By Dr William Thomas, Director, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, South-East Asia The Covid pandemic has disrupted many industries, and the insurance sector is no exception. 2020’s global economic downturn dampened insurance sales and renewals in…
Women as Leaders – What Sets Them Apart
By Nor Izmawati Mostapar, Vice President of e-Learning & Corporate Communications at MII To honour the many achievements of women through history, one does not have to look far to see the influence women have…
Leading The Frontliners in Consumer Protection Ombudsman for…
Ms Marina Baharuddin was appointed the CEO of the Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS), an independent body set up to resolve disputes between consumers and the financial service providers on 1st January 2020. Prior…
In Overcoming Adversities Aruno Rajaratnam Chairman of AETNA…
With her pioneering role and four decades in the industry, Ms Aruno Rajaratnam is being saluted for her ongoing contributions and thought leadership, putting Asia on the insurance world map. Her role in training…
An Opportunity For Industry Reflection – ANZIIF CEO…
ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford, who has notched up over 30 years in the financial services, says she has always been a feminist. If Prue Willsford was asked to write a job specification for the perfect…
When Necessity Outweighs Risk, A Look Into Risk…
By Nor Izmawati Mostapar, Vice President of e-Learning & Corporate Communications at MII Digital transformation is changing traditional business risk. Back in the day, IT’s definition of “risk” used to be only about security -…
Digital Transformation Through Risk-Taking and Workforce Transformation
By Nor Izmawati Mostapar, Vice President of e-Learning & Corporate Communication Changes in the industry is greatly attributed by the changing consumer demographics and consumer preferences coupled with technological advancements. This has inevitably shifted traditional…
Back To The Future: Insurance In A Digital…
By Robert Kooij, Digital General Manager, Insurance, Asia, DXC Technology The nature of risk in the insurance industry is rapidly evolving. From environmental risk to cyber threats to new types of risk driven by technology…
Professionalism in the Workplace – What does it…
By Nor Izmawati Mostapar, Vice President of Corporate Communications & e-Learning at MII The exact and correct meaning of professionalism is often unclear and misunderstood. The application of the concept varies in different organizations. Professionalism…