On the 11th June 2018 the 4th annual Insurance Conference under the theme ” Harnessing the potential of insurance towards business growth and inclusivity” was officially launched by the Secretary to the Treasury, Mr. Fredson Yamba, on behalf of the Minister of Finance. The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) registrar Mr. Martin Libinga also addressed the delegates at the official opening.
The Deputy Governor of Operations at the Bank of Zambia, Dr. Bwalya Ngandu gave a presentation on the economic outlook for the nation. The IAZ President Mr. Paul Nkhoma during his speech emphasized that stakeholders need each other in order to make progress. He also encouraged insurers to make use of opportunities for co-insurance and exhausting local capacity before thinking of externalizing cover. The IAZ Executive Director, Mr. Nkaka Mwashika highlighted the importance of Insurance providers working together to improve the reputation of the industry and to find solutions to the common challenges faced.