Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) has appointed Ibrahim Puri and Sonny Iroche as independent non-executive directors.

A statement by the company noted that they were appointed to oversee its non-life insurance business, Heirs General.

Ibrahim Puri is an accomplished financial services leader, with over 30 years of experience in banking, fintech and FMCG industries.

He was group executive director at the United Bank for Africa and serves on the board of RedTech and Nigeria Breweries. Puri brings a deep understanding of the African financial industry and the ability to navigate complex market dynamics.

Also, Iroche has over four decades of experience in finance, investment promotion and economic advisory.

He serves as the executive chairman of Strategic Alliance Promotion Company and has held leadership positions at the Transmission Company of Nigeria and United Capital Plc.

He also serves as a special advisor to the Board of Governors of the African Leadership Institute (AFLI).