The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Ghana Insurance College (GIC) to establish demonstrative campus centres at the University of Ghana.
This initiative, aimed at integrating technology into insurance training, was unveiled by the acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr. Abiba Zakariah, at the 18th Graduation Ceremony of the Ghana Insurance College in Accra.
The partnership between the NIC and GIC is designed to equip future insurance professionals with practical, tech-based knowledge in product design and market application. According to Dr. Zakariah, the demonstrative centres will serve as hubs for hands-on learning, where students can simulate real-world insurance scenarios and develop products that respond to the changing needs of the market.
“This collaboration is not just about training; it’s about transformation. It’s about giving students the tools to innovate in a digital world and prepare for the insurance industry of the future,” Dr. Zakariah emphasized during her keynote address.
With the growing importance of technology in every aspect of financial services, the insurance industry is no exception. The demonstrative centres will expose students to digital tools and platforms that are revolutionizing underwriting, claims processing, customer service, and policy management.
A Call to Ethical and Innovative Leadership
While celebrating the academic achievements of the graduates, Dr. Zakariah reminded the Class of 2025 that their real test begins as they step into the professional world. She urged the new graduates to lead with integrity, uphold ethical standards, and continually adapt to emerging trends in the sector.
“You have maintained your dreams, your diligence, your faithfulness, and your integrity. Today, you sit here, a dream fulfilled and proud of yourself,” she said, inspiring confidence in the graduates while also cautioning them that excellence must be sustained through continuous effort and ethical leadership.
Quoting poet Maya Angelou, she added, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.”
In her speech, Dr. Zakariah paid tribute to Kwesi Essel Koomson, widely known as KEK, who is considered the pioneer of Ghana’s brokerage industry. She described him as a symbol of vision, discipline, and persistence—qualities that she encouraged the graduates to emulate.
“The brokerage industry of Ghana was birthed by this man, and his vision, discipline, and persistence tell you the qualities needed to become a leader.”
Dr. Zakariah
By spotlighting such exemplary figures, Dr. Zakariah underscored the value of hard work and tenacity in shaping the industry and establishing a legacy.
A Milestone for Insurance Education in Ghana
The 18th Graduation Ceremony of the Ghana Insurance College marked another milestone in the College’s mission to raise the bar in insurance education. Established in 2006, the College is mandated to enhance governance and professionalism in Ghana’s insurance sector through structured training and certification.
Graduates received Diplomas in Applied Insurance Studies, Advanced Diplomas in Insurance, and Certificates in Insurance, having successfully completed the rigorous academic programme for the 2024/2025 academic year. The College has, since its inception, trained thousands of professionals, many of whom now play key roles in Ghana’s growing insurance ecosystem.
Beyond academic instruction, the Ghana Insurance College works closely with the Insurance Institute of Ghana and is actively working toward becoming fully autonomous in the certification of insurance professionals.
Dr. Zakariah’s remarks also reflected a broader vision for the insurance industry in Ghana—one that is agile, technology-driven, and guided by sound ethical principles. As the landscape continues to evolve with digital disruption, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, there is a growing need for industry players to align with global trends while addressing local challenges.
“Our role as regulators and educators is to ensure that you are not left behind,” she told the graduates. “We must all embrace technology not as an option, but as a necessity.”
With initiatives like the campus demonstrative centres, the NIC and GIC are laying the foundation for a future-ready workforce—equipped not only with theoretical knowledge but also with the digital skills and ethical grounding needed to lead the next chapter of Ghana’s insurance industry.
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