The Insurers Association of Zambia (IAZ) is a member organisation for all licensed insurers and re- insurers companies in the country. Objectives of IAZ: (a) protect, promote and advance the common interests of Members, including the taking of any necessary measures whenever the business of a Member is, or is likely to be, affected by an action or proposed action of any authority, organisation, body or person; (b)promote professionalism in the conduct of insurance business by the Members; (c) promote agreement and co-operation among the Members on matters of mutual interest; (d) provide resolution mechanisms for any disputes among Members; (e) act as a consultant to the Government of the Republic of Zambia in matters related to insurance; (f) consult, co-operate with, or be affiliated to, other associations or similar bodies within and outside Zambia with regards to matters of mutual interest; (g) promote knowledge and a clearer understanding of insurance; (h) gather and collate data, information and market-wide statistics from Members, for the purpose of determining market trends and satisfying any other requirements set by the Board from time to time; (i) manage the assets and funds realized from contributions by Members and out of investments made for the benefit of the Members; and (j) do all such things connected with, or incidental to the objects of the Association.