Insurance Companies Urged to Show Empathy Towards Accident Victims

At the inaugural zonal meeting of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme in Conakry, Guinea, Mr. Henry Bukari, Chairman of the Council of Bureaux, called on insurance practitioners to expedite the compensation process for motor accident victims under the scheme. He stressed the importance of demonstrating empathy towards victims, particularly those from other ECOWAS countries.

The ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme aims to facilitate the free movement of people and goods within the ECOWAS region by ensuring swift and fair resolution of cross-border claims.

Mr. Bukari highlighted the importance of revising technical texts related to the scheme, particularly those influenced by the CIMA Code, to improve the settlement process for cross-border claims. He urged insurance practitioners to not only expedite compensation payments but also to show empathy towards victims from other ECOWAS countries.

The meeting served as a platform for participants from various ECOWAS countries to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore new opportunities for cooperation. The discussions focused on overcoming barriers to free movement and promoting sustainable development across West Africa.

Mrs. Souadou Baldé, Second Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea, contributed by sharing positive experiences and making relevant recommendations to achieve the scheme's objectives.

A significant topic of discussion was whether to include concubinage relationships in the compensation criteria for accident victims who die in cross-border incidents. This reflects the scheme's ongoing efforts to address diverse social contexts and ensure fair treatment for all affected individuals.

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