Heirs Insurance sponsors inaugural women’s conference

Heirs Insurance Group will headline the inaugural International Conference for Women in Insurance as its lead sponsor.

A statement from the group on Thursday revealed that the lead sponsorship was part of its commitment to fostering gender inclusion in the insurance industry.

The International Conference for Women in Insurance, organised by the Africa Insurance Women Association, will bring together female executives in the insurance sector across Africa in Lagos from November 2-6, 2024.

The event will feature a keynote address by the Chairperson of Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr Awele Elumelu.

Heirs Insurance Brokers is a member of Heirs Insurance Group.

According to the firm, Elumelu, a stakeholder in healthcare and insurance, is expected to share insights on the challenges women face, the immense opportunities available for female professionals in the sector, and the critical role they play in driving access to insurance.

Speaking on the sponsorship, the Chief Marketing Officer of Heirs Insurance Group, Ifesinachi Okpagu, stated, “At Heirs Insurance Group, inclusion has always been one of our pillars. We are driving inclusive insurance, ensuring not just access to financial security but empowerment, regardless of gender or economic standing.

“We commend the African Insurance Women Association for this initiative. We need more opportunities such as this to change the narrative and we look forward to the important dialogues at the conference.”

Heirs Insurance Group recently released its three-year impact documentary, capturing its transformative journey since its launch to the public.

The story also showcased the men and women behind the group, employees whose invaluable commitment has contributed to the group’s success.

Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, the leading pan-African investment company, with investments across 24 countries and four continents, founded and led by Tony Elumelu.