. He has successfully built scalable frameworks for growth, emphasizing collaboration and people-first leadership. Underwriting excellence and strategic problem-solving have always been prioritized to create lasting and meaningful impact./p>

Holding an MBA in Risk Management and Insurance from St. John’s University, New York, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Liberia, Saye continues to make impactful contributions in strategic management, compliance, and insurance education. His extensive professional network and active roles in key industry associations underline his dedication to professional excellence and industry advancement.