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Chuks Udo Okonta
The International Conference for Women in Insurance that is organised by Africa Insurance Women Association (AIWA) will be attended by 300 delegates from 11 Africa countries.
The President of Africa Insurance Women Association Lady Nkechi Moore, disclosed this today at a press conference in Lagos, noting that the event billed for November 2nd-6th, 2024 and will hold at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.
According to her, the event will parade experts like, Chairperson AVON Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, who is the Keynote Speaker; Founder/Managing Director The Strategist Consortium Dr. Abba Zakariah and African Insurance Organisation (AIO) President/ Chief Executive Officer NamibRe Mrs. Patty Karuaihe-Martin.
Others are; Chief of Programmes Trade-Mark Africa Allen Sophia Asiimwe; Managing Director Continental Reinsurance Lawrence Nazare; Executive Chairman, ACTIVA Finances & ACTIVA International Ghana Lowe Richard; Author Consultant Transformer Wale Akinyemi; President Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, amongst others.
She submitted that the event themed: The Future of Insurance: Trends,
Challenges and Opportunities”, would bring together leading minds across the continent, including policymakers, industry experts and trailblazers, to chart a new course for African insurance.
She noted that insurance regulators would also be in attendance, adding that resolutions from the conference, which would be unified into a communique, would be adopted by the regulators and implemented in their jurisdictions.
Lady Moore stated that the Africa Insurance Women Association was born out of a profound desire to
create a platform that amplifies the voices of women across the insurance industry, stressing that AIWA is committed to promoting gender diversity, equal representation and equal
opportunities for women in the industry.
According to her, AIWA is open to all professional Insurance Ladies
Associations and insurance ladies in countries with no association in Africa.
“As an association, AIWA is committed to driving positive change, fostering leadership,
and promoting inclusive growth at a time when gender equality is a topical issue
following the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Today, we celebrate the realization of that vision.
“This gathering, from November 2nd to 6th, will delve into crucial issues such as the role of innovation and technology, Cyber and Credit risk protection, the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and gender diversity.
“This conference is not just about celebrating women in insurance; it is about shaping the future of insurance in Africa,” she posited.
The AIWA President noted that the discussions, insights, and partnerships formed at the event would help define the strategies for making insurance more accessible, innovative and inclusive across the continent.
She expressed excitement about the journey ahead and gratitude to God; sponsors;delegates and partners who believed in the success of the conference and supported the cause.
She appreciated Heirs Insurance Group the Gold sponsor; NSIA Insurance, Silver Sponsor and other sponsors for supporting the conference.
The Chairperson of the event’s Local Organising Committee Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said the conference would help position the women folk in the insurance space and also help motivate younger women in pursuit of their career.
She maintained that they are fully set for the conference, whilst imploring those that are yet to register should do so so as to enable the attend the conference.
