THE Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance Company Limited, a member of the First Sky Group, Mrs Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has been adjudged Insurance Personality for 2025 and Insurance Professional of the Year 2024 at two separate prestigious insurance industry events.
She was the recipient of the topmost award at the 5th Chartered Institute of Insurance Ghana (CIIG) Excellence Awards held as the Insurance Professional of the Year 2024 and also received similar honour at the 8th Ghana Insurance Awards (GIA) as the Insurance Personality of the Year 2025 held in Accra.
The awards are distinguished industry platforms that bring together the crème de la crème of the insurance industry to celebrate and reward excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements.
The Insurance Personality of the Year 2025 and Insurance Professional of the Year 2024 at both esteemed industry events was in recognition of Mrs Boampong exceptional performance in the insurance industry manifested in the consistent delivery of high-quality work, anchored on a religious commitment to paying attention to detail, precision, and proficiency in policy development and execution, unwavering proclivity for excellence.
Her contribution to the industry has been demonstrated in the application of her technical expertise and leadership competences to provide valuable guidance from her experiences as Chair and active member of several industry technical committees set up to fashion and implement various policy interventions for accelerated economic development and expansion of the insurance industry proving her instrumentality and immense presence in the industry.
As a member of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) Board, she actively championed the removal of VAT on non-life Insurance which eventually resulted in the exclusion of Motor Insurance from VAT.
Commenting on her milestone, Mrs Boampong expressed her delight noting that “the recognition does not only reflect a personal testament to outstanding leadership but represents a collective proof of Serene Insurance growing influence and presence in the competitive Ghanaian insurance landscape driven by excellent management, vision and unrelenting quest for distinction.’’
She attributed the milestone to the extraordinary hardwork, enduring dedication, selflessness and professionalism from staff and management anchored on exceptional visionary leadership from the Board, which have contributed to the robust growth Serene Insurance enjoys.
“Serene Insurance remains committed to its promise to provide nothing less than the cutting-edge customer and product service delivery to its clientele across the nation as it strives to consolidate its continuing, fulfilling business relationship with all stakeholders,” she re-assured.
Board Chairman of Serene Insurance Company Limited, Mr Charles Edem Gidi, expressed his joy at the momentous recognition and observed it signalled Serene Insurance’s enduring commitment to deepening access and penetration while promoting inclusivity guided by tested governance and policy direction to uphold the interests of clients.
Executive Chairman of First Sky Group, Eric Kutortse, applauded the dedication and hardwork of the board, management and staff to living up to the brand of the company as the New Face of Insurance as Serene Insurance’s growth path and laurels are unprecedented in the history of new entrants in the insurance ecosystem.
BY TIMES REPORTER