Insurers look at sector beyond limit at 2018 Professionals Forum

All is set for the largest gathering of Insurance Professionals as the city of Abeokuta gets set to play host the 2018 Insurance Professional’s Forum, an event organized by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN. The forum, scheduled for Wednesday 19th to Saturday, September 22nd will involve deliberations anchored around a robust theme, “The Insurance Industry: Beyond Limits.

In an outline released by the organizing committee, the theme aptly captures the prevalent issues in the Nigeria and global insurance Industry. At this year’s forum seasoned professionals will be doing justice to topics which include ‘Market Development and Expectations from Insurance Stakeholders; The Insurance Industry Vision, Barriers and Innovation for Resurgence; Insurance Industry code of ethics – A review and The Role of Ethics in Professional Development. Special focus will also be given to work life balance and workforce mental health in an event which offers immense opportunities for robust deliberations on the issues pertinent to the growth and development of the Insurance Industry, the profession and practice.

Eddie Efekoha, president of CIIN has enjoined Insurance professionals to see the Forum as a unique opportunity for continuous professional education and personal growth.

Efekoha opined that attending the Forum should be instinctive action for all professionals. He charged professionals to attend in their multitude in order to ensure that this year’s edition, the 27th edition witnesses a record attendance.

Richard Borokini, director general of the Institute lent his voice to the call for maximum attendance, stating that thorough planning had been put into this year’s event to provide a worthwhile experience for participants.

Social side attractions at the forum will include a tour of the Olumo Rock and the famous Adire market in addition to the Professional Insurance Ladies Association celebration. There will also be sporting activities such as a Golf tournament, Table Tennis, Dart games, amongst others