Pastor Jerry Eze. Photo: Heirs Life Assurance
Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Pastor Jerry Eze, the Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective Monday, August 10, 2026.
The appointment, according to a statement dated August 10, 2026, by the company’s management and made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, “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.”
The statement added, “Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains below one per cent – 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.
