The past year has made a significant impact on how individuals engage with one another across industries. Physical distancing measures have transformed traditionally performed activities, with several companies resorting to remote working for most of their employees. V. Viswanand, Deputy Managing Director, Max Life Insurance, shares in this article how it has affected insurance distribution and reimagines advisers' role to align with the future of life insurance distribution in India.
The General Office of the CBIRC has issued a notice stipulating that with effect from 1 February 2021, qualifying examinations for directors, supervisors and senior management personnel of the insurance industry will be cancelled.
Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama), the UAE's largest Shariah-compliant insurer, has appointed Mr Fahim Al Shehhi as the company's new CEO with effect from 13 January 2021.
AXA Insurance Singapore has appointed Ms Li Choo Kwek-Perroy as Managing Director, Life, effective immediately. She succeeds Sean Goh, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the organisation.
Within Australia's insurance job market, the skills in greatest demand this year include those of brokers with a Tier 1 qualification and at least five years of experience, according to a report by the global recruitment and human resources services firm, Hays.
Mr Jack Jenner has joined Orient Insurance Group as COO, according to an announcement by group president Mr Omer Elamin.
Dah Sing Insurance has appointed Terence Leung as director and CEO with effect from November 2020. He is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of its general insurance business.
Dah Sing Insurance has appointed Terence Leung as Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from November 2020.
Zurich Malaysia has appointed Khoo Ai Lin as the Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZLIMB) effective 4 January 2021.
South Korean insurance companies need to increase the proportion of performance-related pay, such as restricted stock units and stock options, in the annual remuneration of their CEOs, says the Korea Insurance Research Institute (KIRI).