Singapore, 17 October 2019 – Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd. (TMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior executives – Gilbert Pak and Michael Kuek as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief & Appointed Actuary respectively, to strengthen its strategic focus in Product Development and Strategy. 

As Chief Marketing Officer, Gilbert Pak will be responsible for leading the marketing and product strategy at TMLS.  Under Gilbert’s leadership, TMLS’ product development bench strength will be enhanced, bringing a comprehensive suite of market competitive and customer centric solutions to meet our customers’ financial planning, wealth protection and creation needs.  Prior to joining TMLS, Gilbert most recently held the position of Regional Head of Product Management at Allianz Asia Pacific for eight years. He brings with him over 27 years of marketing, product development, actuarial and financial management experience across Asia. 

Michael Kuek in his appointment as Chief & Appointed Actuary will oversee Actuarial Valuation & Pricing.  Together with his team, Michael will continue to ensure the sound and prudent management of TMLS as a reliable and trusted insurer.  With close to 24 years of experience within the insurance industry, Michael’s immediate past positions held were as Chief Actuary, China Life Insurance Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Great Eastern Life Indonesia. Besides possessing the Actuary Fellowship qualification, he is also a Certified Enterprise Risk Analyst. 

 “With their vast experience and sound business knowledge, both hires are assets to TMLS. Holding leadership responsibilities with key areas of focus in product strategy, they will put TMLS on a stronger path for future growth” said Christopher Teo, Chief Executive Officer.

About Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd. is part of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. which has 140 years of history. As at March 2019, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. has a market capitalisation of close to JPY3,807 billion and total assets of around JPY22,531 billion. With its presence spreading over 45 countries, Tokio Marine is indisputably one of the largest insurance groups in the world.

Our reputation in Singapore as a leading life insurer has been gained through our strong historical investment returns, disciplined underwriting and careful expense management.

We are committed to bring meaningful product solutions to meet customers’ individual and corporate insurance needs.

Driven by Customer-centricity, Integrity and Excellence as our core values, we endeavour to be a trusted partner in wealth and protection.