President John Mahama has named Dr. Abiba Zakariah as the acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC). The seasoned insurer will oversee Ghana’s insurance regulatory framework.
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Dr. Zakariah officially assumed office on Monday, February 17, 2025, following her appointment last week.
She succeeds Michael Andoh, who had been serving in an acting capacity since April 2023
About Dr. Abiba Zakariah
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Dr. Zakariah has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
She is also the founder and Managing Director of managing consulting firm, Strategist Consortium.
She resigned as Group Chief Operating Officer of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation in 2024. WAICA is owned by members of the West African Insurance Companies Association, with locations all over the world.
Dr. Zakariah is a Chartered Insurer and a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of United Kingdom and the Institute of Risk Management Professionals of Ghana
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She holds a BSc Hons. Degree, and an MBA from the University of Ghana, Legon.
She earned her PhD in Management Studies from the Swiss Management Centre.
Dr. Zakaria started her carrier at SIC, then State Insurance Corporation.
Challenges and focus
For some industry watchers, Dr. Zakariah’s immediate challenge is to deal with the insurance penetration challenge. She is expected to push for some fresh policy measures and offer incentives to insurance companies to deal with the challenges.
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Some market players in recent times have been pushing for another review in the minimum capital requirement for insurance companies.
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