Founded on 27 August, 1911, the Insurance Institute of Gauteng (IIG) recently celebrated 113 years of creating a platform that allows insurance professionals to Connect, Engage and Grow. Through the generosity of sponsors, the strong foundations of our predecessors, rich in history, and the support of the industry at large, the IIG has grown to having +17,000 members in Gauteng and serving many other professionals around the country and the globe. All these amazing people make the IIG’s footprint to be the largest local institutes on the global platform in terms of membership. All these are served by the IIG through its 4 key strategic pillars below:
One of the most amazing developments in the institute is its interaction beyond Gauteng. Insurance is an all-encompassing industry, and a truly limitless one in terms of geographical boundaries and reach. We consider ourselves fortunate to do what we do and the impact it brings.
The IIG each year carries out its mandate through a group of volunteers, led by the President, with the support of Exco, Portfolio Heads, and the full awesome council team! The Office sits at the centre of it all with two full-time employees to run the administrative work. The full team for the year is below:
Every year the IIG has a different theme, and for 2024 I was attracted to #LinkUp. Borrowing from M Jannae, it is about LinkingUp people with people, people with ideas and people with opportunities to become the best versions of themselves. It also speaks to Linking up Gauteng to the rest of the country, South Africa to the continent and the rest of the globe. It is about linking up ourselves to the things we value, love and believe in. This year at the Inaugural dinner I shared that the IIG’s goal is to attract new talent, grow it through its 4 quadrants throughout their career.
Whilst programmes are geared towards each quadrant separately, we have opportunities throughout the year for them to interact and learn. This angle also allows participation of other stakeholders outside of the industry, which has grown significantly over the years.
Some of these most notable initiatives are:
• Dinners (Inaugural and Annual)
• International Trip (All Roads Lead to London in September 2024)
• Insights Sessions (Educational webinars and seminars)
• Informer (newsletter)
• Women’s Day Celebration with GWII (Celebrated in August)
• Golf Days (Presidential, Night and Exclusive Golf)
• Sports and fun days for engagement (soccer, netball, paddle)
Being part of the IIG allows professionals to not only grow from being a starter in the industry but is it right through the latter parts of their career as it evolves. What sits in-between the two phases (quadrants), is a lot of growth and development, and the IIG is honored to be part of this journey for many.
We are excited about the IIG’s journey so far, but even more excited about its future. Through participation of members and partnerships, what we can achieve together is great. To learn more about the IIG and partner with us, please get in touch with the office on info@iig.co.za.
Let’s LinkUp, and continue to Connect, Engage, & Grow!
Article written by Bukhosi Khumalo | Insurance Institute of Gauteng – President
