Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026.

The appointment reinforces Heirs Life Assurance’s commitment to expanding financial inclusion and accelerating insurance adoption by strengthening public trust, consumer education, and long-term financial resilience across Nigeria.

Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains below one per cent, which is among the lowest globally, highlighting the need to expand financial protection and build greater public trust in insurance.

As Heirs Life continues to pursue its mission of making insurance accessible to every Nigerian, Eze’s appointment brings a unique perspective on community engagement, value-based leadership, and broad societal impact.

Speaking about the appointment, the Chairman, Heirs Life Assurance, Tony Elumelu, said:

“Pastor Jerry brings an exceptional combination of integrity, influence, and a deep understanding of people and communities. As we continue our mission to democratise access to insurance, his insight will help strengthen consumer trust, deepen financial inclusion, and reinforce our commitment to protecting the financial future of millions of
Nigerians. We are delighted to welcome him to the Board of Heirs Life Assurance and the broader family of Heirs Insurance Group.”