Insurers leverage mentorship, knowledge sharing to grow future professionals

The nation’s insurance industry is leveraging expertise and experience of its society of fellows through mentorship and knowledge sharing to grow new generation of professionals.

The focus is growing industry professionals who will drive innovation, improve risk management, and ethical culture in the business of insurance.

This was the focus at the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) 2025 Society of Fellows Interactive forum held in Lagos with the theme ‘‘Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Sustaining Professional Excellence’.

Adeyemo Adejumo, chairman, Society of Fellows Committee of the Institute in his welcome address at the forum said the insurance industry is navigating a complex landscape, marked by emerging risks, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations.

He said, “As fellows, we must stay ahead of the curve, leveraging on our expertise to drive innovation, improve risk management, and enhance customer experience.”

By embracing mentorship and knowledge sharing, we are actively developing the next generation of professionals, Adeyemo said.

He said this approach not only preserves institutional wisdom but also fuels innovation and long-term resilience across the industry.

Bunmi Olukoga of Wei8ty Himpact Resources, who was the guest speaker at the forum, said mentorship is the key to unlocking potentials, stating that the goal of mentoring is to empower the mentee to make their own decisions.

Trying to correct the impression about giving out knowledge, Olukoga said, “sharing knowledge is not about giving away power, but, about gaining more”

While encouraging the Society of fellows to rise up to the calling, she said, “Industry leaders can promote a culture of mentorship and knowledge transfer, ultimately driving growth, innovation, and success with their organisations”.

Adeyemo continuing said, “The fellowship of our Institute represents the pinnacle of professional achievement in the insurance industry.”

According to him, fellows must share knowledge, participate actively, and commit to continuous learning, he said, stating that mentorship is not optional; it is our responsibility to guide the next generation of insurance professionals.

We must therefore engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and build relationships that will drive our industry forward, Adejumo said.

Panel discussion at the forum was chaired by Fatai Lawal, past president of the CIIN; Other members are Bola Temowo, CEO, International Loss Adjusters/past president CIIN; Mary Adeyanju, managing director, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance and Saheed Egbeyemi, deputy managing director, Hogg Robinson Nigeria Limited.