The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has elected Mrs. Ezeoma Ezeibe as its new president, making her the third woman to hold the position in the Council’s 63-year history.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the NCRIB announced that Ezeibe will be formally sworn in on October 24, 2025, in Lagos.
Ezeibe, an accomplished insurance lawyer and broker, has served in several leadership roles within the Council, including Vice President and Deputy President.
According to the Council, her “rich knowledge of insurance law, integrity, and strong social capital” are expected to further strengthen NCRIB’s standing as a leading professional body in Nigeria. The statement added that she brings “wide industry acceptance and years of valuable contributions to all arms of the insurance sector.”
Educational Background and Early Career
A native of Abia State, Ezeibe was born a princess and attended Holy Rosary Secondary School, Umuahia, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel College, Emekuku, Owerri, where she obtained her West African School Certificate. She studied law at the former Imo State University (now Abia State University), graduating more than four decades ago.
She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree 39 years ago and completed her Barrister-at-Law (B.L) qualification at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, 38 years ago. Ezeibe later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from the University of Lagos.
Her insurance career began at the Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation (Nigeria Re) in 1987, where she served in the Legal Department during her National Youth Service. She was subsequently retained by the corporation, working under the guidance of Professor Joe Irukwu, SAN, whose mentorship helped shape her early career.
Professional Growth and Achievements
In 1991, Ezeibe joined Liberty Assurance Company Limited as Company Secretary, Legal Adviser, and Head of the Claims Department. The following year, she became the pioneering Company Secretary and Legal Adviser at Industrial & General Insurance Company Limited (IGI).
She later co-founded Crystal Trust Insurance Brokers Limited with her husband and continues to serve as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
Ezeibe holds multiple professional insurance qualifications, including:
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Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (London), earning distinctions in Claims Practice and Strategic Risk Management.
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Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria.
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Fellow of the Council of Registered Insurance Brokers.
Contributions to the Industry
Over her career, Ezeibe has delivered more than 40 pro bono lectures on law, regulation, compliance, and insurance across platforms such as the NCRIB, Insurance Industry Consultative Council, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, College of Insurance & Financial Management, and others.
For the past nine years, she has been an active advocate for the reforms that led to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025. She is also an award-winning lecturer with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, where she has taught Marine Insurance for 14 years.
Within the NCRIB, she has held key leadership roles — Honorary Treasurer (2017–2019), Vice President (2021–2023), and Deputy President (2023–2025).
Her influence extends across major industry bodies, including the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), and Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA).
Continental and Global Impact
On the continental stage, Ezeibe has served as Secretary (2022–2024), Treasurer (2024–2025), and currently Vice Chair of the African Insurance Brokers’ Association (AIBA) — becoming the first female to hold the position.
She was also a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee that established the Africa Insurance Women Association (AIWA) and played a key role in its formalisation, officiating at the installation of its first president, the late Margaret Moore, in May 2023 in Algiers, Algeria.
Internationally, Ezeibe serves on the Insurance Committee of the International Chamber of Shipping, based in London, United Kingdom.
With her extensive experience, dedication, and leadership, Mrs. Ezeibe is poised to steer the NCRIB into a new era of professional excellence and industry collaboration.
