Just five years ago, we launched Heirs Insurance.
But this story began much earlier.
Eight years obtaining our licences. Eight years of believing in a vision, yet to materialise. Eight years navigating uncertainty, staying committed, and refusing to give up on what we knew was possible.
We secured approval – in principle – and were asked to build the team, before receiving final approval. We did exactly that. We invested in people, prepared for the future, and remained steadfast in our conviction that we could build an insurance business, that would redefine customer experience, expand financial inclusion, and create lasting value.
Then, in 2020, we were authorised – for Heirs Life and Heirs General Insurance and the journey has since continued.
In five years, Heirs Insurance has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading insurance groups, serving nearly 2 million people, pioneering digital innovation, expanding access, and helping more Nigerians protect what matters most.
What gives me the greatest satisfaction is the impact. We continue to invest in people, communities, and the future we want to see.
Being recognised among the Financial Times’ Fastest-Growing Companies in Africa this year is an important milestone, a reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and passion of our people.
More importantly, it is a reminder that resilience matters. The eight-year journey to obtaining our licences taught us that institutions are not built overnight. They are built through patience, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in what is possible.
Heirs Insurance is proof that when conviction is matched with execution, African businesses can create both economic prosperity and social value.
I congratulate the Board, the leadership team led by Niyi Onifade (Heirs Life Assurance) and Wole Fayemi (Heirs General Insurance) and every member of the Heirs Insurance Group. Thank you for believing, for persevering, and for building.
This anniversary is not just a celebration of five years. It is a celebration of execution, delivered.
The journey continues!
