NIGERIAN INSURERS ASSOCIATION (NIA)

NIGERIAN INSURERS ASSOCIATION (NIA)

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) was established in 1971 as an umbrella organisation for all insurance companies in Nigeria, the NIA promotes and upholds the universally accepted standards of business ethics and professional integrity among its members, using modern technology in maintaining and disseminating information globally.

The goal of the Association is to protect and advance the common interests of Insurers in Nigeria by creating and sustaining a positive image for the Insurance industry and contributing to legislation, and decisions made by the Government and other public Authorities in the best interest of the industry in particular and the national economy in general.

MISSION:

Protecting and advancing the common interests of Insurers in Nigeria by creating and sustaining a positive image for the insurance industry and contributing to legislation, and decisions made by the Government and other public Authorities in the best interest of the industry in particular and the national economy in general.

OBJECTIVES:

1.    To protect, promote and advance the common interest of Insurers in Nigeria.

2.    To advise members on any action or proposed action by Government or any other Authority in connection with any legislation or policy.

3.    To advise or consult with the Government regarding any act or thing done or being contemplated by it or its Agencies or other statutory bodies with regard to any matter relating to Insurance business.

4.    To guide and assist members in complying with any statute, regulation, order and Government directive relating generally to the business of Insurance.

5.    To create better understanding of Insurance by all sections of the community including the furtherance of knowledge and research on Insurance and related matters.

6.    To collect, collate and disseminate statistical, economic and other information relating to Insurance.

7.    To maintain constant dialogue with other trade Associations in the Insurance industry with a view to fostering good relationships between them, the NIA as well as the insuring public.

8.    To confer, consult, maintain, contact and co-operate with any individuals, associations, societies, institutions or bodies within or outside Nigeria having objects similar to those of the Association.

9.    To promote personal and friendly relationship among members of the Association; holding conferences and meetings for the discussion of technical and professional matters, relevant to Insurance.

 

Source: NIA website