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The industry’s drive for unity and stronger professional standards was reinforced today during a pre-investiture courtesy visit by the Incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and Managing Director of Rex Insurance, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, to the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).

Mrs. Nwachukwu was received by the President of the Institute, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, alongside the Registrar/CEO, Abimbola Tiamiyu, Deputy President, Mr. Jide Orimolade and other Council Members. The meeting focused on practical ways to deepen collaboration among key industry bodies, with emphasis on capacity building, leadership development, and improving ethical standards. Also in attendance was the President of the National Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, who is also a CIIN Council Member.

The CIIN leadership and Council members described the engagement as timely, noting that a better alignment across insurance companies is important in advancing the “One Insurance Industry” vision.

Mrs. Nwachukwu observed that the industry is currently experiencing a strong level of alignment among stakeholders, creating an opportunity to strengthen partnerships.

Mrs. Ilori highlighted its expectations for stronger support from the NIA, especially in building training capacity and expanding professional development programmes, while calling for more structured learning across all levels of the industry, combining general insurance education with role-specific training to close existing skills gaps.

Another key issue raised was talent retention. CIIN highlighted the need to improve remuneration across the sector to reduce the loss of skilled professionals. Other issues discussed include how to better use the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act to improve compliance with compulsory insurance policies and the need to expand insurance awareness through gender-focused initiatives and stronger engagement with SMEs.

Mrs. Nwachukwu, in her response, shared key points from her upcoming two-year plan. She emphasized a shift from focusing mainly on professional examinations to developing well-rounded professionals. According to her, the industry must invest more in people, not just certification, to close existing gaps.

The visit ended with a shared commitment by CIIN, the NIA, and the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers to work more closely in building a stronger, more ethical insurance industry.

The meeting had in attendance CIIN Council Members, Senior Management of the CIIN as well as members of the Rex Insurance Investiture Committee.