African female insurers, industry leaders to attend AIWA conference in November
L-R: Yinka Adekoya, Chairman, Banqueting, Tope Akinowa, Chairman, Finance Committee, Lady Ngozi Moore, President, AIWA, Ebelechukwu Nwanchukwu, Chairman, Local Organising Committee and Femi Ogun, Chairman, Logistics, at the Media Briefing ahead of the 2024 Conference of African Insurance Ladies in Lagos on Monday
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The Africa Insurance Women Association (AIWA), a body that amplifies the voices of women across the insurance industry in Africa, is set to hold its inaugural conference in Lagos, Nigeria from November 2nd to 6th.
The President of AIWA, Lady Margaret Moore, disclosed this during the press briefing on the upcoming conference themed “The Future of Insurance: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”, in Lagos on Monday.
Moore said the conference is expected to bring together leading minds from across the continent, including policymakers, industry experts, and trailblazers, to chart a new course for African insurance.
Speaking on the conference, she said, “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. The discussions, insights, and partnerships formed at this event will help define the strategies for making insurance more accessible, innovative, and inclusive across the continent.”
While mentioning that AIWA is committed to promoting gender diversity, equal representation, and equal opportunities for women in the industry, she said it is open to all professional Insurance Ladies Associations and insurance ladies in countries with no association in Africa.
Moore said, “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 Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). Today, we celebrate the realization of that vision.”
Some of the sponsors of the conference are Heirs Insurance Group, a Gold sponsor; and NSIA Insurance Company, a Silver Sponsor
The speakers expected at the conference include Dr. Awele Elumelu, Chairperson AVON Healthcare Limited as Keynote speaker; Dr. Owen Omogiafor, President/ Group CEO Transcorp Plc; Mansan Dominique Diagou, NSIA Group, Abidjan; Dr.Abiba Zakariah; Mrs Patty-Martin, African Insurance Organisation President/ CEO Nambia Re and Allen Sophia Asiimwe, Chief of Programmes Trade-Mark Africa.
Others are Lawrence Nazare, MD Continental Reinsurance; Lowe Richard, Executive Chairman, ACTIVE Financed and ACTIVE International, Ghana; Wale Akinyemi, Author Consultant Transformer; Mrs Yetunde Ilori, President CIIN; Rashidat Adebisi, Chief Client Officer, AXA Mansard and Dr. Amany Elmahy, CEO, Misr Insurance.
Mrs. Ebelechukkwu Nwachukwu,Managing Director, REX Insurance Limited andChairman, Local Organising Committee, said financial leaders from different African countries, were selected to speak at the conference in Lagos.
