Heirs Life Assurance Appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as Non-Executive Director
The appointment is aimed at deepening financial inclusion as Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains below 1%, the company said.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, Heirs Life Assurance appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director to boost financial inclusion and insurance adoption across Nigeria.
- Despite Nigeria being Africa's largest economy, insurance penetration remains below one percent, prompting management to strengthen public trust and expand financial protection across the nation.
- Eze founded Streams of Joy International Ministry, operating 34 branches across West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and North America, and previously served as a communications specialist for the United Nations Population Fund and World Bank HIV/AIDS programs.
- Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Life Assurance, praised Eze's "exceptional combination of integrity, influence," while Eze stated he is "honoured to join the Board" at a defining industry moment.
- Heirs Insurance Group collectively serves over 3 million people, while parent company Heirs Holdings maintains investments across 24 countries and four continents, positioning the appointment within a pan-African financial inclusion strategy.
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Heirs Life Assurance Appoints Pastor Jerry Eze As Independent Non-Executive Director
Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor 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 Afri…
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