Heirs Life Assurance, the life insurance arm of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board.
The appointment took effect on Monday, August 10, 2026, according to a statement issued by the company’s management and made available to journalists on Monday.
The insurer said the decision was aimed at supporting efforts to broaden financial inclusion and increase insurance adoption across Nigeria.
According to the statement, 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.”
The company noted that insurance penetration in Nigeria remains below one per cent despite the country being Africa’s largest economy, adding that improving public confidence in insurance remains critical.
