22/10/2025
🌍 IIB × IIZ | Igniting a New Era of Regional Insurance Collaboration! 🚀
The Insurance Institute of Botswana (IIB), in proud partnership with the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ), is thrilled to celebrate the phenomenal success of Winter School Botswana 2025 — a landmark event that has set the stage for a bold new era of cross-border collaboration, innovation, and professional growth in the African insurance industry.
Under the powerful theme:
“Disruption and Opportunity – Equipping the Botswana Insurance Industry for the Future,”
we brought together brilliant minds, passionate professionals, and visionary leaders to explore the future of insurance in Africa.
A huge shout-out to our dynamic speakers who inspired and challenged us with their thought-provoking sessions:
Newton Jazire, IIB President - Keynote Address
Clementine Chinyuku, IIZ President – Insurance in a Digital Age
Patrice Chikuyo – Catastrophe Risk Management
Donald M. Koogotsitse – The Future of Work and Employee Benefits
Patience Marwiro, IIB Vice President – Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Building Personal Brands that Thrive in Turbulence
Angel Setumo – Financial Inclusion and Insurance
Taurai Pambweyi – Cybersecurity and Insurance
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible stakeholders who took the bold step to support this great cause and make it a reality:
P&C Re, BIC, Emeritus Re, FMRE, Phoenix of Botswana, Hollard Insure, Old Mutual, FBC Re, Continental Re, Grand Re, Chartered Insurance Brokers, Sesiro, Mogakolodi Insurance Brokers, and Sunshine Insurance — your commitment to advancing the profession is deeply appreciated!
📚 For those who attended and those who couldn’t, you can revisit the powerful insights and presentations via the Winter School Presentations section on the IIB Resources page: iib.co.bw/winter-school-2025.html
This is just the beginning. Together, we are driving knowledge, growing professionals, and shaping the future of insurance across Africa. Let’s keep the momentum going!
