One of the insurance companies in the country, Britam has donated Mk3 million towards the Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) 2021 annual conference.

The conference which will run for three days from October 28 to 30 will be held at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi.

Speaking after presenting the donation on Thursday Britam’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Grant Mwenechanya said the company appreciate the role being played by IIM hence the donation.

“Insurance Institute of Malawi is an arm of the Insurance Association of Malawi so when we were told that they are organizing this conference at the Lake we felt that it is important that we should come in and sponsor them. Our expectations are high that members will discuss issues that will uplift operations of the industry in view of Covid-19 effects,” he said.

Mwenenyanya then assured IIM that Britam will continue supporting IIM.

On his part IIM President Masauko Malaicha hailed Britam for the timely donation and he urged other partners to fulfill their pledges.

“Almost 30 companies, which are members of the institute have been kind enough towards the event financially for the event to take place,” said Malaitcha.

The 2021 Insurance Institute of Malawi conference will be held under the theme “Adapt bodily in the discomfort of global change.”