Esther Y. Opoku is an accomplished insurance executive with over 20 years of experience in insurance operations, reinsurance, actuarial analysis, and data-driven decision-making. As the Acting Chief Operating Officer of Star Assurance Company Ltd, she will oversee the company’s operational and technical functions, including reinsurance strategy, underwriting analytics, performance reporting, and risk management.

A Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK), Esther holds academic credentials in Statistics and Actuarial Science, alongside an MSc in Statistics. She has played a pivotal role in enhancing Star Assurance’s technical frameworks, leading digital transformation projects, and contributing to strategic rating assessments that have strengthened the company’s market position.

Throughout her career, Esther has demonstrated exceptional leadership in aligning technical expertise with corporate strategy, improving operational efficiency, and supporting regulatory compliance. She has led cross-functional teams, implemented enterprise software systems, and driven innovations that reinforce the company’s resilience and customer-centric approach.

Esther has represented Star Assurance at several regional and international insurance forums, reinsurance negotiations, and industry conferences. She is widely esteemed for her analytical rigor, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence—qualities that continue to shape the company’s operational success and long-term growth.