The constituent general assembly, organized by the Association of Insurance Companies of Senegal (ASS) on August 29, 2018 in Dakar, decided to set up an oil and gas insurance pool in Senegal, an initiative that is inspired by the Ghanaian model. This pool will bring together all Senegalese insurance companies. It will act as a […]
The introduction of the new Secretary General of the African Insurance Organisation has taken place in a brief cocktail ceremony in Douala, Cameroon?”s economic capital where the AIO Secretariat is located. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Director of Insurance in Cameroon?”s Ministry of Finance, Mr. Ezo?”o Engolo Blaise, the President of […]
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Mrs. Hajjat Aphwa Kawaase Sebyala from Uganda is the winner of the 2019 edition of the African Insurance Hall of Fame Award. He was selected by the panel of judges from a list of nine contenders who were all seasoned insurance professionals of the African Insurance industry. According to the Chairperson of the […]
Opportunity for insurers to grow and innovate By: Africa Unity For forward-thinking insurers, Africa is up for grabs. Escalating urbanisation, coupled with a rising middle class and a growing younger population makes for an increased need for protection for both life and assets. While the effects of the global financial crisis are still being felt, […]
Lagos 3rd January 2019:Continental Reinsurance Plc has completed the incorporation of a subsidiary office in Douala, Cameroon. This status is a key milestone in its strategy of operating through a network of well-capitalized subsidiaries across Africa. ?SThis development reinforces our commitment to the CIMA region and our valued partners,?? said Dr Oyetunji, Group Managing Director […]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has approved the appointment of Ademola A. Abidogun as the substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guinea Insurance PLC. The approval came in a letter dated November 8, 2019, captioned ?SFinal Approval to Appoint Mr. Ademola A. Abidogun as the Substantive Managing Director/CEO of Guinea Insurance PLC. In a statement by the […]
In 2014, the General Assembly of the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) set up a Trust Fund to contribute to the corporate social responsibility of the Corporation. Accordingly, Africa Re has established Africa Re Foundation for efficient and transparent management of corporate social responsibility in the communities of its stakeholders Africa Re Foundation, which will […]
The Panel of Judges met on the 11th of June 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa on the sidelines of the 46th Conference and Annual General Assembly. For the 2019 edition, two books were received by the Panel from the AIO Secretariat as entries namely: Â Â Â Risk Management And Insurance in Agricultural business ? co-authored by […]
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) announces new appointments at senior management level. Mr. Corneille Karekezi, the Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, while commenting on the appointments said: ?SWe are delighted to have the new directors on board. We look forward to giving them the necessary support to deliver on their job. The […]
Nigeria Insurance Association (NIA) has launched the * 565 * 11 # service accessible from any mobile phone. From the Nigerian Insurance Industry Database (NIID), the code enables policyholders to check the authenticity of their insurance certificates namely motor ones. According to Tope Smart, president of NIA, the objective of this initiative is to combat […]
