Group to Discuss Developments in Insurance Market

Developments in the Nigerian and global insurance markets will form the main thrust of discussions at the 2018 edition of the annual Insurance Professional forum organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, (CIIN).

This year’s edition of the forum has the theme: “The Insurance Industry: Beyond Limits.”
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19th to Saturday, September 22nd,2018.
A release by the organising committee, of CIIN, stated that the theme aptly captured the prevalent issues in the Nigerian and global insurance Industry.

The committee said at this year’s forum, seasoned professionals would be doing justice to topics which include ‘Market Development and Expectations from Insurance Stakeholders: The Insurance Industry Vision, Barriers and Innovation for Resurgence; Insurance Industry code of ethics – A review and The Role of Ethics in Professional Development.

The committee also said special focus would be given to work life balance and workforce mental health in an event which offers immense opportunities for robust deliberations on the issues pertinent to the growth and development of the Insurance Industry, the profession and practice.

According to the committee, some of the speakers confirmed for the forum include the Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Muhammad Kari; Managing Director FBN Insurance LTD, Mr Valentine Ojumah; Former Managing Director, Old Mutual General Insurance Co Limited, Mrs Rachel Voke Emenike, Managing Director, Custodian and Allied Insurance PLC, Mr Oluwole Oshin, Managing Director, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Mr Oye Hassan-Odukale; Ven.Olusola Ladipo-Ajayi and Mr. Jeremy Mullen of the Chartered Insurance Institute, United Kingdom.
According to the organisers, the CIIN President, Mr Eddie Efekoha, has enjoined insurance professionals to see the forum as a unique opportunity for continuous professional education and personal growth.

Efekoha urged all professionals to attend the forum.
The organisers further said social side attractions at the forum will include a tour of the Olumo Rock and the famous Adire market in addition to the Professional Insurance Ladies Association celebration.