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Mr. Rotimi Olukorede,
ACCIIN, ACIB, 10th Chairman of the Lagos Area Committee (NCRIB) at his
investiture ceremony recently.
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Managing Director of
Floodgate Insurance Brokers Limited, Mr. Rotimi Olukorede has been sworn in as
the 10th Chairman of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers
(Lagos Area Committee) at an investiture ceremony held recently. He assumed
that position after serving in the capacity of Vice-Chairman prior now.
Speaking in the capacity of
the Father of the day for the event, Bishop Mike Okonkwo MFR, Presiding Bishop,
TREM urged insurance brokers to engage in more advocacy programmes to make more
Nigerians actively engage in insurance. He further noted that many losses
should have been mitigated if insured, adding that insurance brokers cannot
continue to assume that everyone understands the benefits of insurance.
Okonkwo therefore urged
insurance brokers to educate people thereby repositioning themselves to be
leaders instead. He said insurance is fruitful and its roles cannot be
overemphasised, as it helps promote trade and commerce.
He also noted that change is
the only constant thing in life and the only way to stay relevant is to change
the way things are done.
“The time to be proactive is
now and one of the gains of leadership is being proactive. Leaders are several
steps ahead. I challenge everyone to lead with vision and purpose,” Okonkwo
said.
Bukola Ifemade, outgoing
chairman, NCRIB-LAC said the day was a day of joy and accomplishment having
completed her two-year tenure as chairman. She appreciated everyone who made
her tenure a success.
According to Ifemade,
leadership comes with a price and appreciates the support of the president of
NCRIB and members of NCRIB-LAC who have worked with her and enhanced the growth
of the chapter.
“It takes one person to lead
but success is based on collective teamwork.” She said under her leadership as
Chairman, NCRIB-LAC they were able to conduct mentorship series, conducted
annual lectures and awards as well as contributed in conducting programmes to
empower members of NCRIB-LAC
Also speaking at the event
Dr. (Mrs) Bola Onigbogi, President, NCRIB said the Lagos Area Committee is one
of the areas who are trusted in delivering value and give the national body
huge support.
Onigbogi noted that the profession
has not received the expected respect it deserves from institutions despite the
roles the council plays in the nation’s economy.
“Insurance brokers play a
huge role in the insurance value chain. The need to change the narrative has
continued to yield positive results.”
She explained that the
efforts to change the narrative have continued to yield positive results,
adding that the retreat with members of Reps on Insurance in Abuja was used to
bridge the communication gap between the Council and the National assembly.
The event tagged “Towards
Full Digitalization and Automation of Insurance Broking’ had Mr. Akin Banuso,
Country Manager of the world leading and tech-giant, Microsoft Nigeria as a
Guest Speaker. Ably represented by Mr. Wale Adeyemi of Wragby Business
Solutions Ltd.
In his virtual presentation
advised Brokers to embrace technology to enhance their operations and insurance
penetration in Nigeria. He introduced the iBroka and shed more light on the
All-in-One Solutions that can be accessed from a single platform based on
Brokers’ subscription level.
The Application according to
Mr. Adeyemi is to assist Insurance Brokers deliver efficient and quality
service at optimal cost.
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