FastClaim congratulates new CIIN President, NIA Chairman
Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu; and President, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mr. Akinjide Orimolade
FastClaim Partnering Insurtech congratulates Mr. Akinjide Orimolade, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, on his election as the 53rd President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), and Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Managing Director/CEO of Rex Insurance Limited, on her emergence as the 27th Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and the association’s first female chairman.
In a statement, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FastClaim Partnering Insurtech, Mr. Uche Okugo, described their appointments as timely, coming at a critical period when the Nigerian insurance industry is undergoing recapitalisation and implementing far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening the sector.
“Mr. Orimolade and Mrs. Nwachukwu have distinguished themselves through exemplary leadership and dedication to the growth of the insurance sector. Their emergence comes at a defining moment for the industry as operators adapt to the new capital requirements and work collectively to build a more resilient, innovative and inclusive insurance market,” he said.
Okugo noted that Mrs. Nwachukwu’s emergence marks a significant milestone for the Nigerian insurance industry, reflecting the growing recognition of competence, experience, and visionary leadership in advancing the sector, while Mr. Orimolade’s election reinforces the importance of professionalism and capacity development at a time when strong leadership is needed across the insurance ecosystem.
He expressed confidence that both leaders would work with stakeholders to advance insurance penetration, deepen public trust, and support the industry’s transformation agenda.
FastClaim reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote innovation, digital transformation, and improved customer experience, noting that collaboration among insurers, insurtechs, and regulators will be essential to the success of the ongoing reforms.
The company wished both leaders successful tenures and expressed optimism that their leadership would contribute significantly to the continued growth and competitiveness of Nigeria’s insurance industry.
