Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) has appointed Ibrahim Puri and Sonny Iroche as Independent Non-Executive Directors of its non-life insurance arm, Heirs General.
Puri brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector, having held key positions in banking, fintech, and the FMCG industries. He previously served as Group Executive Director at United Bank for Africa and held directorial roles at RedTech and Nigerian Breweries.
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Iroche, with over four decades of experience in finance, investment promotion, and economic advisory, currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Strategic Alliance Promotion Company. His past leadership roles include positions at the Transmission Company of Nigeria and United Capital Plc. He also acts as a special advisor to the Board of Governors of the African Leadership Institute (AFLI).
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Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, “Their exceptional leadership and track record of success will further assist in executing our vision of being Nigeria’s foremost, trusted, and innovative insurance provider.”