The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has appointed Ms Pauline Teoh, CEO of Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia as its new President, and re-elected Ms Vibha Coburn, CEO of Manulife Insurance, as Vice President, at its 52nd Annual General Meeting held on 31 March 2026.
Ms Teoh is a seasoned insurance leader with over 25 years of experience across the APAC region, she is recognised for her expertise in business growth, digital transformation, partnerships, sales and distribution, financial risk management, mergers and acquisitions, as well as initial public offerings.
She holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Actuarial Science and Economics from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.
Ms Coburn brings over 30 years of experience in banking, insurance, and management consulting across Asia, Europe and Australia, with expertise in strategy, business management, digital transformation, sales, marketing and wealth management.
At the meeting, LIAM also welcomed a new management committee member, Mr Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, CEO of AmMetLife Insurance, for the term 2026/2027.
LIAM is further supported by six other committee members:
- Mr Heng Zee Wang, CEO of AIA
- Ms Leong Su Yern, CEO of Etiqa Life Insurance
- Dato Koh Yaw Hui, CEO of Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia)
- Ms Loh Guat Lan, CEO of Hong Leong Assurance
- Mr Patrick Cheah, CEO of Malaysian Life Reinsurance Group
- Mr Kelvin Ang, CEO of Prudential Assurance Malaysia