Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the launch of the maiden edition of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, a technology-driven innovation programme aimed at engaging young talents in shaping the future of insurance through artificial intelligence and digital solutions.

The Hackathon is targeted exclusively at students in universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Participants are expected to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges spanning the insurance value chain, including customer experience, claims processing, underwriting, distribution, data utilisation, and overall operational efficiency.

Registration for the programme closes on February 16, 2026, while winning teams will be unveiled at the Hackathon Grand Finale scheduled for April. A total prize pool of ₦9 million will be awarded to the top three teams, underscoring the Group’s investment in innovation and youth-led problem solving.

The initiative reinforces Heirs Insurance Group’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, digital skills development, and inclusive innovation. Beyond financial rewards, the programme offers participants exposure to industry experts, mentorship opportunities, and hands-on engagement with real business challenges within the financial services sector.

The Hackathon is being delivered in partnership with Redtech, the digital payment solutions arm of Heirs Holdings. Redtech will provide technical support throughout the programme and participate in reviewing submitted solutions, ensuring that entries are assessed not only on creativity but also on technical feasibility, scalability, and potential real-world impact.

Commenting on the launch, the Chief Digital Officer of Heirs Insurance Group, Peace O. Philips, said the initiative reflects a deliberate effort to position young Africans at the centre of economic transformation. According to her, Africa’s future depends on giving young people the opportunity to apply their ideas, creativity, and technology skills to solving real economic challenges. She noted that the Hackathon provides a platform for the next generation of innovators to engage meaningfully with the insurance industry, develop impactful solutions, and contribute to building a more efficient and inclusive financial system.

Entries for the Hackathon can be submitted via the Heirs Insurance Group website at www.heirsinsurancegroup.com/hackathon/.

Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance arm of Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company with operations across 24 countries and four continents. With a rapidly expanding retail footprint and a strong omnichannel digital presence, the Group comprises Heirs General Insurance Limited, Heirs Life Assurance Limited, and Heirs Insurance Brokers, serving both corporate and individual customers nationwide.

Through its focus on technology and accessibility, Heirs Insurance Group continues to champion financial inclusion and lead Nigeria’s digital insurance transformation, in line with its mission to democratise access to insurance services.