LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A leading non-banking financial service provider, AIICO Insurance has praised the industry key players for building a reputable and strong institution.
The firm recently emerged as the primary sponsor of the 2024 Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) CEOs’ Retreat held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AIICO Insurance Plc, Adewale Kadri, the sponsorship highlights AIICO’s commitment to promoting professional growth and service excellence in the insurance brokerage sector.
They gathered to assess the state of their sub sector and discuss future strategies.
The retreat had as its theme: “Building Institutions that Survive Their Promoters.”
In his welcome address, Kadri praised the insurance brokers for their professionalism.
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He expressed appreciation for the strong partnership with these key industry players, noting that it continues to yield positive results.
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Bassey Eno, was represented by the Commissioner for Economic Development, Mr. Bob Emem, as the special guest of honor.
The Commissioner for Insurance was represented by the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration, Ekerete Gam-Ikon.
In his speech, Gam-Ikon emphasized the importance of building enduring institutions.
He assured stakeholders of the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) commitment to creating lasting legacies through robust governance, innovation, and dedication to ethical practices.
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner emphasized the importance of collaboration between the insurance industry and the public sector to harness their potential for value creation.
He pledged to recommend areas of cooperation between the state and the industry to the state government.
The three-day retreat offered a relaxed social setting for the CEOs to interact informally and participate in games and sporting activities, providing a break from their usual official duties.
The NCRIB serves as the umbrella organization for registered and approved operators in the insurance brokerage business, universally recognized as insurance intermediaries.