The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) to propagate the gospel of compulsory insurances, as well as boost the insurance penetration level in the country.
President of CIIN, Sir (Dr) Muftau Oyegungle, made this pledge when the council of NCRIB paid a courtesy visit to the Institute in Lagos recently.
Speaking earlier, the President of NCRIB, Mr. Rotimi Edu, explained that the reason for the visit was to pay homage and seek the support of the Institute in driving his thrust of office which includes; to promote compliance with compulsory insurances; elevate the quality of professionalism in insurance broking, boost insurance adoption, amongst others.
Edu also congratulated the CIIN boss on his recent Doctorate Degree in Insurance, and commended the leadership role of CIIN in the industry especially; on the establishment of the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM).
He emphasised that partnering with the Institute will greatly help accelerate insurance awareness through improved education, sensitisation programmes and trainings across the country.
Responding, Oyegunle congratulated Edu as the 21st President of NCRIB and expressed optimism in his capacity to deliver effectively.
He said “I thank the NCRIB Council for this visit, we are happy to host you and you can be rest assured on our support and partnership to grow the industry. The position insurance brokers occupy in the industry is very vital and needed for the growth of the sector”.
